Linebacker Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/11/2021

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

JJ
Russell

LB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.82 165
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...
50

Omar
Fortt

LB
Connecticut   Mascot
Connecticut Mascot
212lbs 6-0 4.52 147
53.0
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Good closing speed with long arms to drag...
51

Cornel
Jones

LB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.75 158
53.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on...
52

Aaron
Ramseur

LB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
223lbs 6-1 4.67 153
53.0
Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach. Work in progress as a pass rusher, with...
53

Tyreek
Maddox-Willi...

LB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.77 67
53.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on...
54

Farrell
Hester II

LB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.91 163
53.0
Big, aggressive hitter who can lay the wood. Has good awareness to quickly locate the ball, keeping his eyes up and on point. A bit stiff...
55

Jayson
VanHook

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...
56

Richard
Moore

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...
57

Willie
Baker

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...
58

Paddy
Fisher

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...
59

Collin
Miller

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...
60

DeMarkus
Glover

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...

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.