2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Inside Linebacker

2/20/26: In 2025, Simmons had 43 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two passes broken up. In 2024, Simmons had an excellent debut for Texas and showed serious pass-rush ability with nine sacks. He also had three forced fumbles, 48 tackles, two passes defended, and one interception. Simmons has upside and could be even better after gaining experience.

2/20/26: Perkins had 81 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and five passes batted in 2025. Perkins was a dangerous quarterback hunter for the Rebels in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with 60 tackles and an interception. He had 38 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2023. Perkins needs to gain weight and get stronger for the NFL.

2/20/26: In 2025, Brown had 106 tackles with five sacks, one forced fumble, an interception, and five passes broken up. Brown impressed in 2024 with 80 tackles, five sacks, and three passes broken up. Brown has good instincts and upside.

2/20/26: In 2025, Rojas had 25 tackles and two sacks. He was playing well before going down with a season-ending injury. Rojas was a good contributor to the Nittany Lions’ defense in 2024 and really excelled in pass coverage. He had tremendous ball production with three interceptions and four passes broken up. He totaled 58 tackles and six tackles for a loss in 16 starts. Rojas has a good skill set with the upside to be even better in 2026.

<> 12/6/25: In 2025, Weeks had 26 tackles with a sack. He went out with an injury in early October. In 2024, Weeks had 120 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, and four passes broken up. Weeks should return to school to have a healthy season before going pro.