Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/16/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

LB
Jalon
Walker

6-2 245lbs 4.50
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.50 1 20.8
87.4
Walker's explosiveness off the edge and development as an off-ball linebacker jump off the screen. His combination of twitch and power...
2

LB
Jihaad
Campbell

6-3 244lbs 4.52
LB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
244lbs 6-3 4.52 2 35.1
86.8
After extensive film study of Campbell's 2024 season, his impact potential jumps off the screen. His usage at Alabama - particularly in...
3

LB
Demetrius
Knight Jr.

6-1 246lbs 4.62
LB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
246lbs 6-1 4.62 9 82.1
85.3
Knight's film reveals a classic downhill MIKE linebacker with elite straight-line speed and natural blitz timing. His explosive first...
4

LB
Barrett
Carter

6-1 230lbs 4.55
LB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.55 6 64.6
84.4
Barrett Carter projects as a high-upside, three-down linebacker in the NFL. His sideline-to-sideline range and coverage skills fit the mold...
5

LB
Carson
Schwesinger

6-2 225lbs 4.70
LB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.70 4 52.5
84.2
Schwesinger currently fits the bill of a developmental WILL linebacker with core special teams value out of the gate. Shows natural...
6

LB
Chris
Paul Jr.

6-1 224lbs 4.62
LB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
224lbs 6-1 4.62 11 89.7
84.2
Looking at the tape, he brings immediate value in subpackages with his advanced coverage traits and quick trigger against the run. His...
7

LB
Danny
Stutsman

6-4 241lbs 4.62
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.62 8 80
84.1
Stutsman projects as a potential three-down linebacker at the next level, with the versatility to fit in multiple defensive schemes. His...
8

LB
Smael
Mondon Jr.

6-2 229lbs 4.46
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
229lbs 6-2 4.46 13 103.1
83.5
Mondon projects as a versatile, three-down linebacker in the NFL, with the skill set to fit in multiple defensive schemes. His elite...
9

LB
Jeffrey
Bassa

6-1 226lbs 4.65
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
226lbs 6-1 4.65 12 99
83.2
The modern NFL's emphasis on sub-package personnel suits Bassa's skill set as a coverage-first linebacker with proven blitz...
10

LB
Cody
Simon

6-2 235lbs 4.50
LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.50 16 143.3
83.2
Cody Simon offers intriguing upside as a developmental linebacker with plus athleticism and versatility. His range and ability to play in...
11

LB
Jay
Higgins

6-0 226lbs 4.72
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.72 17 153.2
83.2
Jay Higgins fits the mold of a potential three-down WILL in a 4-3 front at the next level, with the instincts and coverage chops to stay on...
12

LB
Kobe
King

6-1 245lbs 4.68
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.68 19 162.7
83.2
King projects as a rock-solid Mike linebacker who'll make his money as an early-down run defender in the NFL. His combination of processing...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Linebacker

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.