Charlie Campbell· Sep 26, 2026
Campbell ranks the top 38 3-4 outside linebacker prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, projecting a draft round window and a 40-yard dash time for each.
“The top 2027 3-4 Outside Linebacker prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft.”
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77 checkable claims — 38 combine measurements, 38 mock draft picks and 1 top player list — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 38 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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Who this take is about
- Lance Rucker
- Darris Smith
- Melkart Abou Jaoude
- Jayden Virgin-Morgan
- Beau Atkinson
- Will Heldt
- Yhonzae Pierre
- Tre Smith
- Joshua Burnham
- Boubacar Traore
- Dylan Stewart
- Colin Simmons
- Kenyatta Jackson
- Matayo Uiagalelei
- Suntarine Perkins
- Damon Wilson II
- John Henry Daley
- Teitum Tuioti
- Princewill Umanmielen
- Ikenna Ezeogu
- Keahnist Thompson
- T.J. Searcy
- Tobi Osunsanmi
- Jahiem Lawson
- Gabriel Harris Jr.
- Jonathan Maldonado
- Cameron Brant
- K'Mond Tapp
- Adepoju Adebawore
- Miles Capers
- Donnie Smith
- Isaac Terrell
- Mi'Quise Humphrey-Gray
- Da'Shawn Womack
- Clev Lubin
- Braylan Shelby
- Anto Saka
- Trey White
77 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 PicksLance RuckerSep 26, 2026
Lance Rucker to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Lance Rucker*, 3-4OLB, North Dakota ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDarris SmithSep 26, 2026
“Darris Smith ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsMelkart Abou JaoudeSep 26, 2026
“Melkart Abou Jaoude ... Projected 40 Time: 4.80.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJayden Virgin-MorganSep 26, 2026
“Jayden Virgin-Morgan ... Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsBeau AtkinsonSep 26, 2026
“Beau Atkinson ... Projected 40 Time: 4.80.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksWill HeldtSep 26, 2026
Will Heldt to be picked “Round 1-2”
“Will Heldt*, 3-4OLB, Clemson ... Projected Round (2027): 1-2; he could be a nice value pick in the first or second round.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksMelkart Abou JaoudeSep 26, 2026
Melkart Abou Jaoude to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Melkart Abou Jaoude*, 3-4OLB, North Carolina ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksYhonzae PierreSep 26, 2026
Yhonzae Pierre to be picked “Round 1-2”
“Yhonzae Pierre*, 3-4OLB, Alabama ... Projected Round (2027): 1-2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTre SmithSep 26, 2026
“Tre Smith ... Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJoshua BurnhamSep 26, 2026
Joshua Burnham to be picked “Round 7-FA”
“Joshua Burnham, 3-4OLB, Indiana ... Projected Round (2027): 7-FA. Burnham looks like a late-round backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksBoubacar TraoreSep 26, 2026
Boubacar Traore to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Boubacar Traore*, 3-4OLB, Notre Dame ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDylan StewartSep 26, 2026
Dylan Stewart to be picked “Round 1”
“Dylan Stewart*, 3-4OLB, South Carolina ... Projected Round (2027): 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDylan StewartSep 26, 2026
“Dylan Stewart ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksColin SimmonsSep 26, 2026
Colin Simmons to be picked “Round 1”
“Colin Simmons*, 3-4OLB, Texas ... Projected Round (2027): 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsColin SimmonsSep 26, 2026
“Colin Simmons ... Projected 40 Time: 4.60.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsYhonzae PierreSep 26, 2026
“Yhonzae Pierre ... Projected 40 Time: 4.65.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsWill HeldtSep 26, 2026
“Will Heldt ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsKenyatta JacksonSep 26, 2026
“Kenyatta Jackson ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksMatayo UiagaleleiSep 26, 2026
Matayo Uiagalelei to be picked “Round 1-3”
“Matayo Uiagalelei*, 3-4OLB, Oregon ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsMatayo UiagaleleiSep 26, 2026
“Matayo Uiagalelei ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksSuntarine PerkinsSep 26, 2026
Suntarine Perkins to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Suntarine Perkins, 3-4OLB, Ole Miss ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsSuntarine PerkinsSep 26, 2026
“Suntarine Perkins ... Projected 40 Time: 4.50.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsBoubacar TraoreSep 26, 2026
“Boubacar Traore ... Projected 40 Time: 4.65.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDamon Wilson IISep 26, 2026
Damon Wilson II to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Damon Wilson II*, 3-4OLB, Miami ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDamon Wilson IISep 26, 2026
“Damon Wilson II ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJohn Henry DaleySep 26, 2026
John Henry Daley to be picked “Round 2-4”
“John Henry Daley*, 3-4OLB, Michigan ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJohn Henry DaleySep 26, 2026
“John Henry Daley ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTeitum TuiotiSep 26, 2026
Teitum Tuioti to be picked “Round 2-4”
“Teitum Tuioti*, 3-4OLB, Oregon ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTeitum TuiotiSep 26, 2026
“Teitum Tuioti ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksPrincewill UmanmielenSep 26, 2026
Princewill Umanmielen to be picked “Round 2-4”
“Princewill Umanmielen*, 3-4OLB, LSU ... Projected Round (2027): 2-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksIkenna EzeoguSep 26, 2026
Ikenna Ezeogu to be picked “Round 3-4”
“Ikenna Ezeogu*, 3-4OLB, Penn State ... Projected Round (2027): 3-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsIkenna EzeoguSep 26, 2026
“Ikenna Ezeogu ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksKeahnist ThompsonSep 26, 2026
Keahnist Thompson to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Keahnist Thompson*, 3-4OLB, Michigan State ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsKeahnist ThompsonSep 26, 2026
“Keahnist Thompson ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksT.J. SearcySep 26, 2026
T.J. Searcy to be picked “Round 3-5”
