2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 13-24

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
48	LB Prince Kollie	6-1 227lbs 4.60	LB	227lbs	6-1	4.60	73	529	71.0 MORE>>	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...
25	LB Owen Heinecke	6-2 227lbs 4.62	LB	227lbs	6-2	4.62	29	208.4	79.8 MORE>>	Heinecke's path to a roster runs through special teams, and the tape backs that up clearly. Watch him on punt and kick coverage and you...
46	LB Jaiden Ausberry	6-2 228lbs 4.61	LB	228lbs	6-2	4.61	55	471	73.0 MORE>>	Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
38	LB Xavian Sorey Jr.	6-2 228lbs 4.63	LB	228lbs	6-2	4.63	38	305.8	74.0 MORE>>	Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
42	LB Namdi Obiazor	6-3 229lbs 4.53	LB	229lbs	6-3	4.53	41	313	73.1 MORE>>
52	LB Shad Banks Jr.	6-1 230lbs 4.62	LB	230lbs	6-1	4.62	50	393	66.0 MORE>>	Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior...
40	LB Reid Carrico	6-2 230lbs 4.75	LB	230lbs	6-2	4.75	70	516	74.0 MORE>>	An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly....
39	LB Troy Bowles	6-0 230lbs 4.55	LB	230lbs	6-0	4.55	53	446.5	74.0 MORE>>	Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play...
4	LB CJ Allen	6-1 230lbs 4.55	LB	230lbs	6-1	4.55	4	34.8	86.3 MORE>>	Allen represents exactly what defensive coordinators covet in a modern off-ball linebacker: a player who can be trusted to do his job on...
51	LB Shawn Murphy	6-3 231lbs 4.48	LB	231lbs	6-3	4.48	59	496.5	68.0 MORE>>	Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and...
47	LB Scooby Williams	6-2 231lbs 4.65	LB	231lbs	6-2	4.65	37	298.4	72.6 MORE>>	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...
34	LB Karson Sharar	6-2 231lbs 4.56	LB	231lbs	6-2	4.56	45	325	75.0 MORE>>

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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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.