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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 |
|
6-1
221lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 60 | 556.5 |
74.0
|
Kollie faces an uphill battle to carve out a role in the NFL. His tweener frame and limited collegiate production suggest he'll likely be a... |
5 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 5 | 53.7 |
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 | 47 |
86.2
|
Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against... |
13 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 7 | 63.3 |
83.5
|
Wilson's speed jumps off the tape, but his coverage work against better athletes tells a different story. He's money in run fits and... |
11 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 8 | 64.6 |
84.3
|
Perkins represents the modern evolution of linebacker play - a weapon built for speed and versatility rather than traditional size and... |
40 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 57 | 548 |
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... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-0
225lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 21 | 137.7 |
82.9
|
|
24 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 39 | 348 |
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... |
39 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 58 | 548 |
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 | 45.2 |
85.9
|
York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized... |
27 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 31 | 242.3 |
75.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... |