Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft
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Player Rankings - Linebacker
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
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LB /ED |
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244lbs | 6-5 | 4.69 | 15 | 136 |
83.0
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Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. Weaver has the fluid movement skills and speed to... |
14 |
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LB |
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233lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 18 | 185.7 |
79.8
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Barham takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this... |
15 |
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LB |
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220lbs | 6-3 | 4.49 | 17 | 185 |
79.2
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Sorey plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and motor to take on and hold ground against much bigger... |
16 |
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LB /ED |
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235lbs | 6-5 | 4.62 | 19 | 189.5 |
79.0
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His closing burst is outstanding, and Linton routinely finished plays last year. Linton has range and toughness as a run defender, capable... |
17 |
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LB |
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235lbs | 6-3 | 4.61 | 20 | 191.5 |
79.0
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Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in... |
18 |
|
LB |
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222lbs | 6-1 | 4.54 | 21 | 201.5 |
78.5
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Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves. Good... |
19 |
|
LB /ED |
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265lbs | 6-5 | 4.47 | 22 | 207.5 |
78.3
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Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side... |
20 |
|
LB |
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225lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 24 | 228 |
77.0
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Murphy has value as an inside blitzer as well, showing the initial burst to shoot through gaps and disrupt the backfield. He’s a capable... |
21 |
|
LB /ED |
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250lbs | 6-5 | 4.45 | 26 | 253.5 |
74.8
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He’s a capable blitzer with the ability to close quickly. He’s also very good in coverage, rangy with good awareness in zone coverage, and... |
22 |
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LB |
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220lbs | 6-1 | 30 | 313.5 |
71.0
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23 |
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LB |
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230lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 31 | 321.5 |
70.4
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Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. Lawson has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the... |
24 |
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LB |
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225lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 34 | 336.5 |
68.8
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A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. He’s at his best in coverage. He’s a fluid mover capable of... |