Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 11/29/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

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

LB
Jason
Henderson

6-1 225lbs 4.70
LB
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.70 45 498.5
79.7
Henderson's prolific tackling ability and instinctive play against the run make him an intriguing mid-round prospect. His fit at the next...
26

LB/ED
Collin
Oliver

6-2 240lbs 4.60
LB/ED
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.60 35 310
79.4
Oliver projects as a versatile defensive weapon at the next level, with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His pass-rushing...
27

LB/ED
Stone
Handy

6-5 240lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.80 36 312
78.3
Raw tools and physical development indicate rotational edge defender upside in a defense emphasizing power rushing concepts. Length and...
28

LB
Power
Echols

6-0 225lbs 4.70
LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.70 38 350.5
78.2
A high-motor second-level defender with the range and athleticism to contribute in multiple phases. Thrives in space where his closing...
29

LB
Francisco
Mauigoa

6-3 230lbs 4.72
LB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.72 33 284
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...
30

LB
Eric
Gentry

6-6 215lbs 4.56
LB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
215lbs 6-6 4.56 41 443.3
77.5
Gentry has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively. He plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and...
31

LB
Justin
Whiteside

6-0 220lbs 4.75
LB
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
220lbs 6-0 4.75 37 334
76.4
32

LB/ED
J.J.
Weaver

6-5 255lbs 4.69
LB/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
255lbs 6-5 4.69 58 609.5
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...
33

LB
Xavian
Sorey Jr.

6-3 225lbs 4.49
LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.49 43 484.5
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...
34

LB
Ben
Bywater

6-3 235lbs 4.61
LB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.61 66 657
74.0
A high-motor linebacker with three-down potential, Bywater brings versatility and special teams value to an NFL roster. His instincts and...
35

LB
Cal
Haladay

6-1 233lbs 4.68
LB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
233lbs 6-1 4.68 57 596
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...
36

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 55 581
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...

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.