Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
23	LB Teddye Buchanan	6-2 235lbs 4.60	LB	235lbs	6-2	4.60	28	257.7	77.3 MORE>>	The tape shows a player who understands his limitations and plays within himself. His success at Cal wasn't flashy, but rather built on...
17	LB Jay Higgins	6-2 232lbs 4.82	LB	232lbs	6-2	4.82	24	242.4	79.3 MORE>>	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...
15	LB Jack Kiser	6-2 231lbs 4.62	LB	231lbs	6-2	4.62	18	158.8	80.3 MORE>>	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...
12	LB Cody Simon	6-2 235lbs 4.59	LB	235lbs	6-2	4.59	16	135.4	83.0 MORE>>	Simon brings a skill set tailor-made for specific roles rather than three-down dominance. His film reveals a linebacker with two clear...
10	LB Jeffrey Bassa	6-2 235lbs 4.62	LB	235lbs	6-2	4.62	12	106.8	83.3 MORE>>	Jeffrey Bassa embodies the evolution of the modern NFL linebacker - a hybrid defender whose coverage instincts and blitz productivity align...
8	LB/ED David Walker	6-2 260lbs 4.69	LB/ED	260lbs	6-2	4.69	14	113.8	83.6 MORE>>	Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more...
4	LB Carson Schwesinger	6-2 225lbs 4.70	LB	225lbs	6-2	4.70	5	48.6	85.2 MORE>>	Schwesinger currently fits the bill of a developmental WILL linebacker with core special teams value out of the gate. Shows natural...
3	LB Demetrius Knight Jr.	6-2 245lbs 4.58	LB	245lbs	6-2	4.58	6	75.6	85.9 MORE>>	Knight's film reveals a classic downhill MIKE linebacker with elite straight-line speed and natural blitz timing. His explosive first...
1	LB Jalon Walker	6-2 245lbs 4.50	LB	245lbs	6-2	4.50	1	17.1	87.4 MORE>>	Walker's explosiveness off the edge and development as an off-ball linebacker jump off the screen. His combination of twitch and power...
50	LB Derek Wingo	6-1 233lbs 4.78	LB	233lbs	6-1	4.78	51	477	58.7 MORE>>	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...
45	LB Khari Coleman	6-1 220lbs 4.69	LB	220lbs	6-1	4.69	59	521.5	65.0 MORE>>	Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
43	LB Eugene Asante	6-1 219lbs 4.48	LB	219lbs	6-1	4.48	32	271	65.0 MORE>>	Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Good...

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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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.