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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 28 | 352 |
72.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... |
14 |
|
6-2
216lbs
4.61
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-2 | 4.61 | 32 | 389 |
67.2
|
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker... |
15 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 34 | 395 |
65.2
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... |
16 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 51 | 532 |
59.3
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes... |
17 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 53 | 555 |
58.5
|
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior... |
18 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.48
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 64 | 624 |
56.0
|
Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and... |
19 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 66 | 638 |
55.5
|
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be... |
20 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 77 | 729 |
51.3
|
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core... |
21 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 79 | 752 |
50.1
|
He’s an instinctive and active chase-and-tackle 4-3 Will, with the speed to go sideline to sideline. Aguirre takes excellent angles. He... |
22 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 85 | 822 |
43.7
|
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 |
|
6-2
213lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
213lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 94 | 880 |
37.5
|
Wylie can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wylie also shows good awareness when... |
24 |
|
6-4
238lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 122 |
20.0
|
Reese disrupts plays in the backfield regularly. He also has the agility and pure speed to cover sideline to sideline, moving like a safety... |