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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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... |
3 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 2 | 38.5 |
86.2
|
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against... |
13 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 9 | 70.4 |
83.5
|
Wilson's speed jumps off the tape, but his coverage work against better athletes tells a different story. He's money in run fits and... |
11 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 6 | 56 |
84.3
|
Perkins represents the modern evolution of linebacker play - a weapon built for speed and versatility rather than traditional size and... |
42 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 61 | 573.5 |
71.0
|
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior... |
14 |
|
6-2
242lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
242lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 13 | 103.7 |
83.5
|
Romaine can really see it - the way he triggers downhill and fills gaps shows natural linebacker instincts that you can't teach, but man,... |
15 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 14 | 110.5 |
83.3
|
Boettcher's film reveals a quality technician whose understanding of defensive concepts and consistent execution make him an appealing... |
49 |
|
6-2
213lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
213lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 66 | 598 |
63.6
|
Wylie can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wylie also shows good awareness when... |
46 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 57 | 544 |
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... |
37 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 63 | 582 |
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... |
32 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 58 | 550.5 |
75.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |