Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
36

LB
Justin
Whiteside

6-0 220lbs 5.00
LB
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 5.00 47 374
73.0
19

LB
Karene
Reid

6-0 226lbs 4.75
LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.75 27 251.8
79.0
What jumps out immediately is his comfort working in the intermediate areas of the field, where his instincts and quick processing allow...
34

LB
Power
Echols

6-0 225lbs 4.73
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.73 41 319.5
73.7
A high-motor second-level defender with the range and athleticism to contribute in multiple phases. Thrives in space where his closing...
49

LB
Mason
Cobb

6-0 230lbs 4.70
LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.70 61 529.5
60.6
Cobb has excellent awareness in zone coverage. In coverage, Cobb shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone,...
46

LB
Nick
Jackson

6-0 235lbs 4.65
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.65 51 465.5
62.9
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Jackson chases well in pursuit, and Jackson has the...
48

LB
Jacob
Dobbs

6-0 233lbs 4.60
LB
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
233lbs 6-0 4.60 62 552
61.3
He’s a natural in coverage, with the movement skills of a defensive back in man coverage against tight ends. Has enough twitch and speed...
24

LB
Nick
Martin

6-0 220lbs 4.59
LB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.59 20 192.7
76.0
A heat-seeking missile at the second level, Martin possesses the tools to be a three-down impact player in today's NFL. His elite...
33

OLB
Chandler
Martin

6-0 230lbs 4.54
OLB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.54 45 342.5
74.0
44

LB
Ruben
Hyppolite II...

6-0 232lbs 4.45
LB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.45 57 503
65.0
Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound. He’s rangy and...
50

LB
Derek
Wingo

6-1 233lbs 4.78
LB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.78 52 478
58.7
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
45

LB
Khari
Coleman

6-1 220lbs 4.69
LB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
220lbs 6-1 4.69 59 506.5
65.0
Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
20

LB
Shemar
James

6-1 229lbs 4.69
LB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
229lbs 6-1 4.69 23 231.6
78.0
The NFL transition for James will hinge entirely on scheme fit and role definition. The tape reveals a linebacker who flashes in specific...

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.
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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.