Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

58 linebackers ranked

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
27	LB/ED Jack Pyburn	6-4 258lbs 4.90	LB/ED	258lbs	6-4	4.90	35	289.5	78.0 MORE>>
49	LB/ED Demon Clowney	6-4 255lbs 4.89	LB/ED	255lbs	6-4	4.89	88	560.5	70.7 MORE>>	With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, Clowney is remarkably instinctive. He's...
44	LB Jackie Marshall	6-2 293lbs 4.88	LB	293lbs	6-2	4.88	47	357.3	73.0 MORE>>
29	LB/ED Kalil Alexander	6-3 225lbs 4.87	LB/ED	225lbs	6-3	4.87	51	404.5	78.0 MORE>>
7	LB/ED Gabe Jacas	6-4 260lbs 4.80	LB/ED	260lbs	6-4	4.80	6	51.5	85.1 MORE>>	There's genuine NFL-caliber ability in Jacas' game, though teams will need to carefully evaluate what they're getting versus what they hope...
24	LB Lander Barton	6-5 233lbs 4.79	LB	233lbs	6-5	4.79	32	236.2	79.9 MORE>>	Barton's early NFL value will be on special teams and in sub-package defense. His length, decent straight-line speed, and experience in...
16	LB/ED Mason Reiger	6-5 251lbs 4.78	LB/ED	251lbs	6-5	4.78	22	162.8	82.8 MORE>>	After spending a lot of time with Reiger's film, the conviction here is that this is a legitimate NFL edge rusher, but with some clear...
23	LB Aiden Fisher	6-1 232lbs 4.76	LB	232lbs	6-1	4.76	26	189.3	79.9 MORE>>	Fisher's path to a roster will run through his ability to be a dependable early-down run defender and a quality special teams...
40	LB Reid Carrico	6-2 230lbs 4.75	LB	230lbs	6-2	4.75	70	516	74.0 MORE>>	An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly....
20	LB Red Murdock	6-2 232lbs 4.75	LB	232lbs	6-2	4.75	30	211	81.2 MORE>>	Murdock projects as a rotational linebacker and special teams contributor with the potential to earn more defensive snaps as he...
56	LB Stefon Thompson	6-1 240lbs 4.73	LB	240lbs	6-1	4.73	94	586	63.6 MORE>>	Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be...
55	LB/ED Sam M'Pemba	6-3 252lbs 4.70	LB/ED	252lbs	6-3	4.70	56	491.5	64.2 MORE>>	The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core...

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.
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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.