BEST RATED TACKLING LINEBACKERS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 BEST RATED TACKLING LINEBACKERS

Linebackers have historically been the heartbeat of a stout defense, with tackling being paramount to their role on the gridiron. Examples such as Luke Kuechly (Boston College) and Manti Te’o (Notre Dame) spring to mind when considering collegiate linebackers who distinguished themselves with superior tackling acumen, fundamentally anchoring their respective defenses and often, leading them in tackles.

Explore the data below to discover the present-day linebackers making waves in college football with their exemplary tackling proficiency. The data encompasses tackling efficiency, solo tackles, and missed tackle percentage, providing a comprehensive view of how these defenders are realizing their role as the steadfast bulwarks of their respective defensive units.

2025 Linebackers ranked by TACKLING

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING PASS RUSH RUN DEFENSE COVERAGE Rating
1

Jihaad
Campbell

LB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
89 83 78 85
83.0
2

Chris
Paul Jr.

LB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
88 82 88 86
83.3
3

Jack
Kiser

LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
88 61 87 76
78.1
4

Jaishawn
Barham

LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
86 75 85 55
82.0
5

Jay
Higgins

LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
85 70 79 98
84.2
6

Smael
Mondon Jr.

LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
82 71 72 74
84.8
7

Karene
Reid

LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
82 74 76 69
83.3
8

Danny
Stutsman

LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
82 71 90 57
83.6
9

Reid
Carrico

LB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
81 56 81 68
70.0
10

Stefon
Thompson

LB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
81 58 71 69
55.5
11

David
Walker

LB
/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
80 100 100 83
82.0
12

Jestin
Jacobs

LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
77 53 53 63
45.9
13

Jason
Henderson

LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
77 64 71 63
79.7
14

J.J.
Weaver

LB
/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
76 76 76 76
75.0
15

Eric
Gentry

LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
76 82 75 59
77.5
16

Nick
Jackson

LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
75 70 66 61
59.0
17

Stephen
Dix Jr.

LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
75 59 71 63
62.3
18

Deontae
Lawson

LB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
75 78 88 58
83.7
19

Jeffrey
Bassa

LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
74 73 69 75
81.0
20

Power
Echols

LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
74 67 75 74
78.2