Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/01/2023

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

Jon-Michael
Terry

OLB
/ED
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
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...
62

Tony
Fields II

LB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
220lbs 6-1 4.72 30 204.2
52.0
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
63

Garret
Wallow

LB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
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...
64

Justin
Hilliard

LB
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
231lbs 6-1 4.81 45 275.7
45.0
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Has recovery speed to get back into plays. Reliable open-field...
65

Tuf
Borland

LB
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.98 40 243.8
35.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
66

Jamar
Watson

OLB
/ED
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
241lbs 6-2 4.78 61 346.2
35.0
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit. He...
67

Charles
Snowden

OLB
/ED
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
245lbs 6-7 4.75 23 163.7
34.0
Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to...
68

Elerson
Smith

OLB
/ED
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
262lbs 5-10 4.77 36 220
33.0
Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage. Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill...
69

Milo
Eifler

LB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
225lbs 6-2 47 286
31.0
70

Derrick
Barnes

OLB
/ED
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.57 63 350
31.0
Brings down quarterbacks much bigger than he is. Very good motor and regularly chases down plays from behind. Big, aggressive hitter who...
71

Buddy
Johnson

LB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.73 56 326.3
30.0
Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. Has good balance and short-area burst to stay on his...

2021 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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2021 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.