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
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...
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...
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...
12

LB
Cody
Simon

6-2 235lbs 4.59
LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.59 17 147.6
83.0
Simon brings a skill set tailor-made for specific roles rather than three-down dominance. His film reveals a linebacker with two clear...
9

LB
Smael
Mondon Jr.

6-3 235lbs 4.58
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.58 15 123.3
83.6
Mondon is the walking definition of a better athlete than football player at this stage. Despite possessing rare explosiveness and...
50

LB
Derek
Wingo

6-1 233lbs 4.78
LB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.78 52 478
58.7
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...
39

LB
Cal
Haladay

6-1 233lbs 4.68
LB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.68 56 493.5
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...
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...
17

LB
Jay
Higgins

6-2 232lbs 4.82
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.82 23 235
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...
44

LB
Ruben
Hyppolite II...

6-0 232lbs 4.45
LB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.45 57 502
65.0
Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound. He’s rangy and...
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...
49

LB
Mason
Cobb

6-0 230lbs 4.70
LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.70 61 529.5
60.6
Cobb has excellent awareness in zone coverage. In coverage, Cobb shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone,...

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.