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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
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6-2
239lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 10 | 93 |
85.5
|
When flowing downhill, Bowen's instincts and closing burst make him a destructive force, though his occasional overpursuit leaves him... |
38 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 59 | 579 |
71.0
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes... |
42 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 72 | 646.5 |
70.0
|
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be... |
43 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
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... |
44 |
|
6-3
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 65 | 596.5 |
68.0
|
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent... |
15 |
|
6-0
225lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 18 | 135.3 |
82.9
|
|
28 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
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.... |
32 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
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 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
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... |
22 |
|
6-4
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
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.... |
23 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 37 | 347 |
76.1
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Harris has a compact build, but Harris is a crafty... |
18 |
|
6-1
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 20 | 138.5 |
82.0
|