Linebackers: This is the most talented position group on the team and might be one of the most talented linebacking corps in the NFL. Joe Schobert went to the Pro Bowl in his first season ever playing middle linebacker at any level and is "light years" ahead of where he was a year ago, linebackers coach Blake Williams said. Schobert worked diligently on his body in the offseason and has made plays every single day in camp. In the scrimmage, Schobert had multiple sacks and multiple tackles for loss as he quarterbacked the first-team defense to two straight three-and-outs as well as another dominant goal line period. Williams said Schobert "might be the most intelligent player" he has ever coached. In only his second year at the position, Schobert has become an extra coach on the field. Christian Kirksey played every snap last year and has finished in the top five in the NFL in tackles in each of the last two seasons. Kirksey has taken on even more of a leadership role this year, which has been evident in camp, especially near the goal line. Former All-Pro Jamie Collins has been worked back slowly during camp but is rounding into form. He is the takeaway king of the Browns' linebackers and showed it in the scrimmage with a diving interception on a tipped ball. Mychal Kendricks joined the Browns fresh off a Siuper Bowl championship with the Eagles. Ever since the pads have come on, he has stood out with his speed, physicality and knack for making huge hits for losses on run plays. Kendricks has been just as impressive off the field with his leadership, work ethic and championship pedigree. Look for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to employ some nickel schemes to get all four of these talented players on the field at the same time. There is plenty of depth behind the top four in this room as well. James Burgess filled in very well for Collins a year ago and has shown the ability to play all three spots during camp. Burgess is great at knifing in to make tackles for loss and is a good blitzer. Genard Avery has been nursing a groin injury the last few days, but is expected back soon. He made a strong impression on coaches and teammates in the first week of training camp and could have the chance to play more than people think in his rookie year. Avery has the biggest legs of anyone in camp, and that power has made him an immediately effective pass rusher in his first ever training camp. He will be a core special teams player, but could also help the defense as a situational pass rusher and thumper in the run game. Justin Currie is a converted safety who worked his way up to second-team middle linebacker in camp. His natural coverage skills as a former defensive back have helped him shine in pass coverage situations but coaches have been more impressed with his physicality in the run game. B.J. Bello (who was with the Browns all of last year), Brady Sheldon and Jermaine Grace have all flashed excellent speed during camp. Sheldon has unusual size and speed for a LB at 6-foot-5 and has flashed the ability to rush the passer as well as cover. Paring down this room looks like a very tough chore for Dorsey, and the linebackers are expected to anchor the Browns defense in 2018.