Linebacker Rankings 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 |
|
6-2
240lbs
4.73
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 56 | 326.3 |
30.0
|
Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. Has good balance and short-area burst to stay on his... |
44 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.73
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.73 | 126 | 933 |
58.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... |
52 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.74
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 162 |
54.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... | |
31 |
|
6-2
251lbs
4.74
|
OLB/ED |
|
251lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 18 | 115.3 |
61.0
|
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Flashes strength to punch... |
16 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.74
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 33 | 211.5 |
71.0
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... |
35 |
|
6-2
221lbs
4.75
|
OLB/ED |
|
221lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 96 | 653 |
60.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... |
28 |
|
6-0
243lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
243lbs | 6-0 | 4.75 | 35 | 215.4 |
62.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks.... |
29 |
|
6-0
224lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
224lbs | 6-0 | 4.75 | 72 | 413 |
62.0
|
Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers as a tackler. Takes aggressive angles to the ball. Quick to read run,... |
57 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 158 |
53.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... | |
42 |
|
6-2
245lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 59 | 371 |
73.0
|
Downhill defender and physical tackler. Uses his eyes to decipher and break down the play, showing good awareness and discipline to sniff... |
73 |
|
6-7
245lbs
4.75
|
OLB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-7 | 4.75 | 23 | 163.7 |
34.0
|
Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to... |
74 |
|
5-10
262lbs
4.77
|
OLB/ED |
|
262lbs | 5-10 | 4.77 | 36 | 220 |
33.0
|
Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage. Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill... |