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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
41 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.66 | 132 |
58.0
|
Good athlete. Shows a natural feel for pass rushing. Very good lateral agility to shake pass blockers. Keeps feet moving after initial... | |
40 |
|
6-2
221lbs
4.83
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-2 | 4.83 | 128 | 945 |
59.0
|
Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to... |
39 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 124 | 920 |
59.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is... |
38 |
|
6-1
229lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 105 | 696 |
59.0
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... |
37 |
|
6-7
255lbs
4.71
|
OLB/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-7 | 4.71 | 20 | 133.1 |
59.0
|
He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run. Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past... |
36 |
|
6-1
228lbs
4.82
|
OLB/ED |
|
228lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 104 | 694 |
60.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... |
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... |
34 |
|
6-3
232lbs
4.73
|
OLB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-3 | 4.73 | 40 | 287 |
75.1
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... |
33 |
|
6-3
230lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 100 | 663 |
61.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... |
32 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 88 | 550 |
61.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... |
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... |