2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings - 49-56

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
15	LB Harold Perkins Jr.	6-1 223lbs 4.45	LB	223lbs	6-1	4.45	15	118.6	83.3 MORE>>	The challenge with Perkins is reconciling what he was as a freshman with what he has been since. That 2022 season was special, a true...
6	LB Jacob Rodriguez	6-1 231lbs 4.57	LB	231lbs	6-1	4.57	7	55.3	85.2 MORE>>	The tape and the workout tell the same story, which is not always the case with college linebackers who put up huge numbers. Rodriguez sees...
4	LB CJ Allen	6-1 230lbs 4.55	LB	230lbs	6-1	4.55	4	34.8	86.3 MORE>>	Allen represents exactly what defensive coordinators covet in a modern off-ball linebacker: a player who can be trusted to do his job on...
52	LB Raesjon Davis	6-0 223lbs 4.64	LB	223lbs	6-0	4.64	82	543.5	65.0 MORE>>	Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes...
37	LB Troy Bowles	6-0 230lbs 4.55	LB	230lbs	6-0	4.55	53	446.5	74.0 MORE>>	Bowles has good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often beating blockers to the spot. Intelligent player who can play...
21	LB Justin Jefferson	6-0 223lbs 4.57	LB	223lbs	6-0	4.57	31	232	81.1 MORE>>	Jefferson is a classic modern-day WILL linebacker whose calling card is his ability to run and cover. At 227 pounds with 4.4 speed, he...
11	LB Kyle Louis	6-0 220lbs 4.53	LB	220lbs	6-0	4.53	10	77	84.7 MORE>>	Louis belongs in a 4-3 scheme as a weakside linebacker where the front four can keep his frame clean. Put him in space and let him play...
13	LB Taurean York	5-11 226lbs 4.59	LB	226lbs	5-11	4.59	14	101.4	84.5 MORE>>	Sub-package linebacker work is where York's value shows up first, though his skill set and instincts leave the door open for more. His...

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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.