Linebacker Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2022

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
34

OLB/ED
Kyron
Johnson

6-1 230lbs 4.40
OLB/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.40 43 296.7
71.2
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop...
24

OLB
Zakoby
McClain

5-11 228lbs 4.69
OLB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
228lbs 5-11 4.69 23 169.3
78.0
Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when he has an open lane. Closes...
61

LB
Drew
White

6-0 228lbs 4.67
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
228lbs 6-0 4.67 64 474.7
58.0
A bit stiff in the hips but breaks down well and delivers forceful contact, flashing the ability to create turnovers.Possesses a short,...
48

LB
Josh
Ross

6-0 227lbs 4.79
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
227lbs 6-0 4.79 46 326.4
63.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
10

LB
Brian
Asamoah

6-0 226lbs 4.56
LB
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.56 14 87
83.5
Asamoah has been a consistent performer for the Sooners and last year was probably the best player on their defense. He has excellent...
5

LB
Christian
Harris

6-0 226lbs 4.44
LB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.44 3 50.7
86.8
Harris does everything well and displays no obvious weakness in his game and will likely be able to start from day one. At the beginning of...
52

OLB/ED
James
Houston IV

6-1 225lbs 4.86
OLB/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.86 63 456
60.2
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
43

OLB
Isaiah
Graham-Moble...

6-2 225lbs 4.74
OLB
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.74 54 368.5
66.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on...
39

LB
Jeremiah
Gemmel

6-1 225lbs 4.70
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.70 34 260.6
70.0
Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the...
71

OLB
Jahad
Woods

6-1 225lbs 4.64
OLB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.64 90 662
53.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
55

LB
Djimon
Colbert

6-1 225lbs 4.62
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.62 77 521
60.2
Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at...
1

LB
Nakobe
Dean

6-0 225lbs 4.52
LB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.52 2 20.8
90.4
Being the leader of the best defense in college football is enabling Nakobe Dean, to build a case for himself to be the first linebacker...

2022 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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2022 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.