Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/21/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
27

LB
Tony
Rojas

6-2 239lbs 4.44
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.44 33 272
75.0
Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas. Rojas can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it...
10

LB
Harold
Perkins Jr.

6-1 225lbs 4.45
LB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.45 7 63
84.3
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with elite sideline-to-sideline range and exceptional burst. His ability to excel in multiple...
39

LB
Shad
Banks Jr.

6-1 240lbs 4.45
LB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
240lbs 6-1 4.45 58 578
71.0
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior...
37

LB
Shawn
Murphy

6-2 230lbs 4.48
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.48 47 477.5
72.8
Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and...
25

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 44 465
75.2
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
1

LB
Anthony
Hill Jr.

6-3 235lbs 4.50
LB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.50 1 10.3
88.3
Hill brings a rare combination of downhill thumping and sideline-to-sideline range that will translate immediately at the next level....
8

LB/ED
David
Bailey

6-3 240lbs 4.52
LB/ED
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.52 6 62.8
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...
12

LB
Raylen
Wilson

6-1 235lbs 4.52
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.52 8 65
83.5
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Wilson has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the...
3

LB
CJ
Allen

6-1 235lbs 4.55
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.55 4 55.3
86.2
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against...
26

LB
Troy
Bowles

6-0 220lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.55 28 237.3
75.0
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play...
17

LB
Lander
Barton

6-4 236lbs 4.55
LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
236lbs 6-4 4.55 22 168
82.4
Barton's tape screams modern NFL linebacker. His range and coverage chops jump off the screen, flashing the ability to erase tight ends...
19

LB
Jaishawn
Barham

6-3 248lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
248lbs 6-3 4.55 34 280.3
80.7
Barham's NFL fit hinges on his ability to leverage his strengths in run defense and pass rushing while improving his coverage skills. His...

2026 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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2026 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.