Top College Football Linebackers

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

Estimated

Linebackers by Estimated NIL Value

#	Player	School	Est. NIL
1	Tyler AtkinsonLB · Class of 2026	Texas	$448K
2	Xavier GriffinLB · Class of 2026	Alabama	$400K
3	Cincere JohnsonLB · Class of 2026	Ohio State	$387K
4	Kaden HendersonLB · Class of 2027	Jesuit	$313K

Recruiting

Top Linebackers by Recruiting Rating

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

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#	Player	School	Rating	Natl Rank
1	Tahj GrayLB · Class of 2028	St. Joseph Regional	★★★★	#28
2	Nehemiah McCaryLB · Class of 2028	Maplesville	★★★★	#38
3	Gabriel PlayerLB · Class of 2028	Eau Gallie	★★★★	#67
4	Andre AlexanderLB · Class of 2028	IMG Academy	★★★★	#72
5	Jameer MilesLB · Class of 2028	Carmel Catholic	★★★★	#76
6	Judah BlairLB · Class of 2028	Lakota West	★★★★	#83
7	Brayden BonikLB · Class of 2028	Ridge Point	★★★★	#117
8	Tysir YoungLB · Class of 2028	Middletown	★★★★	#123
9	Nazeree GuyLB · Class of 2028	Willis	★★★★	#135
10	Jay SchellLB · Class of 2028	Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School	★★★★	#136
11	Ryan PetersonLB · Class of 2028	William Amos Hough	★★★★	#137
12	Landon MillerLB · Class of 2028	De La Salle	★★★★	#140
13	Deshawn SimmonsLB · Class of 2028	Harlan	★★★★	#157
14	Shamar EvansLB · Class of 2028	Ruston	★★★★	#173
15	Kaiden BuchananLB · Class of 2028	Tupelo	★★★★	#179
16	Tylan HendersonLB · Class of 2028	Weiss	★★★★	#183
17	Israel SamuelLB · Class of 2028	Lake Highlands	90	#240
18	Liam ConlonLB · Class of 2028	Catholic Memorial	★★★	#222
19	Ke'Drid SmithLB · Class of 2028	Pleasant Grove	★★★	#225
20	Aiden EzeiruakuLB · Class of 2028	Williamstown	★★★	#230
21	Skylar AlstonLB · Class of 2028	Cardinal Gibbons	★★★	#248
22	Brodie MetzgerLB · Class of 2028	Hills-beaver Creek Secondary	★★★	#252
23	Allen Kennett VLB · Class of 2028	Santa Margarita Catholic	★★★	#296
24	Jaeden TaylorLB · Class of 2028	Carver	★★★	#392
25	Reginald WardLB · Class of 2028	Williamson	★★★	#538
26	Jace ColemanLB · Class of 2028	Lugoff-Elgin	★★★	#814
27	Tyce PayneLB · Class of 2028	Vernon	★★★	—
28	Kaleb TasbyLB · Class of 2028	Lone Star	★★★	—
29	Blake NesbittLB · Class of 2028	Kirksville	★★★	#195
30	Tray WashingtonLB · Class of 2028	Brandon	★★★	#269
31	Kaicen CarterLB · Class of 2028	Federal Way	★★★	#389
32	Steven MooreLB · Class of 2028	Miami Central	★★★	#540
33	Brandon Wills-DicksonLB · Class of 2028	St. Frances Academy	★★★	#541
34	Julian BrunoLB · Class of 2028	Grant Union	★★★	#559
35	Keith WilliamsLB · Class of 2028	Manvel	★★★	#839
36	Jess OfficerLB · Class of 2028	Oldham County	★★★	—
37	Cyrus ZuahLB · Class of 2028	Mount Saint Joseph	★★★	—
38	Cale BrittLB · Class of 2028	Bishop Moore Catholic	★★★	#266
39	Lincoln DykeLB · Class of 2028	Mount Pleasant	★★★	#418
40	Aidan AdamsLB · Class of 2028	Ruston	★★★	#427
41	Kristopher GrimaldoLB · Class of 2028	Gunter	★★★	#441
42	Jayden LewisLB · Class of 2028	St. Francis	★★★	#454
43	Ashton ChilesLB · Class of 2028	Good Counsel	★★★	#476
44	Anthony Busby Jr.LB · Class of 2028	St. Louis University	★★★	#609
