The Read Optional Pod: 2026 NFL Draft Linebacker Tiers & Evaluations - Part 1

Jon & Ollie discuss a loaded LB class in the 2026 draft, including Arvell Reese’s rightful position, if Sonny Styles & CJ Allen belong in that special tier too and one LB that might be a tad overrated.

0:00-10:40 - Introduction & Average Positional Measurables

10:40-20:43 - What Matters When Scouting LBs

20:43-51:15 - Ohio State LB Arvell Reese

51:15-1:09:44 - Ohio State LB Sonny Styles

1:09:44-1:28:00 - Georgia LB CJ Allen

1:28:00 - 1:53:50 - Texas LB Anthony Hill

Part 2 (dropping tomorrow): Josiah Trotter, Jacob Rodriguez, Deontae Lawson, Keyshaun Elliott, Kyle Louis, Jake Golday, Taurean York, Justin Jefferson, Red Murdock, Kaleb Elarms-Orr & Bryce Boettcher