Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/24/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

LB/ED
Oluwafemi
Oladejo

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 11 89.9
82.4
The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His...
14

LB/ED
Barryn
Sorrell

6-4 260lbs 4.68
LB/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.68 14 123.7
81.0
Sorrell brings a lunch-pail mentality to the defensive front, offering immediate value as an early-down run defender with the technical...
15

LB
Jack
Kiser

6-2 231lbs 4.62
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
231lbs 6-2 4.62 18 169.2
80.3
The film doesn't lie with Kiser – what you're getting is a throwback linebacker who excels against the run but will face challenges in...
16

LB/ED
Que
Robinson

6-5 241lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
241lbs 6-5 4.60 19 172.4
80.0
Raw but toolsy edge defender with the frame and twitch to develop into a situational pass rusher. Shows juice off the edge with natural...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
22

LB
Teddye
Buchanan

6-2 235lbs 4.60
LB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.60 28 252.7
77.3
The tape shows a player who understands his limitations and plays within himself. His success at Cal wasn't flashy, but rather built on...
23

LB
Cody
Lindenberg

6-3 240lbs 4.71
LB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.71 22 221.6
77.0
Looking ahead to the NFL, Lindenberg fits as a potential three-down linebacker who could make an immediate impact as a two-down player...
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...

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.