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
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...
41

LB/ED
Steve
Linton

6-5 237lbs 4.81
LB/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
237lbs 6-5 4.81 43 330.3
68.0
Linton's NFL transition will be marked by his raw athleticism and pass-rush potential, balanced against his need for technical refinement...
40

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 55 488.5
70.0
Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
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...
38

LB
Ben
Bywater

6-3 235lbs 4.61
LB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.61 49 394
71.0
A high-motor linebacker with three-down potential, Bywater brings versatility and special teams value to an NFL roster. His instincts and...
37

LB/ED
J.J.
Weaver

6-5 255lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.69 48 384.5
72.0
J.J. Weaver profiles as a rotational edge defender with scheme-specific value in a 3-4 system. His positional flexibility and refined...
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
35

LB/ED
Stone
Handy

6-5 240lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.80 46 361
73.7
Raw tools and physical development indicate rotational edge defender upside in a defense emphasizing power rushing concepts. Length and...
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...
33

OLB
Chandler
Martin

6-0 230lbs 4.54
OLB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.54 45 342.5
74.0
32

LB
Keenan
Pili

6-3 240lbs 4.69
LB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.69 44 335
74.0
31

LB
Tyreem
Powell

6-5 252lbs 4.92
LB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
252lbs 6-5 4.92 42 329
74.0
After diving deep into the film, Powell emerges as a specialized defender whose tackling prowess and pass rush potential stand out...

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.