Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
9
Lander Barton Utah Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB
Lander
 Barton

6-4 236lbs 4.55
LB
Utah Mascot
Utah Mascot
236lbs 6-4 4.55 6 121
83.1
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 Barton's tape screams modern NFL linebacker. His range and coverage chops jump off the screen, flashing the ability to erase tight ends...
12
Princewill Umanmielen Nebraska Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB/ED
Princewill
 Umanmielen

6-5 245lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Nebraska Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-5 4.70 16 181
81.6
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 He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when...
17
Eric Gentry USC Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB
Eric
 Gentry

6-6 215lbs 4.56
LB
USC Mascot
USC Mascot
215lbs 6-6 4.56 26 287
77.5
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 Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and...

2026 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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2026 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.