Record-setting display at combine elevated him into top-five range. Shoots gaps and closes on ball with 4.46-second speed. Hits like a brick wall. Instinctual blitzer. Fluid change of direction to cut ...

CINCINNATI, Ohio — It’s become rare these days to see pure off-ball linebackers get taken in the first round of an NFL draft. But in 2026, not only could there be multiple in the top 10, but they ...

Editor’s note: The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL Draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 linebackers, plus players he believes will be ...