For the first few weeks of MUT 27, we were all spoiled with a free 86 OVR Luke Kuechly, but since he was nerfed to 80 OVR last Thursday, many of us are probably still searching for a replacement. That's where the new MIKE Blueprint Evo comes in! We've gone through all 32 NFL teams to find at least one solid option for each, along with some honorable mentions at the end.
When evaluating MIKE linebackers, we prioritized physical traits such as height, speed, change of direction, and agility, since many players will likely user-control their MIKE.
MIKE Blueprint Evo Picks
- Bears: 72 Keyshaun Elliott
- Bengals: 70 Liam Anderson
- Bills: 71 Jimmy Ciarlo
- Broncos: 77 Drew Sanders
- Browns: 73 Justin Jefferson
- Buccaneers: 72 Javin Wright
- Cardinals: 74 Channing Tindall
- Chargers: 72 Nick Niemann
- Chiefs: 71 Swayze Bozeman
- Colts: 70 Liam Anderson
- Commanders: 72 Jordan Magee
- Cowboys: 71 Luke Gifford
- Dolphins: 74 Channing Tindall
- Eagles: 71 Chance Campbell
- Falcons: 76 Troy Andersen
- 49ers: 71 Luke Gifford
- Giants: 71 Swayze Bozeman
- Jaguars: 70 Branson Combs
- Jets: 71 Ja'Markis Weston
- Lions: 72 Joe Bachie
- Packers: 72 Nick Niemann
- Panthers: 72 Jackson Kuwatch
- Patriots: 76 Marte Mapu
- Raiders: 71 Cody Lindenberg
- Rams: 70 Jake Hummel
- Ravens: 70 Jake Hummel
- Saints: 76 Danny Stutsman
- Seahawks: 71 Ja'Markis Weston
- Steelers: 76 Mykal Walker
- Texans: 76 Marte Mapu
- Titans: 72 James Williams Sr
- Vikings: 76 Jake Golday
Honorable Mentions
A few teams had multiple strong candidates, whether due to similar ratings, recent upgrades, or different strengths that may better fit your lineup and playstyle. Here are some other MIKE linebackers worth considering:
- 72 DeAngelo Malone | Falcons
- 71 Jackson Woodard | Texans, Dolphins
- 71 Luke Gifford | Titans, Cowboys, 49ers
- 71 Jamal Hill | Texans
- 73 Jaden Dugger | 49ers
- 77 Sonny Styles | Commanders
- 76 Troy Dye | Chargers, Vikings
- 72 Ruben Hyppolite II | Bears
- 80 Luke Kuechly | All 32 NFL Teams
What are your thoughts on our picks? Is there anyone we missed? Let us know in the comments!
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