Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/22/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

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

LB
Raylen
Wilson

6-1 235lbs 4.52
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.52 9 70.6
83.5
Wilson's speed jumps off the tape, but his coverage work against better athletes tells a different story. He's money in run fits and...
14

LB
Austin
Romaine

6-2 242lbs 4.75
LB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
242lbs 6-2 4.75 13 103.3
83.5
Romaine can really see it - the way he triggers downhill and fills gaps shows natural linebacker instincts that you can't teach, but man,...
15

LB
Bryce
Boettcher

6-2 225lbs 4.70
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.70 14 110
83.3
Boettcher's film reveals a quality technician whose understanding of defensive concepts and consistent execution make him an appealing...
16

LB
Samuel
Omosigho

6-2 236lbs 4.44
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.44 19 127.5
83.3
Omosigho embodies the modern NFL linebacker prototype that defensive coordinators desperately seek - a rangy athlete who can handle...
17

LB
Jacob
Rodriguez

6-1 235lbs 4.70
LB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.70 17 124
82.9
18

LB
Kyle
Louis

6-0 225lbs 4.65
LB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.65 23 143.7
82.9
19

LB/ED
Kalil
Alexander

6-3 225lbs 4.62
LB/ED
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.62 16 123
82.5
20

LB
Lander
Barton

6-4 236lbs 4.55
LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
236lbs 6-4 4.55 25 178.3
82.4
Barton's tape screams modern NFL linebacker. His range and coverage chops jump off the screen, flashing the ability to erase tight ends...
21

LB
Rasheem
Biles

6-1 215lbs 4.65
LB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.65 22 137.5
82.0
22

LB
Jaishawn
Barham

6-3 248lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
248lbs 6-3 4.55 35 273.7
80.7
Barham's NFL fit hinges on his ability to leverage his strengths in run defense and pass rushing while improving his coverage skills. His...
23

LB/ED
Princewill
Umanmielen

6-5 245lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
245lbs 6-5 4.70 34 262
79.5
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when...
24

LB/ED
Trey
Moore

6-3 245lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.60 26 198
78.8
Moore projects as a high-upside edge rusher in the NFL, with the potential to make an immediate impact as a situational pass rusher. His...

2026 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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2026 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.