Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023
Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 |
6-2
242lbs
4.72
|
OLB/ED |
|
242lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 66 | 382 |
64.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | |
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... | |
10 |
6-2
225lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 10 | 66.1 |
84.0
|
When you see Chazz Surratt flying around the field as one of the most athletic linebacker prospects in the draft it is hard to imagine not... | |
1 |
6-2
244lbs
4.39
|
LB/ED |
|
244lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 1 | 5.7 |
93.0
|
Star line-backer for the Lions, Micah Parsons looks to be the top prospect at his position and a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft. Micah had a... | |
67 |
6-3
245lbs
4.83
|
OLB/ED |
|
245lbs | 6-3 | 4.83 | 171 |
52.0
|
An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a... | ||
65 |
6-3
240lbs
4.77
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 108 | 727 |
53.0
|
Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right... | |
64 |
6-3
240lbs
4.79
|
LB |
|
240lbs | 6-3 | 4.79 | 29 | 196.6 |
53.0
|
Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop... | |
63 |
6-3
250lbs
4.84
|
OLB/ED |
|
250lbs | 6-3 | 4.84 | 169 |
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... | ||
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... | ||
45 |
6-3
235lbs
4.89
|
LB/ED |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.89 | 60 | 387 |
72.5
|
Moore has violent hands and consistently breaks away and disengages from blockers. He’s instinctive, reading, reacting and locating the... | |
34 |
6-3
232lbs
4.73
|
OLB/ED |
|
232lbs | 6-3 | 4.73 | 40 | 287 |
75.1
|
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find... | |
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... |












