Linebacker Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/31/2022

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
69

LB
Jack
Gibbens

6-4 245lbs 4.82
LB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.82 85 625.5
55.2
Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop...
68

ILB/ED
Kana'i
Mauga

6-2 245lbs 4.75
ILB/ED
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.75 81 589.5
56.0
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind.A bit stiff but makes the...
21

LB
Mike
Rose

6-4 245lbs 4.70
LB
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
245lbs 6-4 4.70 22 158.8
78.4
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength...
41

LB
Tyshon
Fogg

6-2 245lbs 4.55
LB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.55 57 398
68.0
Displays nice agility and awareness in coverage. Has the size and speed to be effective rushing the passer.Gives effort between the tackles...
16

OLB/ED
DeAngelo
Malone

6-3 243lbs 4.69
OLB/ED
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
243lbs 6-3 4.69 15 89.1
81.1
DeAngelo Malone is a bit of a tweener - he was primarily a defensive end on the edge at Western Kentucky and put up a constant stream of...
13

LB
Troy
Andersen

6-4 243lbs 4.42
LB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
243lbs 6-4 4.42 11 78.9
82.7
Since the Senior Bowl Anderson's stock has been skyrocketing - with teams finally taking notice of a player who prior to the 2021 season...
26

OLB/ED
Christopher
Allen

6-4 242lbs 4.70
OLB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
242lbs 6-4 4.70 26 184.5
77.0
Excellent in coverage. Stays with tight ends and receivers in the slot with very good straight-line speed and change-of-direction ability...
12

LB
Quay
Walker

6-4 241lbs 4.52
LB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.52 4 59.3
82.9
Quay Walker is an impressive athlete who's performed at an outstanding level in the highest level of college football. He is an elite...
44

LB
Jaylan
Alexander

6-1 240lbs 4.80
LB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
240lbs 6-1 4.80 59 432.5
64.2
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.Has enough hustle and athleticism to make plays in the flat...
66

LB
Olakunle
Fatukasi

6-2 240lbs 4.78
LB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.78 51 352.3
57.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
59

OLB/ED
Christian
Albright

6-2 240lbs 4.75
OLB/ED
Ball State   Mascot
Ball State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.75 79 570
59.0
Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers as a tackler. Takes aggressive angles to the ball. Reads the quarterback...
57

LB
James
Skalski

6-0 240lbs 4.72
LB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
240lbs 6-0 4.72 56 385.7
59.0
Skalski is a solid player who will likely be looked at as a late-round prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft. He's a smart great effort player,...

2022 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.
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2022 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.