Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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6-2
245lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 1 | 17.7 |
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 |
|
6-3
244lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
244lbs | 6-3 | 4.52 | 3 | 27.1 |
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 |
|
6-2
245lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
245lbs | 6-2 | 4.58 | 7 | 74.1 |
85.3
|
Knight's film reveals a classic downhill MIKE linebacker with elite straight-line speed and natural blitz timing. His explosive first... |
4 |
|
6-2
225lbs
4.70
|
LB |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 5 | 54.1 |
84.8
|
Schwesinger currently fits the bill of a developmental WILL linebacker with core special teams value out of the gate. Shows natural... |
5 |
|
6-1
230lbs
4.55
|
LB |
|
230lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 8 | 80.9 |
84.4
|
Carter projects as an impactful early-down linebacker who can develop into a three-down role with technical refinement in coverage. His... |
6 |
|
6-1
235lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-1 | 4.63 | 9 | 85.8 |
84.2
|
Paul Jr. profiles as a modern NFL WILL linebacker who can make an immediate impact on special teams while developing into a defensive... |
7 |
|
6-4
241lbs
4.52
|
LB |
|
241lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 10 | 88.8 |
84.1
|
Stutsman profiles as a throwback downhill linebacker who will make his biggest impact as an early-down run defender and blitz weapon. His... |
8 |
|
6-2
260lbs
4.69
|
LB/ED |
|
260lbs | 6-2 | 4.69 | 13 | 107.3 |
83.5
|
Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more... |
9 |
|
6-3
235lbs
4.58
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-3 | 4.58 | 14 | 116.1 |
83.5
|
Mondon is the walking definition of a better athlete than football player at this stage. Despite possessing rare explosiveness and... |
10 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.63
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 12 | 103.6 |
83.2
|
Jeffrey Bassa embodies the evolution of the modern NFL linebacker – a hybrid defender whose coverage instincts and blitz productivity align... |
11 |
|
6-1
251lbs
4.68
|
LB |
|
251lbs | 6-1 | 4.68 | 16 | 136.4 |
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... |
12 |
|
6-2
235lbs
4.50
|
LB |
|
235lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 17 | 141.2 |
83.2
|
Simon brings a skill set tailor-made for specific roles rather than three-down dominance. His film reveals a linebacker with two clear... |