In 4-3 defenses, the outside linebacker must be a good athlete who can play in space. They have considerable cover responsibilities and should be able to drop into zones and cover running backs ...

Outside linebackers don't play differing techniques like defensive linemen, but we are looking to see where they line up to give us a hint at what the player is most comfortable with on the field.

Doing so improves his understanding of how to play “stack linebacker,” which has him lined up across from an offensive guard’s outside shoulder instead of the edges.

Nebraska’s quest to improve its pass rush and find players capable of handling the deep pockets of space at the second level merge with the outside linebacker position. Jovan Dewitt, Nebraska ...

NFL1000 linebackers scout Derrik Klassen watched every NFL edge-rusher all season, and these are his final grades for outside linebackers in 3-4 base defenses. Scores are based on the following: ...

Just ask 2024 state champions Frostproof, Santa Fe Catholic and Fort Meade just how pertinent the linebackers were to their ...