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
5
Suntarine Perkins Ole Miss Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB/ED
Suntarine
 Perkins

6-1 210lbs 4.58
LB/ED
Ole Miss Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.58 5 52.6
85.5
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 The elephant in the room is Perkins' miniscule 210-pound frame-built more like a safety than an edge defender. This severe physical...
39
Rara Dillworth Troy Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB/ED
Rara
 Dillworth

6-2 203lbs 4.55
LB/ED
Troy Mascot
Troy Mascot
203lbs 6-2 4.55 62 577.5
73.0
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 Dillworth has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. He’s quick to react and locate the ball,...

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.