Best NFL Linebackers of 2006-2016

1 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.

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 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.

4 Clay Matthews William Clay Matthews III is an American football outside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

5 DeMarcus Ware

6 Lance Briggs Lance Marell Briggs is a former American football outside linebacker in the National Football League.

7 Joey Porter

8 Jonathan Vilma

9 Terrell Suggs Terrell Raymonn Suggs, nicknamed T-Sizzle or Sizzle, was an American football outside linebacker of the National Football League.

10 James Harrison James Henry Harrison Jr. is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for Kent State University and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Harrison won two Super Bowls with the Steelers: XL and XLIII.