Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/22/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
33

LB
Jaiden
Ausberry

6-2 216lbs 4.61
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.61 42 373
74.0
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
7

LB
Whit
Weeks

6-2 228lbs 4.60
LB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
228lbs 6-2 4.60 8 63.6
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 3 38.6
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...
43

LB
Tyler
Grubbs

6-2 235lbs 4.60
LB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.60 75 656.5
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...
39

LB/ED
Rara
Dillworth

6-2 203lbs 4.55
LB/ED
Troy   Mascot
Troy Mascot
203lbs 6-2 4.55 62 575.5
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,...
40

LB
Shawn
Murphy

6-2 230lbs 4.48
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.48 50 484
72.8
Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and...
16

LB
Samuel
Omosigho

6-2 236lbs 4.44
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.44 19 128
83.3
Omosigho embodies the modern NFL linebacker prototype that defensive coordinators desperately seek - a rangy athlete who can handle...
30

LB
Tony
Rojas

6-2 239lbs 4.44
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.44 37 283.7
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...
31

LB
Jason
Henderson

6-1 225lbs 4.70
LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.70 53 539.5
75.0
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next...
17

LB
Jacob
Rodriguez

6-1 235lbs 4.70
LB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.70 18 125
82.9
38

LB
Stephen
Dix Jr.

6-1 234lbs 4.66
LB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
234lbs 6-1 4.66 72 625
73.7
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...
45

LB
Stefon
Thompson

6-1 240lbs 4.65
LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
240lbs 6-1 4.65 79 672.5
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...

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.