2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Outside Linebacker



The top 2027 Outside Linebacker prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

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1. Alabama image Yhonzae Pierre*, DE/OLB, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 248.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Sonny Styles, Ohio State
  • ’25 – Abdul Carter, Penn State
  • ’24 – Dallas Turner, Alabama

2/20/26: 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.



2. Utah image John Henry Daley, DE/OLB, Utah
Height: 6-4. Weight: 247.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
  • ’25 – Jalon Walker, Georgia
  • ’24 – Chop Robinson, Penn State

2/20/26: Daley was a beast as a pass rusher for the Utes in 2025. He was dominating tackles with functional strength, quickness, and an insane motor. In 2025, Daley had 48 tackles with 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. He needs to improve his run defense in 2026.



3. Texas image Collin Simmons*, OLB/ILB, Texas
Height: 6-3. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Harold Perkins, LSU
  • ’25 – James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
  • ’24 – Chris Braswell, Alabama

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.



4. Ole Miss image Suntarine Perkins, OLB/ILB, Ole Miss
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
  • ’25 – Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
  • ’24 – Trevin Wallace, Kentucky

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.



5. Clemson image Sammy Brown, OLB/ILB, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Xavien Sorey Jr., Arkansas
  • ’25 – Donovan Ezeiruaka, Boston College
  • ’24 – Jonah Elliss, Utah

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.



6. Miami image Damon Wilson II*, DE/OLB, Miami
Height: 6-4. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
  • ’25 – Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
  • ’24 – Bralen Trice, Washington




7. Oregon image Teitum Tuioti*, DE/OLB, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 263.
Projected 40 Time: 4.73.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Lander Barton, Utah
  • ’25 – Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
  • ’24 – James Williams, Miami




8. Ohio State image Qua Russaw*, OLB/ILB, Ohio State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 251.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State
  • ’25 – Jalen McLeod, Auburn
  • ’24 – Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington




9. Kentucky image Steven Soles Jr., OLB/ILB, Kentucky
Height: 6-1. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Jake Golday, Cincinnati
  • ’25 – David Walker, Central Arkansas
  • ’24 – Mo Kamara, Colorado State




10. Georgia image Elo Modozie*, OLB/ILB, Georgia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – Deonte Lawson, Alabama
  • ’25 – Eugene Asante, Auburn
  • ’24 – Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State




11. Memphis image Sam Brumfield*, OLB, Memphis
Height: 5-11. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.

Previous Seasons
  • ’26 – George Gumbs Jr., Florida
  • ’25 – Tyreem Powell, Rutgers
  • ’24 – Khalid Duke, Kansas State




2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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