“T.J. Searcy*, 3-4OLB, Texas A&M ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsT.J. SearcySep 26, 2026
“T.J. Searcy ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTobi OsunsanmiSep 26, 2026
Tobi Osunsanmi to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Tobi Osunsanmi*, 3-4OLB, Indiana ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTobi OsunsanmiSep 26, 2026
“Tobi Osunsanmi ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJahiem LawsonSep 26, 2026
“Jahiem Lawson ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksGabriel Harris Jr.Sep 26, 2026
Gabriel Harris Jr. to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Gabriel Harris Jr.*, 3-4OLB, Georgia ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsGabriel Harris Jr.Sep 26, 2026
“Gabriel Harris Jr. ... Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJonathan MaldonadoSep 26, 2026
Jonathan Maldonado to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Jonathan Maldonado*, 3-4OLB, Ole Miss ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJonathan MaldonadoSep 26, 2026
“Jonathan Maldonado ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksCameron BrantSep 26, 2026
Cameron Brant to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Cameron Brant*, 3-4OLB, Michigan ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsCameron BrantSep 26, 2026
“Cameron Brant ... Projected 40 Time: 4.75.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsK'Mond TappSep 26, 2026
“K’Mond Tapp ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksK'Mond TappSep 26, 2026
K'Mond Tapp to be picked “Round 4-6”
“K’Mond Tapp*, 3-4OLB, Memphis ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksAdepoju AdebaworeSep 26, 2026
Adepoju Adebawore to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Adepoju Adebawore*, 3-4OLB, Oklahoma ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsAdepoju AdebaworeSep 26, 2026
“Adepoju Adebawore ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJayden Virgin-MorganSep 26, 2026
Jayden Virgin-Morgan to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Jayden Virgin-Morgan*, 3-4OLB, Boise State ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksMiles CapersSep 26, 2026
Miles Capers to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Miles Capers, 3-4OLB, Vanderbilt ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsMiles CapersSep 26, 2026
“Miles Capers ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTre SmithSep 26, 2026
Tre Smith to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Tre Smith*, 3-4OLB, Arizona ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsJoshua BurnhamSep 26, 2026
“Joshua Burnham ... Projected 40 Time: 4.80.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksBeau AtkinsonSep 26, 2026
Beau Atkinson to be picked “Round 7-FA”
“Beau Atkinson, 3-4OLB, Ohio State ... Projected Round (2026): 7-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDonnie SmithSep 26, 2026
“Donnie Smith ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksIsaac TerrellSep 26, 2026
Isaac Terrell to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Isaac Terrell*, 3-4OLB, Iowa State ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Top Player ListsSep 26, 2026
“The top 2027 3-4 Outside Linebacker prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. (ranked 1. Dylan Stewart through 38. Beau Atkinson)”
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- Combine MeasurementsMi'Quise Humphrey-GraySep 26, 2026
“Mi’Quise Humphrey-Gray ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsDa'Shawn WomackSep 26, 2026
“Da’Shawn Womack ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDa'Shawn WomackSep 26, 2026
Da'Shawn Womack to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Da’Shawn Womack*, 3-4OLB, Auburn ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDonnie SmithSep 26, 2026
Donnie Smith to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Donnie Smith*, 3-4OLB, Troy ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksKenyatta JacksonSep 26, 2026
Kenyatta Jackson to be picked “Round 1-3”
“Kenyatta Jackson, 3-4OLB, Ohio State ... Projected Round (2027): 1-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksJahiem LawsonSep 26, 2026
Jahiem Lawson to be picked “Round 3-5”
“Jahiem Lawson*, 3-4OLB, Clemson ... Projected Round (2027): 3-5.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsPrincewill UmanmielenSep 26, 2026
“Princewill Umanmielen ... Projected 40 Time: 4.65.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksClev LubinSep 26, 2026
Clev Lubin to be picked “Round 2-3”
“Clev Lubin*, 3-4OLB, Louisville ... Projected Round (2027): 2-3.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsIsaac TerrellSep 26, 2026
“Isaac Terrell ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsBraylan ShelbySep 26, 2026
“Braylan Shelby ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsAnto SakaSep 26, 2026
“Anto Saka ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksMi'Quise Humphrey-GraySep 26, 2026
Mi'Quise Humphrey-Gray to be picked “Round 3-4”
“Mi’Quise Humphrey-Gray*, 3-4OLB, Kentucky ... Projected Round (2027): 3-4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksAnto SakaSep 26, 2026
Anto Saka to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Anto Saka*, 3-4OLB, Texas A&M ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksBraylan ShelbySep 26, 2026
Braylan Shelby to be picked “Round 5-7”
“Braylan Shelby*, 3-4OLB, USC ... Projected Round (2027): 5-7.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksTrey WhiteSep 26, 2026
Trey White to be picked “Round 4-6”
“Trey White*, 3-4OLB, Texas Tech ... Projected Round (2027): 4-6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDarris SmithSep 26, 2026
Darris Smith to be picked “Round 6-FA”
“Darris Smith*, 3-4OLB, Missouri ... Projected Round (2027): 6-FA.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsClev LubinSep 26, 2026
“Clev Lubin ... Projected 40 Time: 4.65.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsLance RuckerSep 26, 2026
“Lance Rucker ... Projected 40 Time: 4.60.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Combine MeasurementsTrey WhiteSep 26, 2026
“Trey White ... Projected 40 Time: 4.70.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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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.