2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Outside Linebacker

7/7/26: 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.

7/7/26: Pierre has been a tough defender for the Crimson Tide in 2025. He has been a dangerous edge rusher with speed and physicality to push through blocks. In 2025, Pierre had 52 tackles with eight sacks, three forced fumbles, and one pass batted. He is an ascending player with a ton of upside.

7/7/26: Uiagalelei has a good skill set with size, speed, and athleticism. However, he was an underachiever in 2025 with 34 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and three passes defended. He looked special on some plays, but was inconsistent and had some quiet stretches where he played down to competition that he should be getting the better of. Uiagalelei needs to improve his motor and play harder. Uiagalelei flashed for the Ducks in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with two forced fumbles, one interception, one pass batted, and 38 tackles.

7/7/26: 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.

7/7/26: In 2025, Wilson had 23 tackles, nine sacks, two passes broken up, and one interception with Missouri. He was a dangerous speed rusher across from Zion Young. Wilson was a rotational backup at Georgia in 2024, totaling 22 tackles with three sacks and two forced fumbles. He transferred to Miami after the 2025 season, and he could be a riser with another productive season rushing the passer. Wilson is a former top recruit who is fast off the edge with athleticism and natural pass-rush potential.

7/7/26: Daley was a beast as a pass rusher for Utah in 2025. He was dominating tackles with functional strength, quickness, and an insane motor as a pass rusher. In 2025, Daley had 48 tackles with 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. He needs to improve his run defense in 2026, and sources say that Daley has a bad body that needs development for the NFL.

<> 7/7/26: Tuioti played well and was an active defender for Oregon in 2025. He had 68 tackles with 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and five passes batted. Tuioti does not have an elite skill set, but he has functional quickness and strength that is paired with a relentless motor. He has instincts and finds a way to make plays. While Matayo Uiagalelei has a better skill set, Tuioti was the defender who would step up and make plays in the clutch and was the more consistent player thanks to a great motor. In 2024, Tuioti had 5.5 sacks with 58 tackles. Tuioti is strong at the point of attack and plays physical with non-stop effort.

<> 7/7/26: Glasker has a good skill set with size and speed. In 2025, Glasker had 67 tackles with three sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and one pass broken up. In 2024, Glasker had 70 tackles with 3.5 sacks, three interceptions, and four passes broken up. If Glasker can build on his past two seasons and me a more consistent run defender, he could be a riser.

7/7/26: Lawson was a backup in 2025, but could take on a bigger role in 2026 as the replacement for T.J. Parker. In 2025, Lawson had 19 tackles with 3.5 sacks. With Will Heldt drawing attention, Lawson should have a lot of single-block opportunities. Lawson

<> 7/7/26: In 2025, Hall was a solid defender for the Spartans. He totaled 88 tackles with 2.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception, and one pass defended. He could be a riser if he builds on his play.

7/7/26: Terrell had a breakout season with Washington State in 2025 with seven sacks and 28 tackles. If Terrell builds on his season, he could rise for the 2027 draft.

7/7/26: White was a consistent and productive pass rusher for San Diego State over the past two seasons. In 2024, White had 12.5 sacks with 60 tackles and one forced fumble. In his final season with SDSU, White had seven sacks with 47 tackles. White left for Texas Tech, and he could produce well with the Red Raiders as a replacement for the edge rushers they lost to the NFL. White lacks some height and length for the NFL.

7/7/26: In 2025, Virgin-Morgan had a solid season for the Broncos, totaling 56 tackles with six sacks and two forced fumbles. Virgin-Morgan lacks length and height.

7/7/26: Umanmielen has some speed off the edge, and he played well for Ole Miss in 2025. Umanmielen totaled nine sacks with 45 tackles. Umanmielen did get a high grade from NFL advance scouts.

<> 7/7/26: Rucker had a huge 2025 season to land on NFL team’s preseason watch list. He totaled 11.5 sacks with four forced fumbles, 15 tackles for a loss, and 64 tackles. In 2024, he totaled 37 tackles with two sacks and three passes broken up. Rucker needs to dominate to rise, and it would help him to perform well at an All-Star game against better competition.

<> 7/7/26: Smith had a breakout 2025 season with 11 sacks, one forced fumble, and 44 tackles. He could rise if he continues to be a productive pass rusher while improving his run defense.