Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 07/24/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

LB
Harold
Perkins Jr.

6-1 220lbs 4.45
LB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
220lbs 6-1 4.45 1 18.5
89.0
Harold Perkins Jr. is a dynamic playmaker with elite sideline-to-sideline range and exceptional burst. His ability to excel in multiple...
2

LB
Abdul
Carter

6-3 259lbs 4.48
LB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
259lbs 6-3 4.48 2 32.3
88.4
Abdul Carter's transition from linebacker to edge rusher highlights his elite athletic traits, including burst off the snap...
3

LB
Barrett
Carter

6-1 230lbs 4.55
LB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.55 3 40.9
86.7
Barrett Carter projects as a high-upside, three-down linebacker in the NFL. His sideline-to-sideline range and coverage skills fit the mold...
4

LB
Danny
Stutsman

6-4 241lbs 4.62
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.62 4 53.7
85.7
Stutsman projects as a potential three-down linebacker at the next level, with the versatility to fit in multiple defensive schemes. His...
5

LB
Dasan
McCullough

6-5 223lbs 4.58
LB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
223lbs 6-5 4.58 5 62.3
84.6
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and...
6

LB/ED
Jalon
Walker

6-2 245lbs 4.50
LB/ED
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.50 7 81.3
84.5
Walker projects as a high-upside linebacker prospect with the potential to develop into a three-down player at the next level. His...
7

LB
Jamon
Dumas-Johnso...

6-1 245lbs 4.64
LB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.64 9 83.4
84.5
Dumas-Johnson projects as a high-floor prospect with the potential to be an immediate contributor in the NFL. His combination of size,...
8

LB
Jay
Higgins

6-2 232lbs 4.72
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.72 6 75.3
84.4
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...
9

LB
Smael
Mondon Jr.

6-3 230lbs 4.46
LB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.46 8 82
84.2
Mondon projects as a versatile, three-down linebacker in the NFL, with the skill set to fit in multiple defensive schemes. His elite...
10

LB/ED
Derrick
Moore

6-3 258lbs 4.65
LB/ED
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
258lbs 6-3 4.65 11 99.3
84.0
Moore projects as a high-upside edge defender with the physical tools to become a disruptive force at the NFL level. His combination of...
11

LB/ED
Gabe
Jacas

6-3 265lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
265lbs 6-3 4.80 17 177
83.6
Jacas projects as a scheme-versatile edge defender with the potential to contribute in both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts at the next level. His...
12

LB
Collin
Oliver

6-2 240lbs 4.60
LB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.60 14 117
83.5
Oliver projects as a versatile defensive weapon at the next level, with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His pass-rushing...

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.