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
39

LB
Cal
Haladay

6-1 233lbs 4.68
LB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.68 56 494
70.3
Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Haladay shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a...
18

LB/ED
Jalen
McLeod

6-1 236lbs 4.64
LB/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
236lbs 6-1 4.64 25 239.5
79.0
After breaking down McLeod's tape, I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators very happy at the next level. The film against...
30

LB
Shaun
Dolac

6-1 225lbs 4.63
LB
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.63 39 300.7
74.0
5

LB
Chris
Paul Jr.

6-1 235lbs 4.63
LB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.63 8 86.1
84.8
Paul Jr. profiles as a modern NFL WILL linebacker who can make an immediate impact on special teams while developing into a defensive...
6

LB
Barrett
Carter

6-1 230lbs 4.63
LB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.63 9 87.3
84.8
Carter projects as an impactful early-down linebacker who can develop into a three-down role with technical refinement in coverage. His...
11

LB
Kobe
King

6-1 251lbs 4.63
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
251lbs 6-1 4.63 17 142.1
83.1
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...
42

LB/ED
Ty
French

6-1 225lbs 4.57
LB/ED
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.57 58 504
67.0
French embodies the modern NFL "tweener" - a player whose exceptional athleticism and production are at odds with his lack of...
21

LB
Jamon
Dumas-Johnso...

6-1 245lbs 4.50
LB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.50 26 250.2
78.0
Dumas-Johnson projects as a high-floor prospect with the potential to be an immediate contributor in the NFL. His combination of size,...
43

LB
Eugene
Asante

6-1 219lbs 4.48
LB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
219lbs 6-1 4.48 31 269
65.0
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Good...
17

LB
Jay
Higgins

6-2 232lbs 4.82
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.82 24 233
79.3
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...
4

LB
Carson
Schwesinger

6-2 225lbs 4.70
LB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.70 5 53.9
85.2
Schwesinger currently fits the bill of a developmental WILL linebacker with core special teams value out of the gate. Shows natural...
8

LB/ED
David
Walker

6-2 260lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
260lbs 6-2 4.69 13 119
83.6
Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more...

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.