Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
15

LB/ED
Gabe
Jacas

6-3 275lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.80 19 243
80.0
Jacas projects as a scheme-versatile edge defender with the potential to contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts at the next level. His...
34

LB/ED
Samuel
M'Pemba

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 91 803
51.3
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core...
36

LB
Ethan
Calvert

6-3 215lbs 4.65
LB
Cal Poly   Mascot
Cal Poly Mascot
215lbs 6-3 4.65 94 840
49.6
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...
13

LB/ED
Trey
Moore

6-3 245lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.60 17 222
80.6
Moore projects as a high-upside edge rusher in the NFL, with the potential to make an immediate impact as a situational pass rusher. His...
11

LB
Jaishawn
Barham

6-3 248lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
248lbs 6-3 4.55 14 169
82.0
Barham's NFL fit hinges on his ability to leverage his strengths in run defense and pass rushing while improving his coverage skills. His...
8

LB/ED
David
Bailey

6-3 240lbs 4.52
LB/ED
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.52 9 115
83.1
A high-ceiling, low-floor prospect with the tools to become an impact player at the next level. His elite first-step quickness and...
1

LB
Anthony
Hill Jr.

6-3 235lbs 4.50
LB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.50 1 21
88.7
He’s excellent changing direction, an agile mover who can win by countering inside and exploding with impressive burst when...
18

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 29 333
74.8
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
25

LB/ED
Mitchell
Melton

6-4 261lbs 4.76
LB/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
261lbs 6-4 4.76 44 446
65.2
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when...
37

LB/ED
Keanu
Koht

6-4 242lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
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...
14

LB
James
Williams

6-4 232lbs 4.65
LB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
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....
39

LB
Arvell
Reese

6-4 238lbs 4.58
LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
238lbs 6-4 4.58 136
20.0
Reese disrupts plays in the backfield regularly. He also has the agility and pure speed to cover sideline to sideline, moving like a safety...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.