Next up on the list is middle linebackers. We’ll go over everything you need to know below. Make sure to check out the quarterback/overview scouting article if you need more context.
Important Physical Tiers For MLBs
MLB Speed Tiers
- Elite = 90-99
- Great = 88-89
- Good = 86-87
- Solid = 84-85
- Decent = 82-83
- Marginal = 81
- Poor = 80 and below
MLB Acceleration Tiers
- Elite = 92-99
- Great = 90-91
- Good = 88-89
- Solid = 87
- Decent = 86
- Marginal = 85
- Poor = 84 and below
MLB Agility Tiers
- Elite = 86-99
- Great = 84-85
- Good = 82-83
- Solid = 80-81
- Decent = 79
- Marginal = 78
- Poor = 77 and below
MLB Strength Tiers
- Elite = 80-99
- Great = 78-79
- Good = 76-77
- Solid = 74-75
- Decent = 72-73
- Marginal = 70-71
- Poor = 69 and below
Jumping and change of direction are relatively useless for middle linebackers so we did not include them.
Important Skill Grades For MLBs
MLB Awareness
- A = 75-99
- B = 68-74
- C = 61-67
- D = 53-60
- F = 52 and below
MLB Block Shedding
- A = 77-99
- B = 72-76
- C = 66-71
- D = 61-65
- F = 60 and below
MLB Hit Power
- A = 84-99
- B = 80-83
- C = 76-79
- D = 72-75
- F = 71 and below
MLB Man Coverage
- A = 63-99
- B = 58-62
- C = 53-57
- D = 48-52
- F = 47 and below
MLB Zone Coverage
- A = 69-99
- B = 65-68
- C = 61-64
- D = 57-60
- F = 56 and below
MLB Pursuit
- A = 86-99
- B = 83-85
- C = 80-82
- D = 77-79
- F = 76 and below
MLB Tackle
- A = 87-99
- B = 82-86
- C = 77-81
- D = 72-76
- F = 71 and below
MLB Injury Rating
- A = 95-99
- B = 90-94
- C = 86-89
- D = 82-85
- F = 81 and below
MLB Stamina Rating
- A = 95-99
- B = 90-94
- C = 86-89
- D = 82-85
- F = 81 and below
MLB Draft Notes
The player note information given for middle linebackers is largely useless. The only trait that you can learn about is how likely a player is to be penalized.
- Known to attract flags = Penalty – Undisciplined
- Typically avoids getting flagged = Penalty – Normal
- Almost never penalized = Penalty – Disciplined