The Lions undoubtedly feel very good about their trio of linebackers in Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes. They certainly feel excellent about the first name on that list. Anzalone has become a key leader of not only the defense, but the entire team, being a key component of the Lions turnaround into a Super Bowl contender.
Anzalone has also been getting love from the media as one of the better linebackers in the league. A recent example comes from former NFL linebacker and current contributor to Good Morning Football, Manti Te’o. The former Chargers, Saints and Bears linebacker recently named his top ten linebackers in the NFL and Anzalone came in at No. 6 on the list.
Before Anzalone’s forearm injury, he had 63 tackles in ten games. In four seasons with the Lions, Anzalone has racked up 123 tackles, four sacks and three fumble recoveries.
The five linebackers Te’o placed above Anzalone were Bobby Wagner (Commanders), Fred Warner (49ers), Dre Greenlaw (Broncos), Lavonte David (Buccaneers) and Roquan Smith (Ravens).
Rounding out his top ten were Zack Baun (Eagles), Nick Bolton (Chiefs), Denzel Perryman (Chargers) and Frankie Luvu (Commanders).
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions standout Alex Anzalone named Top-10 linebacker by former NFL LB
Reporting by Billy Riccette, Lions Wire / Lions Wire
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