2009 NFL Draft: Outside Linebackers

updated on Mar 22, 2009 12:13 AM EDT

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1. Aaron Curry | 6'2, 246 pounds | Wake Forest

Curry combines size, speed and athleticism into a rare package. He can rush the passer and stop the run. Curry is the top linebacker in this year's class by some margin.

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2. Brian Cushing | 6'4, 255 pounds | USC

Cushing is an intimidating presence at linebacker who is packed with great athleticism and strength. Cushing can play on the strong side or put his hand down and play end.

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3. Clint Sintim | 6'3, 254 pounds | Virginia

A pass rush specialist in the 3-4 defense, Sintim is quick off the snap and physical at the line. He'll have to adjust his game if a 4-3 team drafts him, however.

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4. Larry English | 6'3, 254 pounds | Northern Illinois

English excelled in the Mid-American Conference as a defensive end, but size limitations will force him to linebacker in the pros. He's got a lot to prove, but has the athleticism to do so.

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Additional Rankings:

5. Clay Matthews, OLB, USC, 6’4, 240

6. Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State, 6’1, 238

7. Tyrone McKenzie, OLB, South Florida, 6’2, 235

8. Zack Follett, OLB, California, 6’2, 238

9. Kaluka Maiava, OLB, Southern California, 6’0, 232

10. Cody Brown, OLB, Connecticut, 6’2, 248

11. Victor Butler, OLB, Oregon State, 6’2, 241

12. DeAndre Levy OLB, Wisconsin, 6’3, 238

13. Anthony Heygood OLB, Purdue, 6’1, 230

14. Jonathan Casillas OLB, Wisconsin, 6’1, 226