Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 09/21/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

LB
Francisco
Mauigoa

6-3 230lbs 4.72
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.72 23 241
77.7
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...
26

LB/ED
David
Walker

6-2 260lbs 4.65
LB/ED
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
260lbs 6-2 4.65 38 403.5
77.1
Walker is a high-motor pass rusher who shows a good feel for countering, and Walker has the functional strength to bounce off tackles and...
27

LB
Justin
Whiteside

6-0 220lbs 4.75
LB
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.75 26 293
76.4
28

LB/ED
J.J.
Weaver

6-5 255lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.69 29 327
75.0
J.J. Weaver profiles as a rotational edge defender with scheme-specific value in a 3-4 system. His positional flexibility and refined...
29

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 33 352.5
74.8
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
30

LB
Ben
Bywater

6-3 235lbs 4.61
LB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.61 31 346.5
74.0
A high-motor linebacker with three-down potential, Bywater brings versatility and special teams value to an NFL roster. His instincts and...
31

LB/ED
Que
Robinson

6-5 241lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
241lbs 6-5 4.60 32 350
72.5
32

LB
Cal
Haladay

6-1 233lbs 4.68
LB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.68 55 547
71.4
Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and Haladay shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a...
33

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 41 475.5
71.1
Sherman flashes the take-on skills and functional strength to play the middle of a 4-3. He has violent hands and consistently breaks away...
34

LB
Reid
Carrico

6-2 232lbs 4.65
LB
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
232lbs 6-2 4.65 61 563
70.0
An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly....
35

LB
Prince
Kollie

6-1 221lbs 4.60
LB
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
221lbs 6-1 4.60 43 481
67.2
Kollie faces an uphill battle to carve out a role in the NFL. His tweener frame and limited collegiate production suggest he'll likely be a...
36

LB/ED
Steve
Linton

6-5 237lbs 4.62
LB/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
237lbs 6-5 4.62 37 375.5
66.7
Linton's NFL transition will be marked by his raw athleticism and pass-rush potential, balanced against his need for technical refinement...

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.