Linebacker Rankings 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 |
|
6-7
245lbs
4.75
|
OLB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-7 | 4.75 | 23 | 163.7 |
34.0
|
Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to... |
24 |
|
5-10
245lbs
4.72
|
LB |
|
245lbs | 5-10 | 4.72 | 73 | 423.3 |
64.0
|
Trusts his eyes and shows no hesitation with good anticipation to avoid blockers. Has enough hustle and athleticism to make plays in the... |
76 |
|
6-1
245lbs
4.57
|
OLB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 63 | 350 |
31.0
|
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Big, aggressive hitter who... |
1 |
|
6-2
244lbs
4.39
|
LB/ED |
|
244lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 1 | 5.7 |
93.0
|
Star line-backer for the Lions, Micah Parsons looks to be the top prospect at his position and a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft. Micah had a... |
28 |
|
6-0
243lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
243lbs | 6-0 | 4.75 | 35 | 215.4 |
62.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks.... |
23 |
|
6-2
242lbs
4.72
|
OLB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 66 | 382 |
64.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... |
12 |
|
6-3
242lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
242lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 12 | 76.2 |
83.0
|
A member of the most talented linebacker unit in college football, he possesses the type of all-around skill set that enables him to play... |
72 |
|
6-2
241lbs
4.78
|
OLB/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 61 | 346.2 |
35.0
|
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit. He... |
78 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 86 | 640.5 |
30.0
|
Spends a lot of time outside the box in coverage, but he has the strength to hold the edge against large tight ends and linemen. Gives... |
64 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.79
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.79 | 29 | 196.6 |
53.0
|
Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop... |
65 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 108 | 727 |
53.0
|
Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right... |
77 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.73
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 56 | 326.3 |
30.0
|
Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. Has good balance and short-area burst to stay on his... |