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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 |
|
6-0
231lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-0 | 4.66 | 38 | 222.5 |
68.0
|
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Has enough hustle and... |
17 |
|
6-3
226lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 39 | 226.7 |
71.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... |
16 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.74
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 33 | 211.5 |
71.0
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... |
15 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.46
|
OLB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.46 | 10 | 77.9 |
82.8
|
Sam Williams is no doubt an elite athletic specimen who possesses an elite combination of speed, hand strength, and explosiveness. He has... |
14 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 14 | 83.1 |
77.0
|
Displays nice agility and awareness in coverage. Has the size and speed to be effective rushing the passer. Tougher between the tackles... |
13 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 17 | 112.7 |
79.0
|
Rice is one of a few Bulldog defenders likely to be picked this draft. He was widely considered the leader of the defense and got respect... |
12 |
|
6-3
242lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
242lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 12 | 76.2 |
83.0
|
A member of the most talented linebacker unit in college football, he possesses the type of all-around skill set that enables him to play... |
11 |
|
6-3
240lbs
4.62
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 9 | 54.3 |
83.0
|
After missing the whole of the 2019 season with an ACL injury Dylan was able to bounce back and enjoy a good 2020 season in which he did a... |
10 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 10 | 66.1 |
84.0
|
When you see Chazz Surratt flying around the field as one of the most athletic linebacker prospects in the draft it is hard to imagine not... |
9 |
|
6-4
234lbs
4.44
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-4 | 4.44 | 25 | 175 |
85.0
|
Davis has been rocketing up draft boards recently - in January he was ranked as the 12th best prospect, but now, mainly due to a very... |
8 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.70
|
OLB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 16 | 104.5 |
86.0
|
Chris is the son of Chris Rumph Sr, the outside linebackers coach for the Houston Texans. Rumph has been an impressive presence for the... |
7 |
|
6-4
231lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 11 | 68.1 |
88.0
|
Cox forms part of a great group of linebackers in the 2021 class showing great size and speed. He was an FCS transfer who has made the most... |