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Top College Football Linebackers

Linebackers lead defenses and recruit classes alike. Tackling production and leadership drive their visibility.

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Estimated

Linebackers by Estimated NIL Value

#PlayerSchoolEst. NIL
1Tyler AtkinsonTyler AtkinsonLB · Class of 2026Texas$448K
2Xavier GriffinXavier GriffinLB · Class of 2026Alabama$400K
3Cincere JohnsonCincere JohnsonLB · Class of 2026Ohio State$387K
4Kaden HendersonKaden HendersonLB · Class of 2027Jesuit$313K
Recruiting

Top Linebackers by Recruiting Rating

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Cincere JohnsonCincere JohnsonLB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★★#26
2Tyler AtkinsonTyler AtkinsonLB · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#50
3Kaden HendersonKaden HendersonLB · Class of 2027Jesuit★★★★#21
4Xavier GriffinXavier GriffinLB · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#52
5Joakim GoudaJoakim GoudaLB · Class of 2027McEachern★★★★#31
6Brayden RouseBrayden RouseLB · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#93
7Julian MansonJulian MansonLB · Class of 2026Iowa★★★★#97
8Braxton RembertBraxton RembertLB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#111
9Izayia WilliamsIzayia WilliamsLB · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#116
10Cooper WittenCooper WittenLB · Class of 2027Liberty Christian★★★★#37
11Jhadyn NelsonJhadyn NelsonLB · Class of 2027Langham Creek★★★★#41
12TJ WhiteTJ WhiteLB · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#133
13Henry OhlingerHenry OhlingerLB · Class of 2026Indiana★★★★#141
14AJ Randle Jr.AJ Randle Jr.LB · Class of 2027Garner★★★★#57
15Bryce KishBryce KishLB · Class of 2027Howell★★★★#60
16Toa SateleToa SateleLB · Class of 2027Mililani★★★★#74
17Talanoa IliTalanoa IliLB · Class of 2026USC★★★★#159
18Calvin ThomasCalvin ThomasLB · Class of 2026North Carolina★★★★#163
19Braylon HodgeBraylon HodgeLB · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#169
20Kasen ThomasKasen ThomasLB · Class of 2026Iowa★★★★#193
21Tahj GrayTahj GrayLB · Class of 2028St. Joseph Regional★★★★#28
22Nehemiah McCaryNehemiah McCaryLB · Class of 2028Maplesville★★★★#38
23Prince GoldsbyPrince GoldsbyLB · Class of 2027Blue Springs South★★★★#81
24Isaac McNeilIsaac McNeilLB · Class of 2027Vigor★★★★#82
25Omarii SandersOmarii SandersLB · Class of 2027Franklin Road Academy★★★★#110

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-valued NIL linebacker in college football?+

Tyler Atkinson currently has the highest estimated NIL value among tracked linebackers, at approximately $448K. Values are estimates based on publicly available information.

How are linebackers ranked here?+

Players are ranked two ways: by estimated NIL value where a public valuation exists, and by recruiting rating for the incoming classes. Both update as new public data is published.

