Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
6-0
226lbs
4.71
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 6-0 | 4.71 | 102 | 686 |
62.0
|
Trusts his eyes and shows no hesitation with good anticipation to avoid blockers. Combines very good instincts with above-average... | |
8 |
6-4
235lbs
4.70
|
OLB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 16 | 104.5 |
86.0
|
Chris is the son of Chris Rumph Sr, the outside linebackers coach for the Houston Texans. Rumph has been an impressive presence for the... | |
61 |
6-3
210lbs
4.69
|
LB |
|
210lbs | 6-3 | 4.69 | 170 |
53.0
|
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Quick to... | ||
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... | |
22 |
6-0
215lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.68 | 87 | 544 |
65.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... | |
21 |
6-0
225lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-0 | 4.68 | 58 | 333.5 |
65.0
|
Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when he has an open... | |
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... | |
17 |
6-3
226lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 6-3 | 4.68 | 39 | 226.7 |
71.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... | |
58 |
6-1
223lbs
4.67
|
LB |
|
223lbs | 6-1 | 4.67 | 153 |
53.0
|
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Work in progress as a pass rusher, with... | ||
41 |
6-2
225lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.66 | 132 |
58.0
|
Good athlete. Shows a natural feel for pass rushing. Very good lateral agility to shake pass blockers. Keeps feet moving after initial... | ||
18 |
6-0
231lbs
4.66
|
LB |
|
231lbs | 6-0 | 4.66 | 38 | 222.5 |
68.0
|
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Has enough hustle and... | |
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... |












