Linebacker Rankings 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.77 | 116 | 831 |
58.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... |
65 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 108 | 727 |
53.0
|
Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right... |
59 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.77 | 67 |
53.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... | |
27 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.77
|
OLB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 134 |
62.0
|
Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by... | |
72 |
|
6-2
241lbs
4.78
|
OLB/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 61 | 346.2 |
35.0
|
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit. He... |
51 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.78
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.78 | 141 |
55.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... | |
46 |
|
5-11
220lbs
4.78
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 5-11 | 4.78 | 145 |
57.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... | |
64 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.79
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.79 | 29 | 196.6 |
53.0
|
Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop... |
78 |
|
6-6
240lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-6 | 4.80 | 86 | 640.5 |
30.0
|
Spends a lot of time outside the box in coverage, but he has the strength to hold the edge against large tight ends and linemen. Gives... |
39 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.80
|
OLB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.80 | 124 | 920 |
59.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is... |
3 |
|
6-4
260lbs
4.80
|
LB |
|
260lbs | 6-4 | 4.80 | 3 | 30 |
90.0
|
One of the top 5 edge players in the 2021 draft Zaven is expected to hear his name called towards the end of the first or early in the... |
70 |
|
6-1
231lbs
4.81
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-1 | 4.81 | 45 | 275.7 |
45.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Has recovery speed to get back into plays. Reliable open-field... |