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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
46 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 57 | 544 |
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... |
38 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
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... |
17 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 18 | 125 |
82.9
|
|
43 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
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... |
4 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 4 | 50 |
85.9
|
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized... |
3 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 2 | 38.5 |
86.2
|
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against... |
13 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 9 | 70.4 |
83.5
|
Wilson's speed jumps off the tape, but his coverage work against better athletes tells a different story. He's money in run fits and... |
1 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 1 | 14.2 |
88.3
|
Hill brings a rare combination of downhill thumping and sideline-to-sideline range that will translate immediately at the next level.... |
9 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.48
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.48 | 10 | 77.2 |
84.7
|
The modern NFL demands defenders who can handle multiple responsibilities, and Styles certainly fits that mold with his rare size-speed... |
20 |
|
6-4
236lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-4 | 4.55 | 25 | 179.3 |
82.4
|
Barton's tape screams modern NFL linebacker. His range and coverage chops jump off the screen, flashing the ability to erase tight ends... |
16 |
|
6-2
236lbs
4.44
|
LB |
|
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... |
50 |
|
6-4
238lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-4 | 4.58 | 49 | 481 |
61.5
|
Reese disrupts plays in the backfield regularly. He also has the agility and pure speed to cover sideline to sideline, moving like a safety... |