2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 13-24
LAST UPDATED: 04/10/2026
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
5-11
226lbs
4.59
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 5-11 | 4.59 | 14 | 101.4 |
84.5
|
Sub-package linebacker work is where York's value shows up first, though his skill set and instincts leave the door open for more. His... | |
14 |
6-2
231lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 17 | 143.4 |
84.2
|
The production is real and the football character is the kind NFL staffs trust in a huddle, but the coverage limitations keep this... | |
15 |
6-1
223lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
223lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 15 | 118.6 |
83.3
|
The challenge with Perkins is reconciling what he was as a freshman with what he has been since. That 2022 season was special, a true... | |
16 |
6-5
251lbs
4.78
|
LB/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-5 | 4.78 | 22 | 162.8 |
82.8
|
After spending a lot of time with Reiger's film, the conviction here is that this is a legitimate NFL edge rusher, but with some clear... | |
17 |
6-1
233lbs
4.69
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-1 | 4.69 | 20 | 153.8 |
81.5
|
Boettcher's best path to an NFL roster runs through his coverage ability and special teams value. His zone awareness is solid, he tracks... | |
18 |
6-2
234lbs
4.47
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-2 | 4.47 | 19 | 151.8 |
81.3
|
There is a real football player in Elarms-Orr, but the tape tells you he is not a three-down starter at the next level right now.... | |
19 |
6-2
243lbs
4.54
|
LB/ED |
|
243lbs | 6-2 | 4.54 | 23 | 167.3 |
81.3
|
Moore fits best as a sub-package edge rusher in a 3-4 scheme, the kind of player you send after the quarterback on passing downs and maybe... | |
20 |
6-2
232lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 30 | 211 |
81.2
|
Murdock projects as a rotational linebacker and special teams contributor with the potential to earn more defensive snaps as he... | |
21 |
6-0
223lbs
4.57
|
LB |
|
223lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 31 | 232 |
81.1
|
Jefferson is a classic modern-day WILL linebacker whose calling card is his ability to run and cover. At 227 pounds with 4.4 speed, he... | |
22 |
6-2
238lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 27 | 198.2 |
80.1
|
What you're getting with Rolder is a linebacker who will absolutely thud you in the run game. I've watched plenty of off-ball... | |
23 |
6-1
232lbs
4.76
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-1 | 4.76 | 26 | 189.3 |
79.9
|
Fisher's path to a roster will run through his ability to be a dependable early-down run defender and a quality special teams... | |
24 |
6-5
233lbs
4.79
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-5 | 4.79 | 32 | 236.2 |
79.9
|
Barton's early NFL value will be on special teams and in sub-package defense. His length, decent straight-line speed, and experience in... |












