IDP Rankings - LB
The Defensive Power Rating integrates a player's relative potential for generating Interceptions, Fumbles, Tackles, Sacks and TDs. For drafting purposes, the Power Rating helps establish relative value between players within the same position and across different positions. The Power Rating takes on values from 0 to 100. A player with a Power Rating of 80 to 100 is considered an excellent prospect.
| Player | Team | Position | Power Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demarcus Ware | DAL | LB | 100 |
| 2 | Patrick Willis | SF | LB | 100 |
| 3 | James Harrison | PIT | LB | 98 |
| 4 | Barrett Ruud | TB | LB | 96 |
| 5 | Karlos Dansby | ARI | LB | 95 |
| 6 | Lance Briggs | CHI | LB | 92 |
| 7 | Ray Lewis | BAL | LB | 91 |
| 8 | Bradie James | DAL | LB | 90 |
| 9 | E.J. Henderson | MIN | LB | 89 |
| 10 | Jonathan Vilma | NO | LB | 89 |
| 11 | Stephen Cooper | SD | LB | 88 |
| 12 | DJ Williams | DEN | LB | 88 |
| 13 | D'Qwell Jackson | CLE | LB | 88 |
| 14 | Ernie Sims | DET | LB | 87 |
| 15 | DeMeco Ryans | HOU | LB | 85 |
| 16 | Brian Urlacher | CHI | LB | 84 |
| 17 | Lawrence Timmons | PIT | LB | 84 |
| 18 | Jon Beason | CAR | LB | 83 |
| 19 | Kirk Morrison | OAK | LB | 81 |
| 20 | Gary Brackett | IND | LB | 80 |
| 21 | Chad Greenway | MIN | LB | 79 |
| 22 | Paul Posluszny | BUF | LB | 79 |
| 23 | James Laurinaitis | STL | LB | 79 |
| 24 | London Fletcher | WAS | LB | 78 |
| 25 | Derrick Johnson | KC | LB | 77 |
| 26 | Lofa Tatupu | SEA | LB | 77 |
| 27 | Adalius Thomas | NE | LB | 76 |
| 28 | Jerod Mayo | NE | LB | 76 |
| 29 | Aaron Kampman | GB | LB | 75 |
| 30 | James Farrior | PIT | LB | 74 |
| 31 | LaMarr Woodley | PIT | LB | 74 |
| 32 | Shawne Merriman | SD | LB | 73 |
| 33 | Justin Durant | JAC | LB | 73 |
| 34 | Curtis Lofton | ATL | LB | 73 |
| 35 | Will Witherspoon | STL | LB | 72 |
| 36 | A.J. Hawk | GB | LB | 72 |
| 37 | Thomas Davis | CAR | LB | 71 |


