2027 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 25-36
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
46 |
6-0
233lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-0 | 4.63 | 40 | 334 |
74.0
|
Woodyard has been one of the SEC's best run defenders since moving to Missouri. He reads plays quickly, fills downhill with purpose and has... | |
45 |
6-1
226lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 6-1 | 4.62 | 41 | 335.5 |
74.4
|
Lewis is an experienced, athletic linebacker who has been part of Oklahoma's defense for four seasons. He does his best work as a blitzer,... | |
44 |
5-11
228lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
228lbs | 5-11 | 4.70 | 44 | 363.5 |
74.8
|
Hardy is a productive, instinctive linebacker who has been a key part of Indiana's defense for two seasons. He reads runs quickly, finishes... | |
43 |
6-2
239lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 62 | 551.5 |
75.0
|
A fast, downhill linebacker at Virginia, Robinson plays with the speed and physicality to cover ground and finish, flowing to the ball from... | |
42 |
6-4
255lbs
4.68
|
LB/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.68 | 49 | 385.7 |
75.0
|
Johnson has the build, background and coaching of an NFL edge defender, and Kirby Smart's staff trusted him enough to start all 14 games as... | |
41 |
6-2
245lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 39 | 329.5 |
75.0
|
Jones is an athletic, instinctive linebacker who has found a starting role at Boston College. He has rare speed for the position, tackles... | |
40 |
6-3
230lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.63 | 38 | 313 |
75.0
|
Okoronkwo is an instinctive, aggressive linebacker who has grown quickly for a player who learned the game in Germany. He reads runs fast... | |
39 |
6-2
244lbs
4.68
|
LB/ED |
|
244lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 37 | 299 |
75.0
|
Russaw has carved out a role as a physical edge setter for Ohio State. He holds up well against the run, plays with good leverage and... | |
38 |
6-3
240lbs
4.67
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.67 | 31 | 240.5 |
76.5
|
Woodson is a physical, experienced linebacker who brings energy to the Alabama front. He fills downhill against the run, times his blitzes... | |
37 |
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 36 | 278 |
77.3
|
Campbell is a high-volume, downhill linebacker who led Penn State with eighty-three tackles and forty-eight run stops, a productive run... | |
36 |
6-1
232lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 45 | 368 |
78.0
|
Pierce is a clean, instinctive off-ball linebacker whose sets a firm edge against the run, a downhill trigger who finishes tackles reliably... | |
35 |
6-1
238lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-1 | 4.56 | 33 | 257.5 |
78.0
|
Carter is a fast, instinctive linebacker who ranks among the most productive tacklers in the SEC. He covers ground quickly, finishes in... |












