Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
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1 |
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LB |
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220lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 1 | 14.5 |
89.0
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Along with great instincts, he’s an explosive mover. Perkins can disrupt plays in the backfield due to his ability to read and react... |
2 |
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LB |
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235lbs | 6-3 | 4.49 | 2 | 34 |
88.0
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Flashes closing speed and agility to reach passers from the blind side or up the middle before they can escape. Closes quickly on... |
3 |
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LB |
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230lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 3 | 38 |
86.9
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Effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender. Carter has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping... |
4 |
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LB |
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241lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 4 | 55.6 |
85.6
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Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
5 |
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LB |
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245lbs | 6-1 | 4.64 | 6 | 67.8 |
85.2
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Dumas-Johnson can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it... |
6 |
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LB |
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227lbs | 6-2 | 4.72 | 5 | 66 |
85.0
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Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop... |
7 |
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LB |
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227lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 7 | 73.2 |
84.8
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He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Milano has sideline-to-sideline range and is a violent, wrap-up... |
8 |
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LB |
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225lbs | 6-3 | 4.46 | 12 | 91.5 |
84.0
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Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses... |
9 |
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LB |
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235lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 13 | 103 |
84.0
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One of the true straight-up edge burners in this draft class, Oliver has the kind of skill set NFL teams covet in an edge rusher. He’s... |
10 |
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LB |
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223lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 33 | 331.3 |
83.7
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Kiser can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Kiser also shows good awareness when... |
11 |
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LB |
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230lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 8 | 86 |
83.6
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Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. McCullough has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating... |
12 |
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LB /ED |
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258lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 11 | 90.3 |
83.5
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His spin is his best move, tight and quick to the point that blockers don’t have time to react to it. His closing burst is... |