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

Jack
Kiser

LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
89 65 85 72
78.1
2

Jay
Higgins

LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
87 69 79 98
84.2
3

Jihaad
Campbell

LB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
84 77 76 78
83.0
4

Smael
Mondon Jr.

LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
81 72 70 74
83.8
5

Stefon
Thompson

LB
/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
81 59 70 67
55.5
6

Jaishawn
Barham

LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
80 69 83 51
82.0
7

Reid
Carrico

LB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
79 56 81 55
70.0
8

Nick
Jackson

LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
78 71 67 63
59.0
9

Jason
Henderson

LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
77 64 71 63
79.7
10

Danny
Stutsman

LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
77 73 88 58
83.6
11

Jestin
Jacobs

LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
77 54 52 55
45.9
12

Karene
Reid

LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
77 70 77 68
83.3
13

David
Walker

LB
/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
76 99 96 78
77.1
14

J.J.
Weaver

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

Jamon
Dumas-Johnso...

LB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
74 68 73 66
82.1
16

Que
Robinson

LB
/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
74 90 78 73
81.5
17

Jalon
Walker

LB
/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
74 92 64 74
85.0
18

Power
Echols

LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
73 68 74 72
78.2
19

Jeffrey
Bassa

LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
73 75 68 76
81.0
20

Deontae
Lawson

LB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
73 78 87 57
83.7