The linebacker position is to individual defender player (IDP) leagues, what running backs are to traditional offensive orientated leagues.  If you’re in a IDP league, your linebacking corps should be your bread and butter.  Since most leagues allow you to start 2 linebackers, it is essential to have solid depth at a potentially high scoring position.  Since most leagues reward 1-3 points per tackle, the most important stat to look at when selecting a linebacker is tackles (Note: be sure to note whether or not your league credits assisted tackles). While sacks, interceptions, and fumbles can really rack up some serious points, be careful not to place too much emphasis on stats that are the exception to the norm.  It is never a wise bet to bank on a player repeating numbers based on flukey turnovers.  With that, here are the GNUru’s 2007 Linebacker Rankings!

1. Brian Urlacher, CHI
2. DeMeco Ryans, HOU
3. Keith Bulluck, TEN
4. Zach Thomas, MIA
5. Keith Brooking, ATL
6. Lance Briggs, CHI
7. London Fletcher-Baker, WAS
8. Antonio Pierce, NYG
9. A.J. Hawk Hawk, GB
10. Adalius Thomas, NE

11. Will Witherspoon, STL
12. Cato June, TB
13. Ray Lewis, BAL
14. Lofa Tatupu, SEA
15. Andra Davis, CLE
16. Kirk Morrison, OAK
17. Derrick Brooks, TB
18. Jon Vilma, NYJ
19. Nick Barnett, GB
20. Shawne Merriman, SAN

22. Napolean Harris, KC 23.

23. Ernie Sims, DET

24. James Farrior, PIT

25. Julian Peterson, SEA

26. D.J. Williams, DEN

27. Mike Peterson, JAC

28. DeMarcus Ware, DAL

29. Jeremiah Trotter, PHI

30. Kamerion Wimbley, CLE

31. Morlon Greenwood, TEX

32. Donnie Edwards, KC

33. Thomas Howard, OAK

34. David Thornton, TEN

35. E.J. Henderson, MIN

36. Gary Brackett, IND

37. Karlos Dansby, ARI

38. Chad Greenway, MIN

39. Lemar Marshall, WAS

40. Akin Ayodele, DAL

41. Tedy Bruschi, NE

42. Brian Simmons, NO

43. Danny Clark, DAL

44. Derrick Johnson, KC

45. Mathias Kiwanuka, NY

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