Linebacker Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/28/2023

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
31

LB
Darien
Butler

6-0 221lbs 4.72
LB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
221lbs 6-0 4.72 39 286.3
76.2
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
56

LB
Emmett
Rice

6-2 223lbs 4.78
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
223lbs 6-2 4.78 58 405.5
60.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
33

LB
Merlin
Robertson

6-3 223lbs 4.75
LB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
223lbs 6-3 4.75 66 362
74.0
In coverage, Robertson shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone, and he has the fluidity and speed to run...
17

OLB
Terrel
Bernard

6-1 224lbs 4.65
OLB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
224lbs 6-1 4.65 18 122.4
79.9
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts...
70

LB
DeAndre
Square

6-1 224lbs 4.65
LB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
224lbs 6-1 4.65 32 652
54.2
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
52

OLB/ED
James
Houston IV

6-1 225lbs 4.86
OLB/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.86 63 456
60.2
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
43

OLB
Isaiah
Graham-Moble...

6-2 225lbs 4.74
OLB
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.74 54 368.5
66.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on...
39

LB
Jeremiah
Gemmel

6-1 225lbs 4.70
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.70 34 260.6
70.0
Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the...
71

OLB
Jahad
Woods

6-1 225lbs 4.64
OLB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.64 90 662
53.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
55

LB
Djimon
Colbert

6-1 225lbs 4.62
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.62 77 521
60.2
Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at...
1

LB
Nakobe
Dean

6-0 225lbs 4.52
LB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.52 2 20.8
90.4
Being the leader of the best defense in college football is enabling Nakobe Dean, to build a case for himself to be the first linebacker...
46

LB
Clarence
Hicks

6-2 225lbs 4.48
LB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.48 73 496.5
63.2
Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the...

2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2022 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.