Linebacker Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
17

LB
Eric
Gentry

6-6 215lbs 4.56
LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
215lbs 6-6 4.56 50 471.5
77.5
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and...
39

LB
Keon
Wylie

6-2 213lbs 4.70
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
213lbs 6-2 4.70 117 971
37.5
Wylie can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wylie also shows good awareness when...
7

LB/ED
Suntarine
Perkins

6-1 210lbs 4.58
LB/ED
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.58 4 54.8
83.1
Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs. The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline...
29

LB/ED
Rara
Dillworth

6-2 203lbs 4.55
LB/ED
Troy   Mascot
Troy Mascot
203lbs 6-2 4.55 67 571.5
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,...

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.