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Simms’ draft LB rankings: Analyzing tier four

March 26, 2026 08:53 AM

Chris Simms runs through the fourth tier of his 2026 NFL Draft linebacker rankings, dissecting the games of Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez, Oregon's Bryce Boettcher and Alabama's Justin Jefferson.

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