Linebacker Rankings 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.77 | 116 | 831 |
58.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... |
66 |
|
6-1
217lbs
4.72
|
LB |
|
217lbs | 6-1 | 4.72 | 156 |
52.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... | |
68 |
|
6-1
220lbs
4.72
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-1 | 4.72 | 30 | 204.2 |
52.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... |
38 |
|
6-1
229lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 105 | 696 |
59.0
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... |
19 |
|
6-1
224lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
224lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 53 | 314 |
67.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... |
58 |
|
6-1
223lbs
4.67
|
LB |
|
223lbs | 6-1 | 4.67 | 153 |
53.0
|
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Work in progress as a pass rusher, with... | |
76 |
|
6-1
245lbs
4.57
|
OLB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 63 | 350 |
31.0
|
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Big, aggressive hitter who... |
2 |
|
6-1
215lbs
4.42
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 2 | 25.7 |
91.0
|
One of the top LB prospects in the 2021 draft. An explosive and versatile player whose only knock is his lack of ideal physical traits (a... |
54 |
|
6-2
248lbs
4.89
|
OLB/ED |
|
248lbs | 6-2 | 4.89 | 36 | 278 |
62.0
|
He's not an elite pass rusher and projects as a left end in a 4-3 defense. If he layers on more muscle, he might fit in the 3-4. Size,... |
40 |
|
6-2
221lbs
4.83
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-2 | 4.83 | 128 | 945 |
59.0
|
Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to... |
49 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.82 | 90 | 563 |
56.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and... |
39 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 124 | 920 |
59.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is... |