Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
21

LB
Shemar
James

6-1 229lbs 4.69
LB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
229lbs 6-1 4.69 21 205.3
78.0
The NFL transition for James will hinge entirely on scheme fit and role definition. The tape reveals a linebacker who flashes in specific...
49

LB
Mason
Cobb

6-0 230lbs 4.70
LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.70 61 536
60.6
Cobb has excellent awareness in zone coverage. In coverage, Cobb shows excellent awareness and anticipation when dropping back into zone,...
7

LB
Barrett
Carter

6-1 230lbs 4.63
LB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.63 11 91.3
84.3
Carter projects as an impactful early-down linebacker who can develop into a three-down role with technical refinement in coverage. His...
28

LB
Jackson
Woodard

6-3 230lbs 4.62
LB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.62 31 264.7
74.0
27

LB
Francisco
Mauigoa

6-3 230lbs 4.60
LB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.60 37 285.3
75.0
Mauigoa's tape pops more than his draft stock suggests, hinting at a potential diamond in the rough for mid-round shoppers. His three-down...
32

OLB
Chandler
Martin

6-0 230lbs 4.54
OLB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
230lbs 6-0 4.54 43 339
74.0
20

LB
Kain
Medrano

6-3 230lbs 4.46
LB
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.46 30 260.2
78.9
15

LB
Jack
Kiser

6-2 231lbs 4.62
LB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
231lbs 6-2 4.62 18 159.5
80.3
The film doesn't lie with Kiser – what you're getting is a throwback linebacker who excels against the run but will face challenges in...
17

LB
Jay
Higgins

6-2 232lbs 4.82
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.82 23 241
79.3
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...
44

LB
Ruben
Hyppolite II...

6-0 232lbs 4.45
LB
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
232lbs 6-0 4.45 57 510
65.0
Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound. He’s rangy and...
50

LB
Derek
Wingo

6-1 233lbs 4.78
LB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.78 51 477
58.7
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside...
39

LB
Cal
Haladay

6-1 233lbs 4.68
LB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.68 56 501
70.3
Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Haladay shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a...

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.