Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

58 linebackers ranked

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
13	LB Taurean York	5-11 226lbs 4.59	LB	226lbs	5-11	4.59	14	101.4	84.5 MORE>>	Sub-package linebacker work is where York's value shows up first, though his skill set and instincts leave the door open for more. His...
54	LB Raesjon Davis	6-0 223lbs 4.64	LB	223lbs	6-0	4.64	82	543.5	65.0 MORE>>	Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes...
39	LB Troy Bowles	6-0 230lbs 4.55	LB	230lbs	6-0	4.55	53	446.5	74.0 MORE>>	Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play...
21	LB Justin Jefferson	6-0 223lbs 4.57	LB	223lbs	6-0	4.57	31	232	81.1 MORE>>	Jefferson is a classic modern-day WILL linebacker whose calling card is his ability to run and cover. At 227 pounds with 4.4 speed, he...
11	LB Kyle Louis	6-0 220lbs 4.53	LB	220lbs	6-0	4.53	10	77	84.7 MORE>>	Louis belongs in a 4-3 scheme as a weakside linebacker where the front four can keep his frame clean. Put him in space and let him play...
56	LB Stefon Thompson	6-1 240lbs 4.73	LB	240lbs	6-1	4.73	94	586	63.6 MORE>>	Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be...
52	LB Shad Banks Jr.	6-1 230lbs 4.62	LB	230lbs	6-1	4.62	50	393	66.0 MORE>>	Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior...
50	LB Stephen Dix Jr.	6-1 240lbs 4.70	LB	240lbs	6-1	4.70	90	562.5	70.0 MORE>>	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...
48	LB Prince Kollie	6-1 227lbs 4.60	LB	227lbs	6-1	4.60	73	529	71.0 MORE>>	Kollie faces an uphill battle to carve out a role in the NFL. His tweener frame and limited collegiate production suggest he'll likely be a...
41	LB Jason Henderson	6-1 225lbs 4.70	LB	225lbs	6-1	4.70	71	522	74.0 MORE>>	Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next...
36	LB Michael Harris	6-1 218lbs 4.65	LB	218lbs	6-1	4.65	48	364	74.2 MORE>>	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...
23	LB Aiden Fisher	6-1 232lbs 4.76	LB	232lbs	6-1	4.76	26	189.3	79.9 MORE>>	Fisher's path to a roster will run through his ability to be a dependable early-down run defender and a quality special teams...

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.
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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.