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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 51 | 518.5 |
75.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |
36 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 67 | 606 |
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... |
46 |
|
6-4
242lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 68 | 606 |
66.0
|
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping... |
47 |
|
6-2
213lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
213lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 65 | 596 |
63.6
|
Wylie can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wylie also shows good awareness when... |
42 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 54 | 535 |
70.0
|
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core... |
30 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 52 | 519.5 |
75.0
|
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next... |
21 |
|
6-5
245lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.70 | 28 | 233 |
79.5
|
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when... |
15 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 17 | 125 |
82.9
|
|
12 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 14 | 99.3 |
84.3
|
Campbell's path to the next level hinges on whether NFL coaching staffs can maximize his elite pass rushing instincts while addressing the... |
14 |
|
6-2
242lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
242lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 12 | 89 |
83.5
|
|
32 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 41 | 435 |
74.0
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... |
10 |
|
6-3
275lbs
4.80
|
LB/ED |
|
275lbs | 6-3 | 4.80 | 11 | 84.6 |
84.4
|
There's genuine NFL-caliber ability in Jacas' game, though teams will need to carefully evaluate what they're getting versus what they hope... |