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
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...
29

LB
Shaun
Dolac

6-1 225lbs 4.63
LB
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.63 39 300.3
74.0
31

LB
Bam
Martin-Scott...

6-2 241lbs 4.63
LB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
241lbs 6-2 4.63 40 307
74.0
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...
10

LB
Jeffrey
Bassa

6-2 235lbs 4.62
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.62 12 107.8
83.3
Jeffrey Bassa embodies the evolution of the modern NFL linebacker – a hybrid defender whose coverage instincts and blitz productivity align...
27

LB
Jackson
Woodard

6-3 230lbs 4.62
LB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.62 26 249.3
74.0
15

LB
Jack
Kiser

6-2 231lbs 4.62
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
231lbs 6-2 4.62 18 172.6
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...
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...
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...
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...
22

LB
Teddye
Buchanan

6-2 235lbs 4.60
LB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.60 27 255.3
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...
26

LB
Francisco
Mauigoa

6-3 230lbs 4.60
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.60 36 283.3
75.0
Mauigoa's tape pops more than his draft stock suggests, hinting at a potential diamond in the rough for mid-round shoppers. His three-down...

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.