Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/04/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 44 461
75.2
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
26

LB
Troy
Bowles

6-0 220lbs 4.55
LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.55 26 232.3
75.0
Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play...
27

LB
Tony
Rojas

6-2 239lbs 4.44
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.44 32 261
75.0
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...
28

LB
Reid
Carrico

6-2 232lbs 4.65
LB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.65 46 475
75.0
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly....
29

LB
Jason
Henderson

6-1 225lbs 4.70
LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.70 52 523.5
75.0
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next...
30

LB
Jaiden
Ausberry

6-2 216lbs 4.61
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.61 37 357.5
74.0
Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
31

LB/ED
Mitchell
Melton

6-4 261lbs 4.76
LB/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
261lbs 6-4 4.76 42 447
74.0
Melton can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Melton also shows good awareness when...
32

LB
Julien
Simon

6-1 230lbs 4.65
LB
UConn   Mascot
UConn Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.65 51 521
74.0
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the...
33

LB
Scooby
Williams

6-2 230lbs 4.65
LB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
230lbs 6-2 4.65 55 539
74.0
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...
34

LB
Prince
Kollie

6-1 221lbs 4.60
LB
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
221lbs 6-1 4.60 57 550.5
74.0
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...
35

LB
Stephen
Dix Jr.

6-1 234lbs 4.66
LB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
234lbs 6-1 4.66 62 590.5
73.7
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...
36

LB/ED
Rara
Dillworth

6-2 203lbs 4.55
LB/ED
Troy   Mascot
Troy Mascot
203lbs 6-2 4.55 53 531
73.0
Dillworth has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close. He’s quick to react and locate the ball,...

2026 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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2026 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.