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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 55 | 542 |
69.4
|
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... |
45 |
|
6-3
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 63 | 589.5 |
68.0
|
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent... |
19 |
|
6-1
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 20 | 137.5 |
82.0
|
|
23 |
|
6-4
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 40 | 416 |
78.7
|
James Williams enters the NFL Draft as a versatile defensive asset, with a skill set that makes him a dual threat at linebacker and safety.... |
24 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 39 | 348 |
76.1
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Harris has a compact build, but Harris is a crafty... |
33 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 53 | 520.5 |
74.0
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
34 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 56 | 547.5 |
74.0
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off... |
29 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 51 | 518.5 |
75.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |
16 |
|
6-0
225lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 21 | 137.7 |
82.9
|
|
39 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 58 | 548 |
71.0
|
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 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 16 | 123.5 |
82.5
|
|
6 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 13 | 95 |
85.5
|
When flowing downhill, Bowen's instincts and closing burst make him a destructive force, though his occasional overpursuit leaves him... |