Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/19/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
11

LB
Amare
Campbell

6-0 230lbs 4.70
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.70 12 97
84.3
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Campbell has good quickness and an...
15

LB
Kyle
Louis

6-0 225lbs 4.65
LB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.65 18 135.3
82.9
23

LB
Michael
Harris

6-0 216lbs 4.65
LB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
216lbs 6-0 4.65 37 347
76.1
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...
38

LB
Raesjon
Davis

6-0 220lbs 4.64
LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.64 59 579
71.0
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes...
4

LB
Taurean
York

6-0 235lbs 4.58
LB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.58 3 54
85.9
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized...
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...
29

LB
Jason
Henderson

6-1 225lbs 4.70
LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.70 52 525.5
75.0
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next...
14

LB
Jacob
Rodriguez

6-1 235lbs 4.70
LB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.70 16 126.5
82.9
35

LB
Stephen
Dix Jr.

6-1 234lbs 4.66
LB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
234lbs 6-1 4.66 62 592
73.7
Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular...
42

LB
Stefon
Thompson

6-1 240lbs 4.65
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
240lbs 6-1 4.65 72 646.5
70.0
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be...
18

LB
Rasheem
Biles

6-1 215lbs 4.65
LB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.65 20 138.5
82.0
32

LB
Julien
Simon

6-1 230lbs 4.65
LB
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.65 51 515
74.0
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the...

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.