Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/21/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
15

LB
Kyle
Louis

6-0 225lbs 4.65
LB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.65 18 135.3
82.9
16

LB/ED
Kalil
Alexander

6-3 225lbs 4.62
LB/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.62 15 124.5
82.5
25

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 44 465
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...
10

LB
Harold
Perkins Jr.

6-1 225lbs 4.45
LB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.45 7 63
84.3
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with elite sideline-to-sideline range and exceptional burst. His ability to excel in multiple...
7

LB
Whit
Weeks

6-2 228lbs 4.60
LB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
228lbs 6-2 4.60 9 76.3
85.2
At the next level, we're looking at a true three-down linebacker who brings immediate impact potential in multiple defensive schemes. The...
11

LB
Amare
Campbell

6-0 230lbs 4.70
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.70 12 97
84.3
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Campbell has good quickness and an...
32

LB
Julien
Simon

6-1 230lbs 4.65
LB
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.65 51 515
74.0
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the...
33

LB
Scooby
Williams

6-2 230lbs 4.65
LB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
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...
37

LB
Shawn
Murphy

6-2 230lbs 4.48
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.48 47 477.5
72.8
Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and...
28

LB
Reid
Carrico

6-2 232lbs 4.65
LB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.65 48 488
75.0
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly....
22

LB
James
Williams

6-4 232lbs 4.65
LB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
232lbs 6-4 4.65 39 417
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....
43

LB
Raul
Aguirre Jr.

6-2 233lbs 4.65
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
233lbs 6-2 4.65 55 541
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...

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.