Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/11/2021

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
4

LB
Nick
Bolton

6-0 232lbs 4.60
LB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.60 4 31.9
89.0
Seen by many as the second best inside linebacker prospect (after Micah Parsons), Bolton is explosive and can range from side to side...
56

LB
Omar
Fortt

6-0 212lbs 4.52
LB
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
212lbs 6-0 4.52 147
53.0
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Good closing speed with long arms to drag...
50

LB
Max
Richardson

5-11 223lbs 4.82
LB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
223lbs 5-11 4.82 97 655.5
56.0
Possesses a short, squatly build to slip through gaps quickly. Legitimate NFL-caliber instincts His versatility and commitment could give...
46

LB
Tavante
Beckett

5-11 220lbs 4.78
LB
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
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...
74

OLB/ED
Elerson
Smith

5-10 262lbs 4.77
OLB/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
262lbs 5-10 4.77 36 220
33.0
Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage. Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill...
24

LB
Rayshard
Ashby

5-10 245lbs 4.72
LB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
245lbs 5-10 4.72 73 423.3
64.0
Trusts his eyes and shows no hesitation with good anticipation to avoid blockers. Has enough hustle and athleticism to make plays in the...

2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Outside 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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2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Outside 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.