Raylen Wilson LB Georgia |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #5 PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.52 seconds (92%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 07/07/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #5 | |
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.52 seconds (92%*) | |
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 07/07/2005 | |
| Overall Rating: |
83.2 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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90% |
| Pass Rush: |
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78% |
| Run Defense: |
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66% |
| Coverage: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#140
Position rank:
#19 (LB)
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1520 | ||
ESPN RATING: 90/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Daiyan Henley - Washington State |
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94% |
| Dorian Williams - Tulane |
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92% |
| Jeffrey Bassa - Oregon |
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83% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Raylen Wilson played at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida, making 139 tackles as a junior and 117 tackles, 11 sacks and 18 tackles for loss in his senior season. He was the Tallahassee Democrat's All-Big Bend defensive player of the year and an Under Armour All-American. A four-star recruit and the No. 3 linebacker in the 247Sports Composite, he signed with Georgia. His father, Robert, played receiver at Florida A&M and briefly with the New Orleans Saints, and his brothers also play college football.Wilson made the SEC All-Freshman team in 2023. In 2024 he made 47 tackles and seven tackles for loss and was SEC defensive player of the week after a 28-yard sack and forced fumble against Kentucky. He started all 14 games in 2025, finishing third on the team in tackles, the most of any Georgia linebacker, with 6.5 tackles for loss, and he made five tackles in the 28-7 SEC title game win over Alabama. Georgia lost to Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl.
Wilson announced in January 2026 that he would return, saying he still had business to handle, and he was a preseason second-team All-American by the AP. He made a career-high tackle total with a sack and a forced fumble in the 41-13 win over Oklahoma, and he has four sacks, 17 pressures and 25 run stops in eight games for a 7-1 team. Teammate Justin Williams called him the best leader he could ask for, and Wilson has said he wants to be unblockable.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rare speed for a linebacker, with sideline-to-sideline range
- Has four sacks and 17 pressures in eight games this season
- Reliable tackler, with three missed tackles this season
- Durable starter who appeared in 40 of 42 career games entering 2026
- Forced two fumbles this season, including one against Oklahoma
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Light frame that climbing guards can wash out of run fits
- Production was steady rather than spectacular in 2025
- Allowed six catches on seven targets this season
- Coverage instincts are still developing against running backs and tight ends
Scouting Report: Summary
Wilson is a fast, productive linebacker who has been a steady starter on a Georgia defense that has gone 7-1. He has rare speed and sideline-to-sideline range, and he has four sacks, 17 pressures and 25 run stops in eight games this season, along with two forced fumbles. He started all 14 games in 2025, finishing third on the team in tackles, and he was a preseason second-team All-American.His 2026 season has been his best. He made a career-high tackle total with a sack and a forced fumble in the 41-13 win over Oklahoma, and he has missed only three tackles in eight games for a 7-1 team. He has also been durable, appearing in 40 of 42 career games entering the season, and teammates have praised his leadership. His father's NFL background and his track speed point to a strong athletic foundation. He also had a sack in the win at Arkansas.
However, his frame is light for an off-ball linebacker, so climbing guards can wash him out of run fits, and teams will want him to add strength. His production was steady rather than spectacular in 2025, with 6.5 tackles for loss, and he has allowed six catches on seven targets this season, so his coverage instincts are still developing. He is also more effective chasing plays than taking on blocks. He will need to show he can hold up between the tackles on early downs.
Overall, Wilson is an athletic, durable linebacker whose speed and blitz production give him a clear NFL role. He projects as a fifth-round linebacker with the ceiling of a starting weakside linebacker and the floor of a core special teams player. His speed and durability should make him a valuable contributor on coverage units early in his career. His leadership has also earned praise from teammates.
How other scouting services rate Raylen Wilson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
139.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
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*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.