Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/21/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
30

LB
Jaiden
Ausberry

6-2 216lbs 4.61
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.61 38 359.5
74.0
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
40

LB
Tyler
Grubbs

6-2 235lbs 4.60
LB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.60 70 638
70.4
Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses...
7

LB
Whit
Weeks

6-2 228lbs 4.60
LB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
228lbs 6-2 4.60 9 76.3
85.2
At the next level, we're looking at a true three-down linebacker who brings immediate impact potential in multiple defensive schemes. The...
2

LB
Deontae
Lawson

6-2 239lbs 4.60
LB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.60 2 35
87.8
When I study Lawson's tape, I see a blue-chip linebacker prospect whose combination of instincts and physicality will make him an immediate...
36

LB/ED
Rara
Dillworth

6-2 203lbs 4.55
LB/ED
Troy   Mascot
Troy Mascot
203lbs 6-2 4.55 53 531
73.0
Dillworth has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. He’s quick to react and locate the ball,...
37

LB
Shawn
Murphy

6-2 230lbs 4.48
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.48 47 477.5
72.8
Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and...
27

LB
Tony
Rojas

6-2 239lbs 4.44
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.44 33 272
75.0
Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas. Rojas can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it...
9

LB/ED
Gabe
Jacas

6-3 275lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.80 11 96
84.4
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...
41

LB/ED
Samuel
M'Pemba

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 54 536
70.0
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core...
44

LB
Ethan
Calvert

6-3 215lbs 4.65
LB
Cal Poly   Mascot
Cal Poly Mascot
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...
16

LB/ED
Kalil
Alexander

6-3 225lbs 4.62
LB/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.62 15 124.5
82.5
21

LB/ED
Trey
Moore

6-3 245lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.60 23 197
78.8
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...

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.