Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

58 linebackers ranked

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
44	LB Jackie Marshall	6-2 293lbs 4.88	LB	293lbs	6-2	4.88	47	357.3	73.0 MORE>>
7	LB/ED Gabe Jacas	6-4 260lbs 4.80	LB/ED	260lbs	6-4	4.80	6	51.5	85.1 MORE>>	There's genuine NFL-caliber ability in Jacas' game, though teams will need to carefully evaluate what they're getting versus what they hope...
27	LB/ED Jack Pyburn	6-4 258lbs 4.90	LB/ED	258lbs	6-4	4.90	35	289.5	78.0 MORE>>
45	LB/ED Mitchell Melton	6-4 256lbs 4.62	LB/ED	256lbs	6-4	4.62	52	416	73.0 MORE>>	Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when...
49	LB/ED Demon Clowney	6-4 255lbs 4.89	LB/ED	255lbs	6-4	4.89	88	560.5	70.7 MORE>>	With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's...
55	LB/ED Sam M'Pemba	6-3 252lbs 4.70	LB/ED	252lbs	6-3	4.70	56	491.5	64.2 MORE>>	The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core...
16	LB/ED Mason Reiger	6-5 251lbs 4.78	LB/ED	251lbs	6-5	4.78	22	162.8	82.8 MORE>>	After spending a lot of time with Reiger's film, the conviction here is that this is a legitimate NFL edge rusher, but with some clear...
1	LB/ED David Bailey	6-4 251lbs 4.50	LB/ED	251lbs	6-4	4.50	2	11.4	89.7 MORE>>	Bailey's first step is among the best in this class, and once he clears the corner, quarterbacks are in serious trouble. The 13.5 sacks and...
35	LB/ED Marvin Jones Jr.	6-5 245lbs 4.69	LB/ED	245lbs	6-5	4.69	46	345.3	75.0 MORE>>
32	LB/ED Keyshawn James-Newby	6-2 244lbs 4.53	LB/ED	244lbs	6-2	4.53	44	319	77.0 MORE>>
3	LB Sonny Styles	6-5 244lbs 4.46	LB	244lbs	6-5	4.46	3	12.1	88.5 MORE>>	The combine in Indianapolis confirmed what Ohio State's strength staff had been whispering about for two years. A 4.46 forty, a 43.5-inch...
19	LB/ED Trey Moore	6-2 243lbs 4.54	LB/ED	243lbs	6-2	4.54	23	167.3	81.3 MORE>>	Moore fits best as a sub-package edge rusher in a 3-4 scheme, the kind of player you send after the quarterback on passing downs and maybe...

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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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.