Linebacker is one of the great positions in all of sports. Those who play this position usually possess great size and strength similar to that of defensive lineman, making them tower over the average human being.
At least at the professional level, these giants also usually possess great speed. This gives them unique ability to fly around offensive tackles, crushing quarterbacks in their wake, or track down speedy running backs in the open field. They are a statistical anomaly, and it’s arguably a reason why our brains are so impressed by their exploits.
The Kansas City Chiefs, in particular, have an incredibly illustrious history at the linebacker position.