2013 NFL Draft | Inside Linebacker Rankings

2013 NFL Draft top 5 Inside Linebackers

By Tyler Lurkins

1. Manti Te’o, Notre Dame-Complete LB.  Could easily play any LB  position in the NFL.  Heralded leader and captain.  Expert at reading offenses.  Rarely found out of position.  Comparison:  London Fletcher
2. Andrew Jackson, W. Kentucky-  Comparison:  Patrick Willis-Big framed enforcer in the middle.  Physical specimen with a nasty streak.  Will over pursue a play.  Sacrifices safe play for highlight reel hit.
3. Shayne Skov, Stanford-Natural movement up and down the line.  Finds the gaps well.  For an ILB, is a terrific pass rusher.  Very fundamental and cerebral.  Needs to improve on plugging the holes and securing the run.  Comparison:  Curtis Lofton
4.  Michael Mauti,  Penn St.-Gifted playmaker with athletic capability.  Sideline to sideline speed and a sure tackler.  May be better suited for the SAM position or a 34 ILB.  Needs to gain strength and weight.  Comparison:  Derrick Johnson
5. A. J. Klein, Iowa St., Iowa St.- NFL ready frame and strength.  May have the best coverage skills of any ILB in the draft.  Average capability, but plays to the whistle.   Comparison:  Sean Lee

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