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The Best Detroit Lions Linebackers of All Time

Updated November 5, 2019 2.9k votes 439 voters 11.5k views55 items

Big fan of Detroit football? Then check out this list of Detroit Lions linebackers with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting linebacker from throughout Detroit Lions history, including current linebackers and past ones. An important part of the Detroit defense, the LB position includes middle or inside linebackers and outside (strong side or weakside) linebackers. Featuring some of the greatest NFL linebackers of all time, the best Lions LBs include DeAndre Levy, Stephen Boyd, George Jamison, and Dennis Gibson.

In the 2017-18 NFL season, the current Detroit Lions starting LBs and backup LBs are Brandon Chubb, Jarrad Davis, Steve Longa, and Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

Who are the best linebackers in Detroit Lions history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Detroit Lions starting linebacker.

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214
59
Chris Spielman
Seasons: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
2
140
29
Joe Schmidt
Seasons: 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953
3
116
46
DeAndre Levy
Seasons: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
4
103
36
Stephen Boyd
Seasons: 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
5
81
29
Stephen Tulloch
Seasons: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
6
72
24
Wayne Walker
Seasons: 1972,1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960
7
53
14
Mike Cofer
Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
8
47
18
Paul Naumoff
Seasons: 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967
9
72
43
Tahir Whitehead
Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
10
41
15
Charlie Weaver
Seasons: 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
11
33
9
Tracy Hayworth
Seasons: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1991
12
33
10
Tracy Scroggins
Seasons: 1994, 1992
13
46
25
Ed O'Neil
Seasons: 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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35
14
Ernie Clark
Seasons: 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964
15
36
14
Ken Fantetti
Seasons: 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979
16
41
20
George Jamison
Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
17
33
13
Reggie Brown
Seasons: 1997, 1996
18
31
14
Dennis Gibson
Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
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30
15
Chris Claiborne
Seasons: 2002 , 2001, 2000, 1999
20
37
24
Ernie Sims
Seasons: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
21
67
60
Jarrad Davis
Seasons: 2018, 2017
22
41
32
Boss Bailey
Seasons: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
23
24
11
Jimmy Williams
Seasons: 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983