Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/23/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
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...
31

LB
Tyreem
Powell

6-5 252lbs 4.92
LB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
252lbs 6-5 4.92 42 329
74.0
After diving deep into the film, Powell emerges as a specialized defender whose tackling prowess and pass rush potential stand out...
37

LB/ED
J.J.
Weaver

6-5 255lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.69 48 384.5
72.0
J.J. Weaver profiles as a rotational edge defender with scheme-specific value in a 3-4 system. His positional flexibility and refined...
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...
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...

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.