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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.62
|
LB/ED |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 17 | 124.5 |
82.5
|
|
28 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.49
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.49 | 51 | 489 |
75.2
|
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing... |
11 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 6 | 56 |
84.3
|
Perkins represents the modern evolution of linebacker play - a weapon built for speed and versatility rather than traditional size and... |
36 |
|
6-1
221lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 60 | 571.5 |
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... |
41 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 59 | 571 |
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... |
29 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 32 | 262.7 |
75.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... |
26 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 40 | 351 |
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... |
33 |
|
6-2
216lbs
4.61
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-2 | 4.61 | 42 | 373 |
74.0
|
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker... |
21 |
|
6-1
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 22 | 138 |
82.0
|
|
47 |
|
6-3
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 69 | 612 |
68.0
|
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent... |
27 |
|
6-6
215lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-6 | 4.56 | 54 | 539.5 |
76.0
|
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and... |
49 |
|
6-2
213lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
213lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 66 | 598 |
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... |