2027 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings & Scouting Reports
Top LB Prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft linebacker class features 2 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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Chris Cole - Georgia
Consensus Rank: #15 | Position Rank: LB1
Our model: #14 overall (LB1), 1 spot higher than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
Top comp: Wade Woodaz | Likely: Backup 60%
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Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa - Notre Dame
Consensus Rank: #32 | Position Rank: LB2
Our model: #32 overall (LB2)
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
Top comp: Wade Woodaz | Likely: Backup 55%
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Sammy Brown - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #53 | Position Rank: LB3
Our model: #56 overall (LB4), 3 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Kaleb Elarms-Orr | Likely: Backup 45%
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Rasheem Biles - Texas
Consensus Rank: #60 | Position Rank: LB4
Our model: #55 overall (LB3), 5 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
Top comp: Chris Paul | Likely: Backup 50%
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Suntarine Perkins - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #87 | Position Rank: LB5
Our model: #88 overall (LB5), 1 spot lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Dorian O'Daniel | Likely: Backup 50%
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Tony Rojas - Penn State
Consensus Rank: #88 | Position Rank: LB6
Our model: #89 overall (LB6), 1 spot lower than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
Top comp: Demetrius Knight | Likely: Didn't stick 35%
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Ben Roberts - Texas Tech
Consensus Rank: #105 | Position Rank: LB7
Our model: #126 overall (LB8), 21 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Micah Parsons | Likely: Backup 55%
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Whit Weeks - LSU
Consensus Rank: #133 | Position Rank: LB8
Our model: #138 overall (LB9), 5 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jacob Phillips | Likely: Backup 55%
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Quintavius Johnson - Georgia
Consensus Rank: #139 | Position Rank: LB9
Our model: #119 overall (LB7), 20 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Durell Nchami | Likely: Backup 55%
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Xavier Atkins - Transfer
Consensus Rank: #142 | Position Rank: LB10
Our model: #148 overall (LB11), 6 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Likely: Backup 50%
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Christian Alliegro - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #146 | Position Rank: LB11
Our model: #150 overall (LB12), 4 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Quay Walker | Likely: Backup 60%
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Samuel Omosigho - UCLA
Consensus Rank: #152 | Position Rank: LB12
Our model: #144 overall (LB10), 8 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Buddy Johnson | Likely: Didn't stick 35%
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Drayk Bowen - Notre Dame
Consensus Rank: #168 | Position Rank: LB13
Our model: #172 overall (LB14), 4 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Chapelle Russell | Likely: Backup 55%
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Raylen Wilson - Georgia
Consensus Rank: #179 | Position Rank: LB14
Our model: #177 overall (LB15), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Kobe King | Likely: Backup 55%
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Austin Romaine - Texas Tech
Consensus Rank: #180 | Position Rank: LB15
Our model: #178 overall (LB16), 2 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jaylan Ford | Likely: Backup 40%
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Owen Chambliss - Nebraska
Consensus Rank: #182 | Position Rank: LB16
Our model: #171 overall (LB13), 11 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Cade Uluave - BYU
Consensus Rank: #190 | Position Rank: LB17
Our model: #187 overall (LB17), 3 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jacob Rodriguez | Likely: Backup 55%
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Myles Graham - Florida
Consensus Rank: #200 | Position Rank: LB18
Our model: #193 overall (LB18), 7 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Christian Harris | Likely: Backup 55%
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Rolijah Hardy - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #213 | Position Rank: LB19
Our model: #215 overall (LB20), 2 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jordan Hall - Michigan State
Consensus Rank: #225 | Position Rank: LB20
Our model: #236 overall (LB22), 11 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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TJ Dottery - LSU
Consensus Rank: #229 | Position Rank: LB21
Our model: #212 overall (LB19), 17 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Kip Lewis - Oklahoma
Consensus Rank: #244 | Position Rank: LB22
Our model: #243 overall (LB23), 1 spot higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: CJ Allen | Likely: Backup 55%
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Justin Williams - Georgia
Consensus Rank: #249 | Position Rank: LB23
Our model: #244 overall (LB24), 5 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Cole Sullivan - Oklahoma
Consensus Rank: #254 | Position Rank: LB24
Our model: #259 overall (LB25), 5 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Kiko Alonso | Likely: Backup 70%
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Kooper Ebel - Penn State
Consensus Rank: #274 | Position Rank: LB25
Our model: #226 overall (LB21), 48 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Arion Carter - Tennessee
Consensus Rank: #288 | Position Rank: LB26
Our model: #275 overall (LB26), 13 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Kobe King | Likely: Didn't stick 35%
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Kam Robinson - Virginia
Consensus Rank: #293 | Position Rank: LB27
Our model: #288 overall (LB28), 5 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Devon Jackson - Oregon
Consensus Rank: #300 | Position Rank: LB28
Our model: #293 overall (LB29), 7 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jimmy Rolder | Likely: Backup 60%
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Payton Pierce - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #304 | Position Rank: LB29
Our model: #311 overall (LB30), 7 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Jeffrey Bassa | Likely: Backup 45%
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Nicholas Rodriguez - Missouri
Consensus Rank: #311 | Position Rank: LB30
Our model: #333 overall (LB32), 22 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Owen Pappoe | Likely: Backup 70%
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Matt Rose - Stanford
Consensus Rank: #326 | Position Rank: LB31
Our model: #355 overall (LB34), 29 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Cody Simon | Likely: Backup 65%
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Isaiah Jones - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #340 | Position Rank: LB32
Our model: #381 overall (LB38), 41 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Milo Eifler | Likely: Backup 55%
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Justin Okoronkwo - NA
Consensus Rank: #379 | Position Rank: LB33
Our model: #350 overall (LB33), 29 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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EJ Lightsey - NA
Consensus Rank: #380 | Position Rank: LB34
Our model: #386 overall (LB39), 6 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Keaton Thomas - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #386 | Position Rank: LB35
Our model: #377 overall (LB37), 9 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ethan Wesloski - Oklahoma State
Consensus Rank: #395 | Position Rank: LB36
Our model: #387 overall (LB40), 8 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: JD Bertrand | Likely: Backup 50%
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Caleb Woodson - Alabama
Consensus Rank: #406 | Position Rank: LB37
Our model: #283 overall (LB27), 123 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Carson Schwesinger | Likely: Backup 75%
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Desman Stephens II - USC
Consensus Rank: #411 | Position Rank: LB38
Our model: #369 overall (LB35), 42 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Caleb Bacon - Penn State
Consensus Rank: #435 | Position Rank: LB39
Our model: #372 overall (LB36), 63 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
Top comp: Arvell Reese | Likely: Backup 40%
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Ethan Stuhlsatz - Wyoming
Consensus Rank: #438 | Position Rank: LB40
Our model: #480 overall (LB44), 42 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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2027 Linebacker Class Analysis
The linebacker class offers 2 elite prospects led by Chris Cole. 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?
Chris Cole from Georgia is currently the consensus #1 linebacker prospect, ranking #15 overall in our big board.
How many LBs will go in the first round in 2026?
Projections suggest 2 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 2 potential first-rounders and strong developmental prospects in the middle rounds.
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