Mehl, the outstanding linebacker, is missing from his group.

Karl Mecklenburg, the Broncos' outstanding linebacker, is available, although his salary, now $1 million, might grow to an uncomfortably high level.

Penn State's rise to the elite level, which began more than 30 years ago, was symbolized by its series of outstanding linebackers.

But no Miami player has won the Butkus Award for the outstanding linebacker in the award's seven-year history.

He was an outstanding linebacker who earned a national championship ring while playing college football with the University of Alabama in 1992.

Vick said that his primary responsibility in passing situations was to pick up blitzes, and in last two games he faced outstanding linebackers.

Dexter Daniel, the outstanding linebacker at the University of Florida, played here in 1991.

At Texas, Sewell was an outstanding linebacker, however, the Lions drafted him as an offensive guard.

During his time at Illinois, the Fighting Illini had a number of outstanding linebackers.

He had been an outstanding linebacker with the Steelers, going to the Pro Bowl after the 1984 and 1986 seasons.