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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
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6-6
215lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-6 | 4.56 | 50 | 515 |
76.0
|
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and... |
21 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.70 | 28 | 233 |
79.5
|
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when... |
32 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 41 | 435 |
74.0
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... |
46 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 68 | 606 |
66.0
|
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping... |
23 |
|
6-4
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 40 | 416 |
78.7
|
James Williams enters the NFL Draft as a versatile defensive asset, with a skill set that makes him a dual threat at linebacker and safety.... |
48 |
|
6-4
238lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 43 | 452 |
61.5
|
Reese disrupts plays in the backfield regularly. He also has the agility and pure speed to cover sideline to sideline, moving like a safety... |
18 |
|
6-4
236lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 23 | 169 |
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... |
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... |
42 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 54 | 535 |
70.0
|
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core... |
45 |
|
6-3
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 63 | 589.5 |
68.0
|
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent... |
17 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 16 | 123.5 |
82.5
|