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Apr 22, 2026
2026 NFL Draft linebacker rankings
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In the era of position-versatile athletes and defensive schemes that have to adapt to stop anything the offense can throw their way, the linebacker position has evolved. The bruising run-stuffers in the mold of Levon Kirkland are gone, and in are the new-wave types that almost look like big safeties more than traditional linebackers. That shows up in this year’s NFL Draft class, which is a great group of athletes who were productive in college. Here are our top linebackers in this year’s NFL dra
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