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2012 NFL Draft Inside Linebacker Rankings

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Updated February 24, 2012

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Top Overall Draft Prospects
Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT DE OLB ILB S CB
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About Football ranks the top inside linebacker prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft based on their potential in the NFL. This is not necessarily a prediction of the order they will be selected, rather a prediction of which projects the best at the next level.

1. Luke Kuechly*, Boston College
2. Dont'a Hightower*, Alabama
3. Vontaze Burfict*, Arizona State
4. Audie Cole, North Carolina State
5. Bobby Wagner, Utah State
6. James-Michael Johnson, Nevada
7. Mychal Kendricks, California
8. Chris Galippo, USC
9. Max Gruder, Pittsburgh
10. Jerry Franklin, Arkansas

* - indicates underclassman

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