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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 52 | 496 |
62.3
|
Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular... |
26 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 47 | 465 |
63.6
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
25 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 44 | 446 |
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... |
24 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 43 | 443 |
65.8
|
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... |
23 |
|
6-2
216lbs
4.61
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-2 | 4.61 | 42 | 433 |
67.2
|
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker... |
22 |
|
6-1
221lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 41 | 432 |
67.2
|
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... |
21 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 37 | 411 |
70.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |
20 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 35 | 386 |
72.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... |
19 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.44
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.44 | 34 | 376 |
73.0
|
Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas. Rojas can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it... |
18 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.49
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.49 | 29 | 333 |
74.8
|
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing... |
17 |
|
6-6
215lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-6 | 4.56 | 26 | 287 |
77.5
|
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and... |
16 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 22 | 254 |
79.7
|
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next... |