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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
6-4
261lbs
4.76
|
LB/ED |
|
261lbs | 6-4 | 4.76 | 44 | 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... |
26 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 47 | 465 |
63.6
|
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
27 |
|
6-1
234lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
234lbs | 6-1 | 4.66 | 52 | 496 |
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... |
28 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.55
|
LB/ED |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 62 | 564 |
60.0
|
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,... |
29 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.64
|
LB |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 64 | 596 |
59.3
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes... |
30 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.45
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 66 | 621 |
58.5
|
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior... |
31 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.60
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 75 | 678 |
56.8
|
Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
32 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.48
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 79 | 698 |
56.0
|
Murphy's tape screams "boom or bust" prospect, with tantalizing physical traits but limited production. His elite athleticism and... |
33 |
|
6-1
240lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-1 | 4.65 | 80 | 709 |
55.5
|
Thompson has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. Possesses strong upper body to be... |
34 |
|
6-3
250lbs
4.70
|
LB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.70 | 91 | 803 |
51.3
|
The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. M'Pemba has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core... |
35 |
|
6-2
233lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
233lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 93 | 826 |
50.1
|
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... |
36 |
|
6-3
215lbs
4.65
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 94 | 840 |
49.6
|
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent... |