2026 LB tackle rates impact IDP linebacker evaluations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Steve Hungarter discusses linebacker tackle rates for IDP leagues, highlighting the importance of these metrics in predicting player performance. He notes that tackle rate measures the percentage of defensive snaps in which a player records a tackle. Key players like Jordyn Brooks, Blake Cashman, and Carson Schwesinger stand out for their efficiency and overall production metrics in 2025. The analysis emphasizes the need for context in evaluating player statistics, particularly regarding snap counts and efficiency rates. Full statistics and player profiles are accessible for those interested in IDP performance analysis.
- •Jordyn Brooks posted an 18.6% tackle rate with 984 snaps.
- •Blake Cashman recorded an 18.2% tackle rate over 790 snaps.
- •Carson Schwesinger achieved a 15.2% rate with 145 tackles on 956 snaps.
- •Jack Campbell maintained a 15.1% tackle rate across 1,097 snaps.
- •Bobby Wagner recorded a 14.4% tackle rate on 1,132 snaps.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — The Mathematics of the Tackle: 2026 LB Efficiency Guide for IDP
"Steve Hungarter explains why tackle rates are so important when attempting to forecast linebacker production for IDP leagues.
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