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
18

LB/ED
Jalen
McLeod

6-1 236lbs 4.64
LB/ED
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
236lbs 6-1 4.64 25 239.5
79.0
After breaking down McLeod's tape, I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators very happy at the next level. The film against...
17

LB
Jay
Higgins

6-2 232lbs 4.82
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.82 24 233
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...
16

LB/ED
Que
Robinson

6-5 241lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
241lbs 6-5 4.60 19 172.4
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...
15

LB
Jack
Kiser

6-2 231lbs 4.62
LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
231lbs 6-2 4.62 18 169.2
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...
14

LB/ED
Barryn
Sorrell

6-4 260lbs 4.68
LB/ED
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.68 14 123.7
81.0
Sorrell brings a lunch-pail mentality to the defensive front, offering immediate value as an early-down run defender with the technical...
13

LB/ED
Oluwafemi
Oladejo

6-3 250lbs 4.70
LB/ED
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
250lbs 6-3 4.70 11 89.9
82.4
The NFL transition won't be seamless for Oladejo, but his versatility offers intriguing possibilities for a patient coaching staff. His...
12

LB
Cody
Simon

6-2 235lbs 4.59
LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.59 16 141.6
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...
11

LB
Kobe
King

6-1 251lbs 4.63
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
251lbs 6-1 4.63 17 142.1
83.1
King projects as a rock-solid Mike linebacker who'll make his money as an early-down run defender in the NFL. His combination of processing...
10

LB
Jeffrey
Bassa

6-2 235lbs 4.62
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.62 12 106.6
83.3
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
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.58 15 126.9
83.6
Mondon is the walking definition of a better athlete than football player at this stage. Despite possessing rare explosiveness and...
8

LB/ED
David
Walker

6-2 260lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
260lbs 6-2 4.69 13 119
83.6
Walker projects as a specialized rotational pass rusher who could provide immediate spark in third-down packages while developing a more...
7

LB
Danny
Stutsman

6-4 241lbs 4.52
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.52 10 88.2
84.6
Stutsman profiles as a throwback downhill linebacker who will make his biggest impact as an early-down run defender and blitz weapon. His...

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.