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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 |
|
6-3
226lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 39 | 226.7 |
71.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... |
36 |
|
6-1
228lbs
4.82
|
OLB/ED |
|
228lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 104 | 694 |
60.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... |
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... |
33 |
|
6-3
230lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 100 | 663 |
61.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... |
53 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.88 | 164 |
54.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | |
25 |
|
6-3
230lbs
4.87
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 82 | 494.5 |
64.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... |
51 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.78
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.78 | 141 |
55.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... | |
16 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.74
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 33 | 211.5 |
71.0
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... |
69 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 28 | 189.2 |
49.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and... |
70 |
|
6-1
231lbs
4.81
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-1 | 4.81 | 45 | 275.7 |
45.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Has recovery speed to get back into plays. Reliable open-field... |
18 |
|
6-0
231lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-0 | 4.66 | 38 | 222.5 |
68.0
|
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Has enough hustle and... |
7 |
|
6-4
231lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 11 | 68.1 |
88.0
|
Cox forms part of a great group of linebackers in the 2021 class showing great size and speed. He was an FCS transfer who has made the most... |