INDIANAPOLIS -- The linebacker group joined the party here Wednesday. Clemson's Isaiah Simmons was the belle of the ball but there were several other talented prospects around him, including a deep pool of modern-day talent. Simmons should test well later this week, but there were a few SEC linebackers who benefited the most from the mid-week weigh-in.
We've got you covered with the winners and losers from the day's weigh-in. Here are our takeaways from the linebackers.
Linebacker measurements
| PLAYER | HEIGHT | WEIGHT (LBS) | ARM LENGTH | WINGSPAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bachie | 6-1 | 230 | 31 5/8" | 76 7/8" |
| Markus Bailey | 6-0 1/8 | 235 | 31 4/8" | 76 2/8" |
| Zack Baun | 6-2 3/8 | 238 | 32 6/8" | 78 2/8" |
| Francis Bernard | 6-0 3/8 | 234 | 31 7/8" | 77 2/8" |
| Daniel Bituli | 6-0 5/8 | 246 | 34 3/8" | 83 3/8" |
| Shaun Bradley | 6-0 5/8 | 235 | 31 6/8" | 74 3/8" |
| Jordan Brooks | 6-0 | 240 | 32 7/8" | 79 3/8" |
| Cameron Brown | 6-5 2/8 | 233 | 34 | 78 7/8" |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | 6-3 | 254 | 32 2/8" | 79 2/8" |
| Nick Coe | 6-4 5/8 | 280 | 33 6/8" | 80 6/8" |
| Carter Coughlin | 6-3 1/8 | 236 | 31 3/8" | 76 7/8" |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | 6-1 4/8 | 224 | 31 1/8" | 75 1/8" |
| Michael Divinity | 6-1 5/8 | 242 | 33 5/8" | 80" |
| Troy Dye | 6-3 2/8 | 231 | 32 2/8" | 78" |
| Tipa Galeai | 6-4 5/8 | 235 | 33 5/8" | 81" |
| Cale Garrett | 6-1 6/8 | 234 | 32 1/8" | 75 2/8" |
| Willie Gay Jr. | 6-1 1/8 | 243 | 32 5/8" | 77 7/8" |
| Scoota Harris | 5-11 5/8 | 234 | 31 3/8" | 75 7/8" |
| Malik Harrison | 6-2 5/8 | 247 | 32 6/8" | 79 3/8" |
| Khaleke Hudson | 5-11 | 224 | 29 3/8" | 72 5/8" |
| Anfernee Jennings | 6-2 1/8 | 256 | 32 7/8" | 79 4/8" |
| Clay Johnston | 6-1 | 227 | 30 4/8" | 73 2/8" |
| Azur Kamara | 6-3 2/8 | 245 | 35 2/8" | 82 5/8" |
| Terrell Lewis | 6-5 2/8 | 262 | 33 7/8" | 83 3/8" |
| Jordan Mack | 6-2 6/8 | 241 | 31 2/8" | 75 5/8" |
| Kamal Martin | 6-2 7/8 | 240 | 34" | 81" |
| Kenneth Murray | 6-2 4/8 | 241 | 32 6/8" | 80" |
| Dante Olson | 6-2 3/8 | 237 | 32 3/8" | 76 3/8" |
| Jacob Phillips | 6-3 | 229 | 32 3/8" | 78 2/8" |
| Michael Pinckney | 5-11 1/8 | 235 | 32 3/8" | 77 2/8" |
| Shaquille Quarterman | 6-0 4/8 | 234 | 31 5/8" | 75 1/8" |
| Patrick Queen | 6-0 2/8 | 229 | 31 5/8" | 76 7/8" |
| Chapelle Russell | 6-2 | 236 | 32 3/8" | 76" |
| Isaiah Simmons | 6-3 5/8 | 238 | 33 3/8" | 81 7/8" |
| Justin Strnad | 6-3 3/8 | 238 | 31 6/8" | 78" |
| Darrell Taylor | 6-3 5/8 | 267 | 33" | 80" |
| Davion Taylor | 6-0 4/8 | 228 | 32 1/8" | 76 6/8" |
| Casey Toohill | 6-4 3/8 | 250 | 33 4/8" | 79 5/8" |
| Josh Uche | 6-1 2/8 | 245 | 33 5/8" | 80" |
| Mykal Walker | 6-3 | 230 | 32 4/8" | 79 7/8" |
| Curtis Weaver | 6-2 3/8 | 265 | 32 3/8" | 78 1/8" |
| Evan Weaver | 6-2 1/8 | 237 | 31 5/8" | 77 1/8" |
| Logan Wilson | 6-2 1/8 | 241 | 32 3/8" | 76 5/8" |
| David Woodward | 6-1 6/8 | 230 | 31 5/8" | 75 5/8" |
LB winners
Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State. Davis-Gaither is a modern NFL linebacker in the sense that he is smaller and can cover sideline to sideline. He measured a little taller and heavier than expected, which is good for his stock. The gap between Patrick Queen and Davis-Gaither should not be as big as what some have made it seem over the past month.
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Terrell Lewis, Alabama. Lewis is a long, lean player and his numbers supported that visual. His wingspan exceeded 83-inches, which is incredible. He could be a problem around the edge.
Malik Harrison, Ohio State. Harrison checked in near 250 pounds, which was a bit of a surprise. He appeared to be thinner in college but either added weight during the pre-draft process or just carries it really well.
K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU. Chaisson looked really sturdy at his weigh-in. There are concerns about how he will hold up at the next level with his medical history but the tape speaks for itself. He is a special talent and his best football remains ahead of him.
LB losers
Curtis Weaver, Boise State. Weaver had a bigger body in college. It looked as though he might actually be heavier than his listed 265-pounds. As a stand up edge rusher, the hope is that his weight would come down a little bit. He does everything else so well.
