Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/22/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
24

LB/ED
Trey
Moore

6-3 245lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
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...
22

LB
Jaishawn
Barham

6-3 248lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
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...
8

LB/ED
David
Bailey

6-3 240lbs 4.52
LB/ED
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.52 7 58.5
85.1
Bailey will make an immediate impact as a designated pass rusher who can wreak havoc on passing downs, but the road to becoming an...
1

LB
Anthony
Hill Jr.

6-3 235lbs 4.50
LB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.50 1 14.2
88.3
Hill brings a rare combination of downhill thumping and sideline-to-sideline range that will translate immediately at the next level....
28

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 51 489
75.2
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
14

LB
Austin
Romaine

6-2 242lbs 4.75
LB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
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

LB
Bryce
Boettcher

6-2 225lbs 4.70
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
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

LB
Keon
Wylie

6-2 213lbs 4.70
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
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

LB
Raul
Aguirre Jr.

6-2 233lbs 4.65
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
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

LB
Scooby
Williams

6-2 230lbs 4.65
LB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
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

LB
Reid
Carrico

6-2 232lbs 4.65
LB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
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....
6

LB
Drayk
Bowen

6-2 239lbs 4.62
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.62 12 96.3
85.5
When flowing downhill, Bowen's instincts and closing burst make him a destructive force, though his occasional overpursuit leaves him...

2026 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.
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.

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2026 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.