"I've spent the last few days digging through every major 2026 linebacker board I could find - Bucky Brooks, ESPN, NFL Draft Buzz - and one thing is clear. This linebacker class could be one of the strongest positions in the entire draft. If I'm the Dallas Cowboys and even thinking about addressing the position in the 2026 NFL Draft, there will be options. Not just depth pieces, but impact players."
"I don't care how pass-heavy this league gets, if your linebackers can't run and cover, you're cooked. Offenses attack the middle of the field relentlessly. Tight ends run like receivers, running backs split out wide, and quarterbacks force linebackers to think and move at the same time. And with new defensive coordinator Christian Parker taking over, I expect that position to matter more. Parker's background tells me he is going to emphasize speed, communication, and versatility in the second level."
The 2026 linebacker class could be one of the strongest positions in the draft, offering impact players beyond mere depth pieces. Modern offenses attack the middle of the field, with tight ends running like receivers, running backs splitting out wide, and quarterbacks forcing linebackers to think and move simultaneously. Effective linebackers must run, cover, blitz, and play comfortably in space. Defensive coordinator Christian Parker emphasizes speed, communication, and versatility at the second level, increasing the position's importance. An above-average, multi-person linebacker corps is necessary to handle contemporary offenses without constant safety help. Top prospects include Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles.
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