Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/19/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
11

LB/ED
Princewill
Umanmielen

6-5 245lbs 4.70
LB/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
245lbs 6-5 4.70 21 198
81.6
He’s at his best attacking downhill, showing good instincts and great take-on skills. Umanmielen shows good speed and closing burst when...
25

LB/ED
Mitchell
Melton

6-4 261lbs 4.76
LB/ED
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
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...
14

LB/ED
Gabe
Jacas

6-3 275lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.80 13 124.8
80.0
Jacas projects as a scheme-versatile edge defender with the potential to contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts at the next level. His...

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.