PFF's 32 highest-graded LBs in coverage, including 2 Giants
For years, the New York Giants struggled with their linebackers in coverage. The NFC East would routinely feast on their defense, with the likes of Jason Witten, Logan Thomas, Zach Ertz, and others simply eating them alive.
That has changed in recent seasons and even became more of a strength than a weakness in 2023. That was primarily due to the addition of veteran Bobby Okereke and the unique talent of Isaiah Simmons, who are each among the league's best linebackers in coverages.
When it comes to PFF’s grading system, it's far from the final say in player evaluation. It's just a singular metric with data points that are relatively easy to understand. When a player is performing well, the PFF grades generally reflect that.
Below, you'll find PFF's 32 highest-graded coverage linebackers from the 2023 season (min. 152 coverage snaps).
Here is a look at PFF’s grading system to provide some context behind the numbers:
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90.0+: Elite80-89.9: High quality70-79.9: Good60-69.9: Above average50-59.9: Average40-49.9: Below average39.9 or less: Poor
32. Cody Barton
PFF grade: 66.2
31. Drue Tranquill
PFF grade: 66.9
30. Frankie Luvu
PFF grade: 67.7
29. Devin Lloyd
PFF grade: 67.8
28. Zach Cunningham
PFF grade: 67.9
27. Lavonte David
PFF grade: 68.6
26. Damone Clark
PFF grade: 68.8
25. Elandon Roberts
PFF grade: 69.0
T23. Jordan Hicks
PFF grade: 70.2
T23. Sione Takitaki
PFF grade: 70.2
22. Christian Harris
PFF grade: 72.2
21. Foyesade Oluokun
PFF grade: 72.6
20. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
PFF grade: 73.2
T17. Kwon Alexander
PFF grade: 74.4
T17. Jerome Baker
PFF grade: 74.4
T17. Patrick Queen
PFF grade: 74.4
16. Blake Cashman
PFF grade: 75.3
15. TJ Edwards
PFF grade: 75.4
14. Deion Jones
PFF grade: 76.7
13. Anthony Walker
PFF grade: 76.8
12. Ivan Pace
PFF grade: 77.7
11. Dre Greenlaw
PFF grade: 79.5
10. Bobby Okereke
PFF grade: 82.5
T8. Isaiah Simmons
PFF grade: 82.7
T8. Jahlani Tavai
PFF grade: 82.7
7. Roquan Smith
PFF grade: 83.2
6. Fred Warner
PFF grade: 83.3
5. Markquese Bell
PFF grade: 83.5
4. Demario Davis
PFF grade: 85.4
3. Tyrel Dodson
PFF grade: 88.4
2. Quincy Williams
PFF grade: 88.7
1. CJ Mosley
PFF grade: 90.6