Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

Shad
Banks Jr.

LB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
250lbs 6-1 4.45 43 438
55.9
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 77. He wrote: "6-1, 250 pounds, and a former two-time Junior...
38

Justin
Wright

LB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
244lbs 6-2 4.80 65 610.5
55.1
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

Derek
Wingo

LB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.62 52 509
54.8
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...
40

Cody
Simon

LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.50 51 505.5
54.7
He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline range. He’s an excellent tackler in space, showing loose hips and the...
41

Julien
Simon

LB
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
227lbs 6-1 4.65 47 457
54.0
Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Simon has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the...
42

Reid
Carrico

LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.65 45 455
54.0
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly....
43

Ethan
Calvert

LB
Cal Poly   Mascot
Cal Poly Mascot
215lbs 6-3 4.65 48 459.5
54.0
Has the fluid hips and long arms to turn and run with tight ends, as well as excellent range when dropping into zone coverage. The talent...
44

Raesjon
Davis

LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.64 46 457
54.0
Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Flashes...
45

MJ
Sherman

OLB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.48 55 522
54.0
Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
46

Stephen
Dix Jr.

LB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
237lbs 6-1 4.66 54 521.5
53.9
Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular...
47

Khari
Coleman

OLB
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
220lbs 6-2 4.69 61 558
53.6
Work in progress as a pass rusher, with upfield burst and flexibility to dip and scrape. Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker...
48

Mason
Cobb

LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.70 63 566
53.3
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.