In addition to earning the title of highest-graded NFL linebacker in zone coverage from week 1 of the preseason, former Wisconsin LB Jack Sanborn was named by Pro Football Focus as their top-graded defensive rookie as well.
Related: Jack Sanborn leads all NFL linebackers this preseason in this PFF stat
Sanborn earned a 94.1 grade in week 1 after a dominant performance over the Kansas City Chiefs, which was highlighted by a fantastic interception. The Chicago Bears’ undrafted rookie ranked just higher than the Browns’ third-round pick, Martin Emerson, and 49ers’ fifth-round pick, Samuel Womack.
The former Badgers’ linebacker also had a phenomenal performance in his preseason week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, where he finished with seven total tackles.
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