Best NFL Linebackers of The 21st Century
This list counts down the best linebackers that played in the 21st century.The Top Ten
1 Ray Lewis
Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. is a former American football middle linebacker who played his entire 17-year career for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.
2 Patrick Willis
Patrick L. Willis is a former American football inside linebacker who played his entire eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
3 Derrick Brooks
4 Brian Urlacher
Brian Urlacher is a former American football middle linebacker who spent his entire 13-year career playing for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
5 Lawrence Timmons
Lawrence Olajuwon Timmons is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
6 Von Miller
Vonnie B'Vsean Miller Jr. is an American football outside linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.
7 Clay Matthews III
William Clay Matthews III is an American football outside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.
8 Luke Kuechly
Luke August Kuechly is a former American football middle linebacker. He played his entire career for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
9 Khalil Mack
Khalil Mack is an American football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League.
10 Lavonte David
Lavonte David is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.
The Contenders
11 Vontaze Burfict
Vontaze DeLeon Burfict, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
12 Derrick Johnson
Derrick O’Hara Johnson is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League.
Johnson was drafted 15th overall in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and spent 13 seasons with the Chiefs. He played his final season with the Oakland Raiders in 2018, before retiring.
He was the Chiefs best linebacker for many years
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