Linebacker Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/24/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

LB
James
Williams

6-4 231lbs 4.65
LB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
231lbs 6-4 4.65 15 129.9
80.3
James Williams enters the NFL Draft as a versatile defensive asset, with a skill set that makes him a dual threat at linebacker and safety....
14

LB
Ty'Ron
Hopper

6-2 231lbs 4.50
LB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
231lbs 6-2 4.50 16 152.9
80.2
Ty'Ron Hopper is a versatile linebacker who brings high-speed pursuit and solid coverage skills to the table. His ability to track down...
15

LB
Curtis
Jacobs

6-1 241lbs 4.58
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
241lbs 6-1 4.58 18 165
79.9
Curtis Jacobs is a prospect with a mixed bag of attributes. On the upside, Jacobs displays a promising coverage ability, with the ability...
16

LB
Edefuan
Ulofoshio

6-0 236lbs 4.56
LB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
236lbs 6-0 4.56 19 167.7
79.0
Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development. Ulofoshio has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility...
17

LB
Nathaniel
Watson

6-2 233lbs 4.63
LB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
233lbs 6-2 4.63 22 188.4
78.9
Has enough hustle and athleticism to make plays in the flat against running backs. Lacks height but has the vertical and timing to knock...
18

LB
Tyrice
Knight

6-0 233lbs 4.63
LB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
233lbs 6-0 4.63 23 210.3
78.6
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the...
19

LB
Jaylan
Ford

6-2 240lbs 4.76
LB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.76 20 168.3
78.4
Ford shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge. He can be used as a rangy run...
20

LB
Darius
Muasau

6-0 225lbs 4.70
LB
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.70 24 229.4
78.3
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. Muasau shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes...
21

LB
JD
Bertrand

6-1 235lbs 4.61
LB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.61 26 234.8
78.2
Bertrand has ability as a blitzer, with the length and flexibility to get around the edge. The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline...
22

LB
Steele
Chambers

6-1 226lbs 4.58
LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
226lbs 6-1 4.58 25 230.6
78.1
Chambers can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before...
23

LB
Michael
Barrett

5-11 233lbs 4.50
LB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
233lbs 5-11 4.50 27 237.2
77.1
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Will stiff-arm linemen to stay free on some plays....
24

LB
Jackson
Sirmon

6-2 235lbs 4.71
LB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.71 29 246
77.0
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Sirmon has the size and strength to stack and shed blockers and...

2024 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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2024 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.