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Full Linebackers List

#PlayerSchoolRatingNatl Rank
1Cincere JohnsonCincere JohnsonLB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★★#26
2Tyler AtkinsonTyler AtkinsonLB · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#50
3Kaden HendersonKaden HendersonLB · Class of 2027Jesuit★★★★#21
4Xavier GriffinXavier GriffinLB · Class of 2026Alabama★★★★#52
5Joakim GoudaJoakim GoudaLB · Class of 2027McEachern★★★★#31
6Brayden RouseBrayden RouseLB · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#93
7Julian MansonJulian MansonLB · Class of 2026Iowa★★★★#97
8Braxton RembertBraxton RembertLB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#111
9Izayia WilliamsIzayia WilliamsLB · Class of 2026Florida State★★★★#116
10Cooper WittenCooper WittenLB · Class of 2027Liberty Christian★★★★#37
11Jhadyn NelsonJhadyn NelsonLB · Class of 2027Langham Creek★★★★#41
12TJ WhiteTJ WhiteLB · Class of 2026Tennessee★★★★#133
13Henry OhlingerHenry OhlingerLB · Class of 2026Indiana★★★★#141
14AJ Randle Jr.AJ Randle Jr.LB · Class of 2027Garner★★★★#57
15Bryce KishBryce KishLB · Class of 2027Howell★★★★#60
16Toa SateleToa SateleLB · Class of 2027Mililani★★★★#74
17Talanoa IliTalanoa IliLB · Class of 2026USC★★★★#159
18Calvin ThomasCalvin ThomasLB · Class of 2026North Carolina★★★★#163
19Braylon HodgeBraylon HodgeLB · Class of 2026Oregon★★★★#169
20Kasen ThomasKasen ThomasLB · Class of 2026Iowa★★★★#193
21Tahj GrayTahj GrayLB · Class of 2028St. Joseph Regional★★★★#28
22Nehemiah McCaryNehemiah McCaryLB · Class of 2028Maplesville★★★★#38
23Prince GoldsbyPrince GoldsbyLB · Class of 2027Blue Springs South★★★★#81
24Isaac McNeilIsaac McNeilLB · Class of 2027Vigor★★★★#82
25Omarii SandersOmarii SandersLB · Class of 2027Franklin Road Academy★★★★#110
26Case AlexanderCase AlexanderLB · Class of 2027Washington★★★★#123
27Jalaythan MayfieldJalaythan MayfieldLB · Class of 2027Lincolnton★★★★#124
28Terry WigginsTerry WigginsLB · Class of 2026Virginia Tech★★★★#240
29Jacob CurryJacob CurryLB · Class of 2026Oklahoma★★★★#259
30Tamarion WatkinsTamarion WatkinsLB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#262
31Roman IgwebuikeRoman IgwebuikeLB · Class of 2027Mount Carmel★★★★#139
32Jeremiah CulpepperJeremiah CulpepperLB · Class of 2027Troup County★★★★#144
33Brayton FeisterBrayton FeisterLB · Class of 2027Washington★★★★#160
34Izzy HammonsIzzy HammonsLB · Class of 2027Choctaw★★★★#165
35Kenneth Simon IIKenneth Simon IILB · Class of 2027Brentwood Academy★★★★#189
36Brayden ReillyBrayden ReillyLB · Class of 2026Clemson★★★★#267
37Rocky CummingsRocky CummingsLB · Class of 2026Texas★★★★#296
38Kaegan AshKaegan AshLB · Class of 2026Texas Tech★★★★#297
39Ja'Dyn WilliamsJa'Dyn WilliamsLB · Class of 2026Indiana★★★★#298
40Bradley EsserBradley EsserLB · Class of 2026Iowa State★★★★#300
41Jordan NjokuJordan NjokuLB · Class of 2026Culver City★★★★#600
42Elijah FernandezElijah FernandezLB · Class of 2026Battle Ground Academy★★★★#668
43Austin PhillipsAustin PhillipsLB · Class of 2029East Noble★★★★#8
44Kingston StroshineKingston StroshineLB · Class of 2029Lone Peak★★★★#36
45Xander PelzerXander PelzerLB · Class of 2029The Pennington School★★★★#48
46Dakota Butler JrDakota Butler JrLB · Class of 2029St. John's College★★★★#49
47Sosene SchusterSosene SchusterLB · Class of 2029Mater Dei★★★★#64
48Gabriel PlayerGabriel PlayerLB · Class of 2028Eau Gallie★★★★#67
49Andre AlexanderAndre AlexanderLB · Class of 2028IMG Academy★★★★#72
50Jameer MilesJameer MilesLB · Class of 2028Carmel Catholic★★★★#76
