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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
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6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 5 | 55.5 |
85.5
|
The elephant in the room is Perkins' miniscule 210-pound frame—built more like a safety than an edge defender. This severe physical... |
3 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 4 | 55.3 |
86.2
|
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against... |
12 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 8 | 65 |
83.5
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Wilson has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
10 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 7 | 63 |
84.3
|
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with elite sideline-to-sideline range and exceptional burst. His ability to excel in multiple... |
39 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 58 | 578 |
71.0
|
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior... |
11 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 12 | 97 |
84.3
|
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Campbell has good quickness and an... |
15 |
|
6-0
225lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 18 | 135.3 |
82.9
|
|
23 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 37 | 347 |
76.1
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Harris has a compact build, but Harris is a crafty... |
38 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 59 | 579 |
71.0
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes... |
4 |
|
6-0
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 3 | 54 |
85.9
|
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized... |
26 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 28 | 237.3 |
75.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... |