Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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6-3
235lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 1 | 21 |
88.7
|
He’s excellent changing direction, an agile mover who can win by countering inside and exploding with impressive burst when... |
2 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 2 | 37 |
87.1
|
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Campbell has good quickness and an... |
3 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 3 | 43 |
86.6
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Wilson has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
4 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 4 | 61 |
85.3
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Harris has a compact build, but Harris is a crafty... |
5 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 5 | 66 |
85.0
|
Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers as a tackler. Takes aggressive angles to the ball. Closes quickly on... |
6 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 4 | 75 |
84.5
|
A high-ceiling, three-down linebacker prospect with the versatility to fit multiple defensive schemes. Displays the range and athleticism... |
7 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 11 | 118 |
83.1
|
Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs. The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline... |
8 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 2 | 113 |
83.1
|
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with elite sideline-to-sideline range and exceptional burst. His ability to excel in multiple... |
9 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.52
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.52 | 9 | 115 |
83.1
|
A high-ceiling, low-floor prospect with the tools to become an impact player at the next level. His elite first-step quickness and... |
10 |
|
6-4
236lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 6 | 116 |
83.1
|
Barton's tape screams modern NFL linebacker. His range and coverage chops jump off the screen, flashing the ability to erase tight ends... |
11 |
|
6-3
248lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
248lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 14 | 168 |
82.0
|
Barham's NFL fit hinges on his ability to leverage his strengths in run defense and pass rushing while improving his coverage skills. His... |
12 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.70 | 16 | 180 |
81.6
|
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when... |