Charlie Campbell· Sep 28, 2026
Campbell ranks the top 16 outside linebacker prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, with Texas' Colin Simmons first, Alabama's Yhonzae Pierre second and Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei third, and assigns each a projected draft round and projected 40-yard dash time.
“The top 2027 Outside Linebacker prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft.”
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33 checkable claims — 16 combine measurements, 16 mock draft picks and 1 top player list — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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33 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Mock Draft PicksSuntarine PerkinsSep 28, 2026
Suntarine Perkins to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Suntarine Perkins, OLB, Ole Miss ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksColin SimmonsSep 28, 2026
Colin Simmons to be picked “Round 1-2”
“Colin Simmons*, OLB/DE, Texas ... Projected Round (2027): 1-2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsSuntarine PerkinsSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.50.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsColin SimmonsSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.59.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksYhonzae PierreSep 28, 2026
Yhonzae Pierre to be picked “Round 1-2”
“Yhonzae Pierre*, OLB/DE, Alabama ... Projected Round (2027): 1-2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksMatayo UiagaleleiSep 28, 2026
Matayo Uiagalelei to be picked “Round 1-3”
“Matayo Uiagalelei*, OLB/DE, Oregon ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDamon Wilson IIMiami DolphinsSep 28, 2026
Damon Wilson II to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Damon Wilson II*, OLB/DE, Miami ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJohn Henry DaleySep 28, 2026
John Henry Daley to be picked “Round 2-4”
“John Henry Daley*, OLB/DE, Michigan ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJohn Henry DaleySep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsPrincewill UmanmielenSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.65.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTeitum TuiotiSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJahiem LawsonSep 28, 2026
Jahiem Lawson to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Jahiem Lawson*, OLB/DE, Clemson ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJahiem LawsonSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJordan HallSep 28, 2026
Jordan Hall to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Jordan Hall*, OLB, Michigan State ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDonnie SmithSep 28, 2026
Donnie Smith to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Donnie Smith*, OLB, Troy ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDonnie SmithSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksPrincewill UmanmielenSep 28, 2026
Princewill Umanmielen to be picked “Round 2-4”
“Princewill Umanmielen*, OLB/DE, LSU ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTeitum TuiotiSep 28, 2026
Teitum Tuioti to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Teitum Tuioti*, OLB/DE, Oregon ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksIsaac TerrellSep 28, 2026
Isaac Terrell to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Isaac Terrell*, OLB/DE, Iowa State ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsYhonzae PierreSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.60.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsMatayo UiagaleleiSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsIsaiah GlaskerSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.55.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Top Player ListsSep 28, 2026
“The top 2027 Outside Linebacker prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. 1. Colin Simmons... 16. Donnie Smith”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksLance RuckerSep 28, 2026
Lance Rucker to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Lance Rucker*, OLB, North Dakota ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksIsaiah GlaskerSep 28, 2026
Isaiah Glasker to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Isaiah Glasker*, OLB, BYU ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTrey WhiteSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJayden Virgin-MorganSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsLance RuckerSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.60.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJayden Virgin-MorganSep 28, 2026
Jayden Virgin-Morgan to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Jayden Virgin-Morgan*, OLB/DE, Boise State ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJordan HallSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.65.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsIsaac TerrellSep 28, 2026
“Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTrey WhiteSep 28, 2026
Trey White to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Trey White*, OLB/DE, Texas Tech ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Nick ShookPosition Order Calls · Olaivavega IoaneMiss · 35Shook walks through his full first-round mock draft, assigning a prospect to every pick from No. 1 to No. 32, headlined by Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, David Bailey to the Jets and Jeremiah Love to the Cardinals in the top three.
More combine measurements
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- James HarrisonCombine Measurements · Zachariah BranchMiss · 0The co-host known as Debo, who identifies himself as James Harrison, predicts Caleb Downs runs in the 4.42-4.43 range at the combine and rides the under on Zachariah Branch's 40 time, citing Branch's high school speed.
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- nthony Darelle "Booger" McFarlandCombine Measurements · Arvell ReeseHit · 100McFarland projected Ohio State's Arbel Reese to measure in at roughly 6-4 and 240-245 pounds at the combine, and argued Cincinnati and Trey Hendrickson will go their separate ways this offseason.