Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/19/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
4
Taurean York Texas A&M Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB
Taurean
 York

6-0 235lbs 4.58
LB
Texas A&M Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.58 4 50
85.9
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 York's tackling technique and run defense instincts translate immediately, though interior offensive linemen will test his undersized...
29
Troy Bowles Michigan Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB
Troy
 Bowles

6-0 220lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan Mascot
Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.55 34 267.7
75.0
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 Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.