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...
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...
9	LB Smael Mondon Jr.	6-3 235lbs 4.58	LB	235lbs	6-3	4.58	15	126.1	83.6 MORE>>	Mondon is the walking definition of a better athlete than football player at this stage. Despite possessing rare explosiveness and...
5	LB Chris Paul Jr.	6-1 235lbs 4.63	LB	235lbs	6-1	4.63	9	84.6	84.8 MORE>>	Paul Jr. profiles as a modern NFL WILL linebacker who can make an immediate impact on special teams while developing into a defensive...
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...
48	LB Jacob Dobbs	6-0 233lbs 4.60	LB	233lbs	6-0	4.60	62	564.5	61.3 MORE>>	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...
39	LB Cal Haladay	6-1 233lbs 4.68	LB	233lbs	6-1	4.68	56	510	70.3 MORE>>	Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Haladay shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a...
44	LB Ruben Hyppolite II...	6-0 232lbs 4.45	LB	232lbs	6-0	4.45	57	519	65.0 MORE>>	Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound. He’s rangy and...
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...
49	LB Mason Cobb	6-0 230lbs 4.70	LB	230lbs	6-0	4.70	61	544.5	60.6 MORE>>	Cobb has excellent awareness in zone coverage. In coverage, Cobb shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone,...

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.