Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 04/01/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 |
6-3
230lbs
4.88
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.88 | 100 | 663 |
61.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | |
25 |
6-3
230lbs
4.87
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-3 | 4.87 | 82 | 494.5 |
64.0
|
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on... | |
16 |
6-2
230lbs
4.74
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.74 | 33 | 211.5 |
71.0
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... | |
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... | |
36 |
6-1
228lbs
4.82
|
OLB/ED |
|
228lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 104 | 694 |
60.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | |
62 |
6-0
226lbs
4.81
|
LB |
|
226lbs | 6-0 | 4.81 | 167 |
53.0
|
Possesses a short, squatly build to slip through gaps quickly. Legitimate NFL-caliber instincts A bit stiff but makes the clean... | ||
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... | |
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... | |
75 |
6-2
225lbs
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 47 | 286 |
40.0
|
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55 |
6-1
225lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.82 | 165 |
53.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | ||
49 |
6-2
225lbs
4.82
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.82 | 90 | 563 |
56.0
|
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and... | |
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... |












