2027 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings & Scouting Reports
Top LB Prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft linebacker class features 0 potential first-round talents. Our rankings combine film analysis, advanced metrics, and team fit projections, updated weekly throughout the college season. Click any prospect below to see their full scouting report with strengths, weaknesses, NFL player comparison, and combine measurables.
Top 40 LB Prospects for 2027 NFL Draft
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Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa - Notre Dame
Overall Rank: #34 | Position Rank: LB1
Projected: 2nd Round
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Rasheem Biles - Texas
Overall Rank: #38 | Position Rank: LB2
Projected: 2nd Round
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Sammy Brown - Clemson
Overall Rank: #53 | Position Rank: LB3
Projected: 2nd Round
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Suntarine Perkins - Ole Miss
Overall Rank: #65 | Position Rank: LB4
Projected: 3rd Round
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Ben Roberts - Texas Tech
Overall Rank: #83 | Position Rank: LB5
Projected: 3rd Round
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Whit Weeks - LSU
Overall Rank: #86 | Position Rank: LB6
Projected: 3rd Round
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Chris Cole - Georgia
Overall Rank: #114 | Position Rank: LB7
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Payton Pierce - Ohio State
Overall Rank: #123 | Position Rank: LB8
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Kip Lewis - Oklahoma
Overall Rank: #135 | Position Rank: LB9
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Drayk Bowen - Notre Dame
Overall Rank: #137 | Position Rank: LB10
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Raylen Wilson - Georgia
Overall Rank: #146 | Position Rank: LB11
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Tony Rojas - Penn State
Overall Rank: #158 | Position Rank: LB12
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Samuel Omosigho - UCLA
Overall Rank: #167 | Position Rank: LB13
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Xavier Atkins - Auburn
Overall Rank: #169 | Position Rank: LB14
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Amare Campbell - Tennessee
Overall Rank: #182 | Position Rank: LB15
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Austin Romaine - Texas Tech
Overall Rank: #199 | Position Rank: LB16
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Devon Jackson - Oregon
Overall Rank: #201 | Position Rank: LB17
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Christian Alliegro - Ohio State
Overall Rank: #203 | Position Rank: LB18
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Arion Carter - Tennessee
Overall Rank: #207 | Position Rank: LB19
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Nicholas Rodriguez - Missouri
Overall Rank: #208 | Position Rank: LB20
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Caleb Woodson - Alabama
Overall Rank: #233 | Position Rank: LB21
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Myles Graham - Florida
Overall Rank: #246 | Position Rank: LB22
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ty Morris - Rutgers
Overall Rank: #258 | Position Rank: LB23
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Robert Woodyard Jr - Missouri
Overall Rank: #261 | Position Rank: LB24
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Isaiah Jones - Indiana
Overall Rank: #278 | Position Rank: LB25
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Matt Rose - Stanford
Overall Rank: #296 | Position Rank: LB26
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Caleb Bacon - Penn State
Overall Rank: #300 | Position Rank: LB27
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ray Coney - Texas A&M
Overall Rank: #321 | Position Rank: LB28
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Antonio Watts - Transfer
Overall Rank: #333 | Position Rank: LB29
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ethan Wesloski - Oklahoma State
Overall Rank: #344 | Position Rank: LB30
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Daniel Wingate - Maryland
Overall Rank: #354 | Position Rank: LB31
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jaxton Eck - New Mexico
Overall Rank: #366 | Position Rank: LB32
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Aiden Sullivan - Oregon State
Overall Rank: #393 | Position Rank: LB33
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Maverick Baranowski - Minnesota
Overall Rank: #403 | Position Rank: LB34
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Keon Wylie - Virginia Tech
Overall Rank: #408 | Position Rank: LB35
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Lewis Carter - UCF
Overall Rank: #409 | Position Rank: LB36
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Mohamed Toure - Miami
Overall Rank: #410 | Position Rank: LB37
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jeremiah Alexander - Clemson
Overall Rank: #430 | Position Rank: LB38
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Gideon ESPN Lampron - Colorado
Overall Rank: #434 | Position Rank: LB39
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Caleb Wheatland - Michigan State
Overall Rank: #440 | Position Rank: LB40
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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2027 Linebacker Class Analysis
The linebacker class offers 0 elite prospects led by Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa. This group combines sideline-to-sideline speed with the physicality to take on blockers in today's NFL.
Linebacker-Needy Teams for 2026
Teams projected to target linebackers early include: Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets. Each team's draft position and specific roster construction will determine the best fit for top prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the #1 LB in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa from Notre Dame is currently the consensus #1 linebacker prospect, ranking #34 overall in our big board.
How many LBs will go in the first round in 2026?
Projections suggest 0 linebackers could be selected in the first round, depending on team needs and draft position.
What makes the 2027 LB class special?
The 2027 linebacker class offers exceptional depth with 0 potential first-rounders and strong developmental prospects in the middle rounds.
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