2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 13-24
LAST UPDATED: 04/27/2026
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 |
6-4
232lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 75 | 532.5 |
66.0
|
Koht can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Koht also shows good awareness when dropping... | |
50 |
6-1
240lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 90 | 562.5 |
70.0
|
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... | |
41 |
6-1
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 71 | 522 |
74.0
|
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next... | |
35 |
6-5
245lbs
4.69
|
LB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-5 | 4.69 | 46 | 345.3 |
75.0
|
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17 |
6-1
233lbs
4.69
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-1 | 4.69 | 20 | 153.8 |
81.5
|
Boettcher's best path to an NFL roster runs through his coverage ability and special teams value. His zone awareness is solid, he tracks... | |
22 |
6-2
238lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
238lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 27 | 198.2 |
80.1
|
What you're getting with Rolder is a linebacker who will absolutely thud you in the run game. I've watched plenty of off-ball... | |
31 |
6-4
235lbs
4.67
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.67 | 43 | 318 |
77.0
|
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58 |
6-3
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 84 | 546.5 |
62.0
|
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent... | |
57 |
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 54 | 467 |
63.2
|
He’s an instinctive and active chase-and-tackle 4-3 Will, with the speed to go sideline to sideline. Aguirre takes excellent angles. He... | |
47 |
6-2
231lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 37 | 298.4 |
72.6
|
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off... | |
36 |
6-1
218lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
218lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 48 | 364 |
74.2
|
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... | |
54 |
6-0
223lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
223lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 82 | 543.5 |
65.0
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes... |












