2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 13-24

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
17	LB Bryce Boettcher	6-1 233lbs 4.69	LB	233lbs	6-1	4.69	20	153.8	81.5 MORE>>	Boettcher's best path to an NFL roster runs through his coverage ability and special teams value. His zone awareness is solid, he tracks...
15	LB Harold Perkins Jr.	6-1 223lbs 4.45	LB	223lbs	6-1	4.45	15	118.6	83.3 MORE>>	The challenge with Perkins is reconciling what he was as a freshman with what he has been since. That 2022 season was special, a true...
6	LB Jacob Rodriguez	6-1 231lbs 4.57	LB	231lbs	6-1	4.57	7	55.3	85.2 MORE>>	The tape and the workout tell the same story, which is not always the case with college linebackers who put up huge numbers. Rodriguez sees...
4	LB CJ Allen	6-1 230lbs 4.55	LB	230lbs	6-1	4.55	4	34.8	86.3 MORE>>	Allen represents exactly what defensive coordinators covet in a modern off-ball linebacker: a player who can be trusted to do his job on...
57	LB Raul Aguirre Jr.	6-2 233lbs 4.65	LB	233lbs	6-2	4.65	54	467	63.2 MORE>>	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	LB Scooby Williams	6-2 231lbs 4.65	LB	231lbs	6-2	4.65	37	298.4	72.6 MORE>>	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...
46	LB Jaiden Ausberry	6-2 228lbs 4.61	LB	228lbs	6-2	4.61	55	471	73.0 MORE>>	Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
44	LB Jackie Marshall	6-2 293lbs 4.88	LB	293lbs	6-2	4.88	47	357.3	73.0 MORE>>
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....
38	LB Xavian Sorey Jr.	6-2 228lbs 4.63	LB	228lbs	6-2	4.63	38	305.8	74.0 MORE>>	Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
34	LB Karson Sharar	6-2 231lbs 4.56	LB	231lbs	6-2	4.56	45	325	75.0 MORE>>
32	LB/ED Keyshawn James-Newby	6-2 244lbs 4.53	LB/ED	244lbs	6-2	4.53	44	319	77.0 MORE>>

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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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.