45	Siale ReidLB · Class of 2028	Kahuku	★★★	#613
46	Tau PurcellLB · Class of 2028	Kamehameha	★★★	#614
47	Khavon GipsonLB · Class of 2028	Northwestern	★★★	#631
48	Dallas GrayLB · Class of 2028	Northwest	★★★	#654
49	Dustin HenryLB · Class of 2028	St. Frances Academy	★★★	#656
50	Darren CoatesLB · Class of 2028	St. Augustine	87	—
51	Amir AdkinsonLB · Class of 2028	Lancaster	★★★	—
52	Taylen WashingtonLB · Class of 2028	Derby	★★★	—
53	Javier McCoyLB · Class of 2028	Andrean	★★★	—
54	Reagan SmithLB · Class of 2028	Weiss	★★★	#428
55	Corvin WatsonLB · Class of 2028	Green Run	★★★	#462
56	Khalen TaylorLB · Class of 2028	Ridge Point	★★★	#483
57	Kaleb AiavaLB · Class of 2028	Servite	★★★	#495
58	Ernie TofiLB · Class of 2028	Archbishop Riordan	★★★	#497
59	Jennaris HenryLB · Class of 2028	Alcoa	★★★	#681
60	Will WyattLB · Class of 2028	Buford	★★★	#718
61	Joshua ErkinsLB · Class of 2028	Withrow	★★★	#742
62	Elijah LongLB · Class of 2028	Dalton	★★★	#977
63	Marlon WilsonLB · Class of 2028	James Rickards	★★★	#979
64	Cortez JonesLB · Class of 2028	Westlake	★★★	—
65	Charlie JonesLB · Class of 2028	Lake Norman	★★★	—
66	Brydon FeisterLB · Class of 2028	Archbishop Hoban	★★★	#315
67	Isaiah GrantLB · Class of 2028	Chambers	★★★	#775
68	Kye DuvalLB · Class of 2028	Centennial	★★★	#804
69	Amosa MasaniaiLB · Class of 2028	Emerald Ridge	★★★	#807
70	Elijah HickmanLB · Class of 2028	Seton LaSalle	★★★	#827
71	Jameson MitzelLB · Class of 2028	De La Salle	★★★	#1051
72	Stephen SoaresLB · Class of 2028	The Taft School	★★★	#1080
73	Kayce JordanLB · Class of 2028	Indian River	★★★	—
74	Andre ColeyLB · Class of 2028	Grayson	★★★	#485
75	Kamari ButlerLB · Class of 2028	Kennesaw Mountain	★★★	#707
76	Elijah LeleimeneLB · Class of 2028	Barstow	★★★	#1112
77	Joe FitzgeraldLB · Class of 2028	Catholic Memorial	★★★	#793
78	Henderson Carter VLB · Class of 2028	Norco	★★★	#812
79	Charles JuarezLB · Class of 2028	El Segundo	★★★	#1158
80	Eliaz EgbeLB · Class of 2028	Palatine	★★★	#666
81	Mana ReidLB · Class of 2028	Lone Peak	★★★	#750
82	Jason CatchingsLB · Class of 2028	Richardson	★★★	#975
83	Chris MiheayeLB · Class of 2028	Berkner	★★★	#980
84	Rhyder Allison-ButlerLB · Class of 2028	Pieper	★★★	#996
85	Regan FodjeLB · Class of 2028	Bridgeland	★★★	#1012
86	Terran GainesLB · Class of 2028	Parker	★★★	#1042
87	Jordan OldsLB · Class of 2028	Sebring	★★★	#1079
88	Jaylenn WigginsLB · Class of 2028	Douglass	★★★	#1081
89	Hunter YostLB · Class of 2028	Richland	★★★	#1082
90	Bryson EsserLB · Class of 2028	Harrisburg - 01	★★★	#848
91	Tommy KopecLB · Class of 2028	Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy	★★★	#1091
92	Tyson DiggsLB · Class of 2028	Byron Nelson	★★★	#1121
93	Ricky CarterLB · Class of 2028	True North Classical Academy	★★★	#1129
94	Amarri HamiltonLB · Class of 2028	Merritt Island	★★★	#1130
95	Michael BerardescoLB · Class of 2028	Don Bosco Prep	★★★	#1131
96	Ola Murray-ThorntonLB · Class of 2028	Sotomayor	★★★	#1132
97	Cameron HouseLB · Class of 2028	Chisholm Trail	★★★	#1133
98	Phillip SavageLB · Class of 2028	Powdersville	★★★	#1134

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.