Linebacker Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
23

LB
Jackson
Sirmon

6-2 235lbs 4.71
LB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.71 29 246
77.0
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Sirmon has the size and strength to stack and shed blockers and...
7

OLB/ED
Javon
Solomon

6-1 246lbs 4.72
OLB/ED
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
246lbs 6-1 4.72 14 127.8
83.2
In the NFL Draft landscape, Javon Solomon emerges as an EDGE prospect with a compelling skill set underscored by elite pass rush...
43

LB
Caleb
Johnson

6-1 235lbs 4.72
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.72 45 403
49.4
Johnson has a compact build, but Johnson is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards...
28

LB
Easton
Gibbs

6-0 232lbs 4.73
LB
Wyoming   Mascot
Wyoming Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.73 33 302
74.3
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. Will stiff-arm linemen to stay free on some plays. Athletic enough to stay with...
25

LB
Aaron
Casey

6-1 231lbs 4.75
LB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
231lbs 6-1 4.75 31 267.4
75.8
A chase-and-tackle Will prospect, Casey is instinctive, reading and reacting quickly and showing the ability to absolutely fly around the...
18

LB
Jaylan
Ford

6-2 240lbs 4.76
LB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.76 20 168.3
78.4
Ford shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He can be used as a rangy run...
31

OLB/ED
Taylor
Upshaw

6-3 254lbs 4.80
OLB/ED
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
254lbs 6-3 4.80 37 340.5
73.2
Coordinated footwork and balance. Makes more plays in pass coverage than expected because of his natural football instincts. Brings down...
42

LB
Aaron
Brule

6-2 240lbs 4.80
LB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.80 57 476
51.2
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
40

LB
Isaiah
Major

6-1 230lbs 4.80
LB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.80 53 437
55.0
Major can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before...
47

LB
Branden
Jennings

6-3 226lbs 4.80
LB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
226lbs 6-3 4.80 51 425
43.7
Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the...
34

LB
Maema
Njongmeta

6-0 229lbs 4.91
LB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
229lbs 6-0 4.91 38 353.3
70.0
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline...

2024 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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2024 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.