2027 Draft: Linebackers

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NFL Draft expert put Penn State junior Tony Rojas among top 2027 NFL Draft linebacker prospects

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Aug. 3 include a look at Tony Rojas' 2027 NFL Draft outlook, headlines of the day, and more.

www.on3.com

 

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Luke Easterling LB rankings:

https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2027-nfl-draft-rankings-linebacker-sammy-brown-chris-cole

 

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Mike Renner LB rankings:

Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking top 10 linebackers, with Clemson's Sammy Brown leading way

Sammy Brown ticks every box you want to see for the position at a high level

www.cbssports.com

Chris Cole not on his list.

 

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Mike Renner LB rankings:

Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking top 10 linebackers, with Clemson's Sammy Brown leading way

Sammy Brown ticks every box you want to see for the position at a high level

www.cbssports.com

Chris Cole not on his list.

Nor Raylen Wilson, Ben Roberts or Ray Coney.

 

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Cole Sullivan, Oklahoma (frmly Michigan)
6-4, 230

-Grades weren't great last year but he did have 3 INTs.
-I think he has the build to play all special teams
-Day 3 right now.
-Oklahoma have 3 good linebackers in him, Heinecke and kip Lewis so playing time will be interesting.
-I do like his build.

 

[mayoclinic]

Nor Raylen Wilson, Ben Roberts or Ray Coney.

He at least mentions Coney and Roberts (and Arion Carter) at the bottom under "3 names to watch". No mention of Cole or Wilson at all.

 

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Devon Jackson, Oregon
6-2, 235

A Freaks List discovery. spoiler alert! I don't think I've seen anyone timed as a 24mph guy. And he's a linebacker!

firstly, he'll be a 5th year senior and the grades are average although he's never had a missed tackle rate over 10%.



But it's the Freaks List that's intriguing.

No. 11: Devon Jackson, Oregon, LB​

This is the fastest linebacker in college football. The Omaha, Nebraska native made 41 tackles for the Ducks in 2025 after making 47 tackles and three TFLs in 2024. Jackson won the 100- and 200-meter state titles in Nebraska, running 10.54 and 21.63. The 6-2, 235-pounder ran a blistering 24 mph on the GPS this offseason, which is the fastest time The Athletic has heard about from a college football player. Jackson also vertical jumped 40 inches and did a back squat of 675 pounds.

Put it this way. In theory you could get him to run downfield in coverage on Nyck Harbor (23.8mph).

 

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Put it this way. In theory you could get him to run downfield in coverage on Nyck Harbor (23.8mph).

"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is." - Yogi Berra

Only thing is, one guy can't catch. Don't know if second guy can cover, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.

 

[Clonamery]

Devon Jackson, Oregon
6-2, 235

A Freaks List discovery. spoiler alert! I don't think I've seen anyone timed as a 24mph guy. And he's a linebacker!

firstly, he'll be a 5th year senior and the grades are average although he's never had a missed tackle rate over 10%.



But it's the Freaks List that's intriguing.

No. 11: Devon Jackson, Oregon, LB​

This is the fastest linebacker in college football. The Omaha, Nebraska native made 41 tackles for the Ducks in 2025 after making 47 tackles and three TFLs in 2024. Jackson won the 100- and 200-meter state titles in Nebraska, running 10.54 and 21.63. The 6-2, 235-pounder ran a blistering 24 mph on the GPS this offseason, which is the fastest time The Athletic has heard about from a college football player. Jackson also vertical jumped 40 inches and did a back squat of 675 pounds.

Put it this way. In theory you could get him to run downfield in coverage on Nyck Harbor (23.8mph).

5 years at the same school. 2024 was a better production campaign. Started but 2 games in 2025. Spring 2026 injury. A lot to prove besides running fast.