Nakobe Dean leads PFF's linebacker pass-rush grades

Top five are separated by 3.0 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 38m1 min read

Highest pass rush grade among LB this season Nakobe Dean 83.0 Blake Cashman 82.9 Jordyn Brooks Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF's season-to-date pass-rush grades at linebacker list Dean first at 83.0, just ahead of Blake Cashman at 82.9 and Jordyn Brooks at 82.8. Alex Singleton at 80.4 and Kaden Elliss at 80.0 complete the top five.

Why it matters: The leaderboard is tight enough that one strong week could reshuffle the order, with only 3.0 points separating first from fifth. Dean also remains in focus as the same Nakobe Dean who recently drew attention in a live mic'd-up feature.

By the numbers: Pass-rush grades: Dean 83.0, Cashman 82.9, Brooks 82.8, Singleton 80.4, Elliss 80.0. 2025 production: Cashman posted 144 tackles and 2 sacks in 13 games; Brooks had 183 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 17 games; Singleton logged 135 tackles and 1 sack in 16 games; Elliss finished with 107 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 1 interception in 17 games.

What to watch: Watch whether Dean holds the lead as the sample grows over the next week. With the top five packed so closely, even a small grading swing could change the order quickly.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-03T13:55:21.100026+00:00

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