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 | 10.1 |
88.3
|
Hill brings a rare combination of downhill thumping and sideline-to-sideline range that will translate immediately at the next level.... |
2 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 2 | 35.4 |
87.8
|
When I study Lawson's tape, I see a blue-chip linebacker prospect whose combination of instincts and physicality will make him an immediate... |
3 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 4 | 47 |
86.2
|
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against... |
4 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 3 | 45.2 |
85.9
|
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized... |
5 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 5 | 53.7 |
85.5
|
The elephant in the room is Perkins' miniscule 210-pound frame—built more like a safety than an edge defender. This severe physical... |
6 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 13 | 95 |
85.5
|
When flowing downhill, Bowen's instincts and closing burst make him a destructive force, though his occasional overpursuit leaves him... |
7 |
|
6-2
228lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
228lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 10 | 79.3 |
85.2
|
At the next level, we're looking at a true three-down linebacker who brings immediate impact potential in multiple defensive schemes. The... |
8 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.52
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.52 | 6 | 60.8 |
85.1
|
Bailey will make an immediate impact as a designated pass rusher who can wreak havoc on passing downs, but the road to becoming an... |
9 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.48
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.48 | 9 | 71.2 |
84.7
|
The modern NFL demands defenders who can handle multiple responsibilities, and Styles certainly fits that mold with his rare size-speed... |
10 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.80
|
LB/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.80 | 11 | 84.6 |
84.4
|
There's genuine NFL-caliber ability in Jacas' game, though teams will need to carefully evaluate what they're getting versus what they hope... |
11 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 8 | 64.6 |
84.3
|
Perkins represents the modern evolution of linebacker play - a weapon built for speed and versatility rather than traditional size and... |
12 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 14 | 99.3 |
84.3
|
Campbell's path to the next level hinges on whether NFL coaching staffs can maximize his elite pass rushing instincts while addressing the... |