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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 43 | 443 |
65.8
|
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... |
21 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 37 | 411 |
70.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |
26 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 47 | 465 |
63.6
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
14 |
|
6-4
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-4 | 4.65 | 18 | 234 |
80.3
|
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.... |
4 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 4 | 61 |
85.3
|
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... |
33 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 80 | 709 |
55.5
|
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be... |
27 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 52 | 496 |
62.3
|
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... |
37 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 100 | 903 |
43.7
|
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping... |
38 |
|
6-2
213lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
213lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 109 | 968 |
37.5
|
Wylie can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wylie also shows good awareness when... |
2 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 2 | 37 |
87.1
|
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Campbell has good quickness and an... |
16 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 22 | 254 |
79.7
|
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next... |
12 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.70 | 16 | 181 |
81.6
|
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when... |