As the NFL continues to become more and more of a pass-first league, what front offices covet in linebackers has continued to evolve. Teams are looking for linebackers that excel in coverage and can play all three downs, as opposed to the old-school, two-down thumpers that were most associated with the position in the past. The linebackers that will be selected early in this year's draft have the ability to make an impact in the passing game.
Continuing my series of prospect rankings (QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, EDGE and interior DL), here are my linebacker rankings for the 2020 draft:
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