NFL Draft Rankings: Defensive backs and Linebackers

Linebackers
1. Xavier Adibi: [Virginia Tech] 99 tackles, 13 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT
Solid all-around LB. Needs to work on his strength and tackling in big situations (See LSU game this year)

2. Dan Conner: [Penn State] 136 tackles, 17 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 INT
Another star out of Linebacker U, should be a good fit for a team needing a run-stopper

3. Jordan Dizon: [Colorado] 149 tackles, 11 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 INT
Another run-stopper, with decent speed to the outside. One of the best LBs in the country in coverage

4. Keith Rivers [USC] 56 tackles, 3 rec fumbles, 1 INT
Another in the recent line of talent going to the NFL out of Southern Cal.

5. Ali Highsmith [LSU] 86 tackles, 10 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF
One of my favorite LBs in the country. above average speed, good in coverage, needs to improve tackling one-on-one

Defensive backs
1. Antoine Cason [Arizona] 69 tackles, 11 passes defended, 2 FF, 5 INT, 2 TD
The best defensive player in the country this year. Unbelievable versatility

2. Aqib Talib: [Kansas] 61 tackles, 13 passes defended, 4 INT, 1 TD
My personal favorite. Very versatile as a CB

3. Malcolm Jenkins: [Ohio State] 44 tackles, 3 passes defended, 3 INT, 1 TD
Defensive back that is prepared the most for the NFL now. Needs to work on tackling, and build up size

4. Eric Wicks [West Virginia] 40 tackles, 4 passes defended, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 3 INT
Underrated cornerback/safety. Has size to help the rush defense and drop back into coverage

5. DeJuan Tribble [Boston College] 33 tackles, 8 passes defensed, 1 FF, 4 INT
May not have the size to play in the NFL. But neither did Bob Sanders