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
16

LB/ED
Que
Robinson

6-5 241lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
241lbs 6-5 4.60 19 172.6
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...
6

LB
Danny
Stutsman

6-4 241lbs 4.52
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.52 11 90
84.6
Stutsman profiles as a throwback downhill linebacker who will make his biggest impact as an early-down run defender and blitz weapon. His...
35

LB/ED
Stone
Handy

6-5 240lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.80 46 358
73.7
Raw tools and physical development indicate rotational edge defender upside in a defense emphasizing power rushing concepts. Length and...
54

LB
Justin
Wright

6-3 240lbs 4.80
LB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.80 63 580
54.0
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...
23

LB
Cody
Lindenberg

6-3 240lbs 4.71
LB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.71 21 215.4
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...
33

LB
Keenan
Pili

6-3 240lbs 4.69
LB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.69 44 328
74.0
25

LB/ED
Collin
Oliver

6-2 240lbs 4.56
LB/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.56 22 215.8
75.0
Oliver projects as a versatile defensive weapon at the next level, with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His pass-rushing...
41

LB/ED
Steve
Linton

6-5 237lbs 4.81
LB/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
237lbs 6-5 4.81 45 336.3
68.0
Linton's NFL transition will be marked by his raw athleticism and pass-rush potential, balanced against his need for technical refinement...
18

LB/ED
Jalen
McLeod

6-1 236lbs 4.64
LB/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
236lbs 6-1 4.64 25 243.8
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...
46

LB
Nick
Jackson

6-0 235lbs 4.65
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.65 51 466
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...
53

LB
Jestin
Jacobs

6-4 235lbs 4.63
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.63 53 486
57.4
Jacobs has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core strength to chase through traffic and make plays. He has an...
5

LB
Chris
Paul Jr.

6-1 235lbs 4.63
LB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.63 9 82.7
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...

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.