Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/01/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 |
6-1
230lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.88 | 164 |
54.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | ||
48 |
6-1
232lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
232lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 150 |
56.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... | ||
43 |
6-1
235lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.77 | 116 | 831 |
58.0
|
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in... | |
38 |
6-1
229lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
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... | |
36 |
6-1
228lbs
4.82
|
OLB/ED |
|
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... | |
19 |
6-1
224lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
224lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 53 | 314 |
67.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... | |
13 |
6-1
235lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 17 | 112.7 |
79.0
|
Rice is one of a few Bulldog defenders likely to be picked this draft. He was widely considered the leader of the defense and got respect... | |
2 |
6-1
215lbs
4.42
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 2 | 25.7 |
91.0
|
One of the top LB prospects in the 2021 draft. An explosive and versatile player whose only knock is his lack of ideal physical traits (a... | |
77 |
6-2
240lbs
4.73
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-2 | 4.73 | 56 | 326.3 |
30.0
|
Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. Has good balance and short-area burst to stay on his... | |
75 |
6-2
225lbs
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 47 | 286 |
40.0
|
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72 |
6-2
241lbs
4.78
|
OLB/ED |
|
241lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 61 | 346.2 |
35.0
|
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit. He... | |
69 |
6-2
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 28 | 189.2 |
49.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and... |












