EA Sports recently shared the top 10 Linebackers from based on their overall ratings. has rankings for all positions, including the three kinds of Linebackers, making distinctions between Middle Linebackers, and Right Outside and Left Outside Linebackers. While all Linebackers share some commonalities, there are unique aspects when comparing Outside Linebackers to Middle Linebackers.
Middle Linebackers usually fill a similar role on defense as the quarterback does on offense, though 's highest-rated quarterbacks tend to get more fanfare. They receive play calls from the sidelines and are responsible for relaying information to their team. Middle Linebackers are also very versatile players who are asked to do everything from pass coverage to blitzing on top of their play-calling responsibilities. MLBs typically put up the highest numbers of tackles on their teams, meaning a strong Middle Linebacker is a big part of any team’s defense.
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Player
Team
Overall
Fred Warner
San Francisco 49ers
97
Roquan Smith
Baltimore Ravens
95
Demario Davis
New Orleans Saints
92
C.J. Mosley
New York Jets
90
Lavonte David
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
90
Foyesade Oluokun
Jacksonville Jaguars
89
Bobby Wagner
Washington Commanders
87
Bobby Okereke
New York Giants
86
Patrick Queen
Pittsburgh Steelers
85
Nick Bolton
Kansas City Chiefs
84
’s top Middle Linebacker spot goes to Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers, per the EA website. Warner earned his spot on top by putting up a huge number of tackles, not just last year, but throughout his six years in the NFL. A large percentage of his tackles each year are also solo tackles, which combined with his four interceptions from last year are a good indication of his strong ability to read plays.
The Baltimore Ravens’ Roquan Smith is a close second to Warner. Last year, he
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