File LB-191 · National rank 1382 · 2027 class
Luke Mergott
6'3"Height
225 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
5.3/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.7 Floor
range 1.2
Ceiling 5.9
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.6
4.7/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.6
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.6) · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.3
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
LB1. Productive downhill thumper — 90 tackles in 2025 to lead the linebacker room. Part of the only ACC duo (with DaShawn Stone) to each return with 85+ stops. LB is a devalued spot and there's no draft buzz yet, but the tape is a steady, instinctive run-defender. Solid starter grade.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 2, 2026Why Duke's Luke Mergott Could Be Blueprint for 2026 Success - Sports Illustrated