Continuing with the defensive position rankings, after taking a look at the defensive lines within the AFC North, our focus shifts to the linebackers. We all know how important the defensive line is, but what about the linebackers? After years in the NFC North with the Chicago Bears, Roquan Smith occupies the top spot in the division with the Baltimore Ravens.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Patrick Queen, and Logan Wilson can’t be forgotten as well.
Let’s discuss the linebacker rooms in the AFC North.
Starters: Germaine Pratt (WLB), Logan Wilson (MLB)
Backups: Akeem Davis-Gaither, Joe Bachie, Devin Harper, Shaka Heyward, Maema Njongmeta (UDFA), Aaron Casey (UDFA)
Why is Cincinnati #1?