Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/11/2021

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

Andre
Mintze

OLB
/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
249lbs 6-3 4.63 139
62.0
He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run. Works hard to get better and gives top effort on every play....
26

Curtis
Robinson

OLB
/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.77 134
62.0
Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by...
27

K.J.
Britt

LB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
243lbs 6-0 4.75 35 215.4
62.0
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks....
28

Blake
Gallagher

LB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
224lbs 6-0 4.75 72 413
62.0
Possesses strong upper body to be explosive and create turnovers as a tackler. Takes aggressive angles to the ball. Quick to read run,...
29

Kyle
Pugh

LB
Northern Illinois   Mascot
Northern Illinois Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.71 102 686
62.0
Trusts his eyes and shows no hesitation with good anticipation to avoid blockers. Combines very good instincts with above-average...
30

Hamilcar
Rashed Jr.

OLB
/ED
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
251lbs 6-2 4.74 18 115.3
61.0
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Flashes strength to punch...
31

Dru
Prox

LB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.65 88 550
61.0
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
32

Zane
Zandier

LB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.88 100 663
61.0
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a...
33

Calvin
Bundage

OLB
/ED
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
221lbs 6-2 4.75 96 653
60.0
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
34

Anthony
Pandy

OLB
/ED
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
228lbs 6-1 4.82 104 694
60.0
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a...
35

Jordan
Smith

OLB
/ED
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
255lbs 6-7 4.71 20 133.1
59.0
He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run. Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past...
36

Treshaun
Hayward

LB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
229lbs 6-1 4.68 105 696
59.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...

2021 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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2021 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.