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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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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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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.