Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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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
61

LB
Jayson
VanHook

6-3 210lbs 4.69
LB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
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...
62

LB
Richard
Moore

6-0 226lbs 4.81
LB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
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...
63

OLB/ED
Willie
Baker

6-3 250lbs 4.84
OLB/ED
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
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...
64

LB
Paddy
Fisher

6-3 240lbs 4.79
LB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
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...
65

LB
Collin
Miller

6-3 240lbs 4.77
LB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
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...
66

LB
DeMarkus
Glover

6-1 217lbs 4.72
LB
Akron   Mascot
Akron Mascot
217lbs 6-1 4.72 156
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...
67

OLB/ED
Jon-Michael
Terry

6-3 245lbs 4.83
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...
68

LB
Tony
Fields II

6-1 220lbs 4.72
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...
69

LB
Garret
Wallow

6-2 230lbs 4.65
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...
70

LB
Justin
Hilliard

6-1 231lbs 4.81
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...
71

LB
Tuf
Borland

6-1 233lbs 4.98
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...
72

OLB/ED
Jamar
Watson

6-2 241lbs 4.78
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...

2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Outside 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 - Outside 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.