Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/16/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
7

LB
Barrett
Carter

6-1 230lbs 4.63
LB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.63 10 89
84.3
Carter projects as an impactful early-down linebacker who can develop into a three-down role with technical refinement in coverage. His...
27

LB
Jackson
Woodard

6-3 230lbs 4.62
LB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.62 26 249.3
74.0
26

LB
Francisco
Mauigoa

6-3 230lbs 4.60
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.60 36 283.3
75.0
Mauigoa's tape pops more than his draft stock suggests, hinting at a potential diamond in the rough for mid-round shoppers. His three-down...
30

OLB
Chandler
Martin

6-0 230lbs 4.54
OLB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.54 41 320.5
74.0
28

LB
Kain
Medrano

6-3 230lbs 4.46
LB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.46 37 296.8
74.0
20

LB
Shemar
James

6-1 229lbs 4.69
LB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
229lbs 6-1 4.69 24 235.4
78.0
The NFL transition for James will hinge entirely on scheme fit and role definition. The tape reveals a linebacker who flashes in specific...
19

LB
Karene
Reid

6-0 226lbs 4.75
LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.75 29 257.8
79.0
What jumps out immediately is his comfort working in the intermediate areas of the field, where his instincts and quick processing allow...
34

LB
Power
Echols

6-0 225lbs 4.73
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.73 43 322.8
73.7
A high-motor second-level defender with the range and athleticism to contribute in multiple phases. Thrives in space where his closing...
4

LB
Carson
Schwesinger

6-2 225lbs 4.70
LB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.70 5 52
85.2
Schwesinger currently fits the bill of a developmental WILL linebacker with core special teams value out of the gate. Shows natural...
29

LB
Shaun
Dolac

6-1 225lbs 4.63
LB
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.63 39 300.3
74.0
42

LB/ED
Ty
French

6-1 225lbs 4.57
LB/ED
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.57 58 503
67.0
French embodies the modern NFL "tweener" - a player whose exceptional athleticism and production are at odds with his lack of...
36

LB
Justin
Whiteside

6-0 220lbs 5.00
LB
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 5.00 47 374
73.0

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.