Linebacker Rankings 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
|
6-0
230lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 9 | 84.7 |
83.8
|
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Campbell has good quickness and an... |
17 |
|
6-0
216lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-0 | 4.65 | 31 | 287 |
77.4
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Harris has a compact build, but Harris is a crafty... |
29 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 80 | 613.5 |
59.3
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes... |
20 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 23 | 226.7 |
72.0
|
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play... |
15 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 51 | 455 |
79.7
|
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next... |
27 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 79 | 601 |
62.3
|
Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular... |
33 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 100 | 729.5 |
55.5
|
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be... |
26 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 61 | 517.5 |
63.6
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
23 |
|
6-1
221lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
221lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 66 | 536 |
67.2
|
Kollie faces an uphill battle to carve out a role in the NFL. His tweener frame and limited collegiate production suggest he'll likely be a... |
6 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.58
|
LB/ED |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 4 | 53 |
83.1
|
Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs. The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline... |
5 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.52 | 3 | 46 |
83.7
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Wilson has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
7 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 5 | 59.8 |
83.1
|
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with elite sideline-to-sideline range and exceptional burst. His ability to excel in multiple... |