Linebackers in Madden 23's Ultimate Team mode can make major head injuries for opposing quarterbacks. Thats because there are typically three players on the field, most capable of intercepting short-range throws and breaking through the offensive line. However, there is a select group of linebackers with an overwhelming chance of making these big plays happen.
In Madden 23, who are the best MUT Core Elite linebackers?
T.J. Watt is the finest base linebacker you can get for your coins. Despite his inability to cover the zone, Bosa is a great block shedder who will always be a challenge for offensive linemen.
| Overall | Name and team | Position | Play Recognition | Tackle | Pursuit | Block Shedding |
| 88 | T.J. Watt (Steelers) | LOLB | 88 | 86 | 89 | 85 |
| 87 | DeVondre Campbell (Packers) | MLB | 86 | 88 | 86 | 84 |
| 87 | Fred Warner (49ers) | MLB | 89 | 85 | 88 | 83 |
| 86 | Demario Davis (Saints) | MLB | 83 | 84 | 82 | 81 |
| 86 | Von Miller (Bills) | LOLB | 85 | 85 | 85 | 87 |
| 86 | Josh Allen (Jaguars) | ROLB | 83 | 85 | 86 | 79 |
| 86 | Joey Bosa (Chargers) | LOLB | 86 | 86 | 86 | 84 |
| 86 | Darius Leonard (Colts) | LOLB | 85 | 85 | 86 | 84 |
| 85 | Khalil Mack (Chargers) | ROLB | 84 | 80 | 85 | 84 |
| 85 | Bobby Wagner (Rams) | MLB | 81 | 86 | 85 | 82 |
Micah Parsons is one of the best all-around linebackers in MUT with his 85 Pursuit and stupendous 82 Zone Coverage ratings. Parsons will not be great in the secondary, although there are plenty of quality base cornerbacks in Ultimate Team.