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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 |
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6-4
236lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 25 | 179.3 |
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... |
22 |
|
6-3
248lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
248lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 36 | 274.7 |
80.7
|
Barham's NFL fit hinges on his ability to leverage his strengths in run defense and pass rushing while improving his coverage skills. His... |
39 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.55
|
LB/ED |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 62 | 575.5 |
73.0
|
Dillworth has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. He’s quick to react and locate the ball,... |
27 |
|
6-6
215lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-6 | 4.56 | 54 | 539.5 |
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... |
4 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 4 | 50 |
85.9
|
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized... |
5 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 5 | 52.4 |
85.5
|
The elephant in the room is Perkins' miniscule 210-pound frame-built more like a safety than an edge defender. This severe physical... |
50 |
|
6-4
238lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 49 | 481 |
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... |
43 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 75 | 656.5 |
70.4
|
Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
36 |
|
6-1
221lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 60 | 571.5 |
74.0
|
Kollie faces an uphill battle to carve out a role in the NFL. His tweener frame and limited collegiate production suggest he'll likely be a... |
7 |
|
6-2
228lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
228lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 8 | 63.6 |
85.2
|
At the next level, we're looking at a true three-down linebacker who brings immediate impact potential in multiple defensive schemes. The... |
2 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 3 | 38.6 |
87.8
|
When I study Lawson's tape, I see a blue-chip linebacker prospect whose combination of instincts and physicality will make him an immediate... |
24 |
|
6-3
245lbs
4.60
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.60 | 26 | 198.3 |
78.8
|
Moore projects as a high-upside edge rusher in the NFL, with the potential to make an immediate impact as a situational pass rusher. His... |