Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/16/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
28

LB
Jackson
Woodard

6-3 230lbs 4.62
LB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.62 31 264.7
74.0
10

LB
Jeffrey
Bassa

6-2 235lbs 4.62
LB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.62 12 105.1
83.3
Jeffrey Bassa embodies the evolution of the modern NFL linebacker – a hybrid defender whose coverage instincts and blitz productivity align...
11

LB
Kobe
King

6-1 251lbs 4.63
LB
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
251lbs 6-1 4.63 17 151.3
83.1
King projects as a rock-solid Mike linebacker who'll make his money as an early-down run defender in the NFL. His combination of processing...
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...
5

LB
Chris
Paul Jr.

6-1 235lbs 4.63
LB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
235lbs 6-1 4.63 9 83.9
84.8
Paul Jr. profiles as a modern NFL WILL linebacker who can make an immediate impact on special teams while developing into a defensive...
29

LB
Shaun
Dolac

6-1 225lbs 4.63
LB
Buffalo   Mascot
Buffalo Mascot
225lbs 6-1 4.63 39 311.7
74.0
30

LB
Bam
Martin-Scott...

6-2 241lbs 4.63
LB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
241lbs 6-2 4.63 40 313.5
74.0
53

LB
Jestin
Jacobs

6-4 235lbs 4.63
LB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.63 55 497.5
57.4
Jacobs has an explosive first step and has the fluidity, flexibility and core strength to chase through traffic and make plays. He has an...
18

LB/ED
Jalen
McLeod

6-1 236lbs 4.64
LB/ED
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
236lbs 6-1 4.64 24 242
79.0
After breaking down McLeod's tape, I'm convinced he's going to make defensive coordinators very happy at the next level. The film against...
46

LB
Nick
Jackson

6-0 235lbs 4.65
LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.65 52 477.5
62.9
He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender. Jackson chases well in pursuit, and Jackson has the...
14

LB/ED
Barryn
Sorrell

6-4 260lbs 4.68
LB/ED
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
260lbs 6-4 4.68 13 110.6
81.0
Sorrell brings a lunch-pail mentality to the defensive front, offering immediate value as an early-down run defender with the technical...
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.