51Judah BlairJudah BlairLB · Class of 2028Lakota West★★★★#83
52Brayden BonikBrayden BonikLB · Class of 2028Ridge Point★★★★#117
53Tysir YoungTysir YoungLB · Class of 2028Middletown★★★★#123
54Nazeree GuyNazeree GuyLB · Class of 2028Willis★★★★#135
55Jay SchellJay SchellLB · Class of 2028Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School★★★★#136
56Ryan PetersonRyan PetersonLB · Class of 2028William Amos Hough★★★★#137
57Landon MillerLandon MillerLB · Class of 2028De La Salle★★★★#140
58Deshawn SimmonsDeshawn SimmonsLB · Class of 2028Harlan★★★★#157
59Shamar EvansShamar EvansLB · Class of 2028Ruston★★★★#173
60Kaiden BuchananKaiden BuchananLB · Class of 2028Tupelo★★★★#179
61Tylan HendersonTylan HendersonLB · Class of 2028Weiss★★★★#183
62Noah GloverNoah GloverLB · Class of 2027Battlefield★★★★#208
63Taven EppsTaven EppsLB · Class of 2027Tustin★★★★#219
64Sean FoxSean FoxLB · Class of 2027Warren Central★★★★#231
65Brandon Lockley Jr.Brandon Lockley Jr.LB · Class of 2027St. Joseph's Prep School★★★★#235
66Ja'Bios SmithJa'Bios SmithLB · Class of 2027Swainsboro★★★★#236
67Israel SamuelIsrael SamuelLB · Class of 2028Lake Highlands90#240
68Quinton CypherQuinton CypherLB · Class of 2027Millbrook★★★★#262
69Colton McKibbenColton McKibbenLB · Class of 2027Carlsbad★★★★#278
70CJ SannaCJ SannaLB · Class of 2026Ohio State★★★★#287
71Blake BettonBlake BettonLB · Class of 2027Shakopee★★★★#295
72Adam BywaterAdam BywaterLB · Class of 2026Olympus★★★★#311
73Tate WallaceTate WallaceLB · Class of 2027Regina★★★★#338
74Storm MillerStorm MillerLB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★★#368
75Carson CrawfordCarson CrawfordLB · Class of 2026Colorado★★★★#373
76C.J. JohnsonC.J. JohnsonLB · Class of 2027Cretin-Derham Hall★★★★#381
77Elijah LittlejohnElijah LittlejohnLB · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#398
78JJ BushJJ BushLB · Class of 2026Missouri★★★★#402
79Nick AbramsNick AbramsLB · Class of 2026Georgia★★★★#404
80Theo WilsonTheo WilsonLB · Class of 2027Armwood★★★★#406
81Gavin SteckerGavin SteckerLB · Class of 2027Bettendorf★★★★#410
82Karsten BuschKarsten BuschLB · Class of 2026Miami★★★★#480
83Monroe PartinMonroe PartinLB · Class of 2026Wake Forest★★★★#583
84Justyn HartleyJustyn HartleyLB · Class of 2026Kentucky★★★★#670
85Jaylen KingJaylen KingLB · Class of 2026Colorado State★★★★#1408
86Mikahi AllenMikahi AllenLB · Class of 2027Don Bosco Prep★★★#199
87Liam ConlonLiam ConlonLB · Class of 2028Catholic Memorial★★★#222
88Ke'Drid SmithKe'Drid SmithLB · Class of 2028Pleasant Grove★★★#225
89Aiden EzeiruakuAiden EzeiruakuLB · Class of 2028Williamstown★★★#230
90Skylar AlstonSkylar AlstonLB · Class of 2028Cardinal Gibbons★★★#248
91Brodie MetzgerBrodie MetzgerLB · Class of 2028Hills-beaver Creek Secondary★★★#252
92DaQuives BeckDaQuives BeckLB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★#279
93Allen Kennett VAllen Kennett VLB · Class of 2028Santa Margarita Catholic★★★#296
94Thomas Davis Jr.Thomas Davis Jr.LB · Class of 2026Notre Dame★★★#298
95Shadarius ToodleShadarius ToodleLB · Class of 2026Auburn★★★#313
96Gregory BatsonGregory BatsonLB · Class of 2027Lee County★★★#344
97Ellis McGaskinEllis McGaskinLB · Class of 2027Williamson★★★#351
98Kareem PalmerKareem PalmerLB · Class of 2027Toombs County★★★#390
99Jaeden TaylorJaeden TaylorLB · Class of 2028Carver★★★#392
100Tank KingTank KingLB · Class of 2026Texas A&M★★★#397

NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from a third-party published valuation model.