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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
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6-2
239lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 2 | 35.4 |
87.8
|
When I study Lawson's tape, I see a blue-chip linebacker prospect whose combination of instincts and physicality will make him an immediate... |
28 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.44
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.44 | 35 | 270.3 |
75.0
|
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... |
48 |
|
6-4
238lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 43 | 452 |
61.5
|
Reese disrupts plays in the backfield regularly. He also has the agility and pure speed to cover sideline to sideline, moving like a safety... |
18 |
|
6-4
236lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 23 | 169 |
82.4
|
Barton's tape screams modern NFL linebacker. His range and coverage chops jump off the screen, flashing the ability to erase tight ends... |
15 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 17 | 125 |
82.9
|
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41 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 71 | 636 |
70.4
|
Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
4 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 3 | 45.2 |
85.9
|
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized... |
3 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 4 | 47 |
86.2
|
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against... |
13 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 7 | 63.3 |
83.5
|
Wilson's speed jumps off the tape, but his coverage work against better athletes tells a different story. He's money in run fits and... |
1 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 1 | 10.1 |
88.3
|
Hill brings a rare combination of downhill thumping and sideline-to-sideline range that will translate immediately at the next level.... |
9 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.48
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.48 | 9 | 71.2 |
84.7
|
The modern NFL demands defenders who can handle multiple responsibilities, and Styles certainly fits that mold with his rare size-speed... |
36 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 67 | 606 |
73.7
|
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... |