Linebacker Rankings 2022 NFL Draft

SHARE:
LAST UPDATED: 03/22/2022

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

Micah
McFadden

ILB
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
240lbs 6-1 4.63 25 182.7
78.0
Downhill defender and physical tackler. Uses his eyes to decipher and break down the play, showing good awareness and discipline to sniff...
26

Christopher
Allen

OLB
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
242lbs 6-4 4.70 26 184.5
77.0
Excellent in coverage. Stays with tight ends and receivers in the slot with very good straight-line speed and change-of-direction ability...
27

Khalan
Tolson

OLB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.51 28 201
77.0
Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound.Has recovery speed to get...
28

Noah
Taylor

OLB
/ED
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
235lbs 6-5 4.63 32 248
76.5
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
29

Nate
Landman

ILB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
238lbs 6-2 4.86 37 283.8
76.5
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full...
30

Aaron
Hansford

ILB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
239lbs 6-2 4.60 27 190
76.4
Downhill defender and physical tackler. Uses his eyes to decipher and break down the play, showing good awareness and discipline to sniff...
31

Darien
Butler

LB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
221lbs 6-0 4.72 39 286.3
76.2
Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in...
32

Caleb
Kelly

OLB
/ED
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
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

Carson
Wells

OLB
/ED
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
250lbs 6-4 4.61 50 351.3
73.1
Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen.Downhill defender and physical tackler. Uses his eyes...
34

Kyron
Johnson

OLB
/ED
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.40 43 296.7
71.2
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop...
35

Baylon
Spector

OLB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
233lbs 6-0 4.60 42 293.3
71.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
36

Chance
Campbell

LB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.57 44 300
71.0
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows...

2022 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.

For a much improved viewing experience (with more players) please view on a larger screen.

2022 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.