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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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... |
25 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 49 | 446 |
65.2
|
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when... |
24 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 64 | 535 |
65.8
|
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... |
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... |
22 |
|
6-2
216lbs
4.61
|
LB |
|
216lbs | 6-2 | 4.61 | 35 | 341.5 |
67.2
|
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker... |
21 |
|
6-2
232lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 59 | 490 |
70.0
|
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.... |
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... |
19 |
|
6-2
239lbs
4.44
|
LB |
|
239lbs | 6-2 | 4.44 | 30 | 257.7 |
73.0
|
Shows the closing burst and footwork to work well in tight areas. Rojas can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it... |
18 |
|
6-3
225lbs
4.49
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-3 | 4.49 | 48 | 442 |
74.8
|
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing... |
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... |
16 |
|
6-6
215lbs
4.56
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-6 | 4.56 | 53 | 466.5 |
77.5
|
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and... |