2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 37-48
LAST UPDATED: 02/18/2026
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
6-0
230lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 53 | 446.5 |
74.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... | |
38 |
6-2
230lbs
4.75
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 70 | 516 |
74.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... | |
39 |
6-1
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 71 | 522 |
74.0
|
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next... | |
40 |
6-3
229lbs
4.53
|
LB |
|
229lbs | 6-3 | 4.53 | 41 | 313 |
73.1
|
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41 |
6-3
236lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
236lbs | 6-3 | 4.56 | 40 | 308.6 |
73.0
|
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42 |
6-2
293lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
293lbs | 6-2 | 4.88 | 47 | 357.3 |
73.0
|
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43 |
6-4
256lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
256lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 52 | 416 |
73.0
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... | |
44 |
6-2
228lbs
4.61
|
LB |
|
228lbs | 6-2 | 4.61 | 55 | 471 |
73.0
|
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker... | |
45 |
6-2
231lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 37 | 298.4 |
72.6
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off... | |
46 |
6-1
227lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
227lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 73 | 529 |
71.0
|
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... | |
47 |
6-4
255lbs
4.89
|
LB/ED |
|
255lbs | 6-4 | 4.89 | 88 | 560.5 |
70.7
|
With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's... | |
48 |
6-1
240lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 90 | 562.5 |
70.0
|
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... |












