2015 Big 12 Position Rankings: Linebackers

No. 2: Oklahoma State

Aug 30, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys take the field as linebacker Ryan Simmons (52) carries the big stick prior to the game against the Florida State Seminoles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma State brings back two solid linebackers in Ryan Simmons and Seth Jacobs.

Simmons is a rock, as he will be a third-year starter, and Jacobs is poised for a breakout season. In 2014, he forced turnovers on some of the nation’s best: an interception against Jameis Winston in the new Cowboys Stadium, and a forced fumble against Samaje Perine, who holds the NCAA single-game rushing record. He also earned the Cactus Bowl Defensive MVP and looks to build off of that performance in 2015.

The third linebacker position is less certain, with Jordan Burton getting the nod at the star spot. But look out for former four-star linebacker Gyasi Akem, as he jumps into his second college football season.