NFL Draft 2016: Top five underrated inside linebackers

The 2016 NFL Draft is just around the corner and there is a position that not too many have been giving a lot of love to this offseason. The inside linebacker position is pretty shallow, but there are some players at the bottom of pile that could easily make an impact in their first year.

These players are sometimes seen as the quarterbacks of the defense as they have to step up and be the leaders on the field. There are a handful of guys that probably won’t go on Day 1, but probably should still be considered future superstars in the league.

Let’s take a look at the top five underrated inside linebackers available in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Illinois hires Louisville OC/QB coach Garrick McGee
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