Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
48

LB
Jacob
Dobbs

6-0 233lbs 4.60
LB
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
233lbs 6-0 4.60 62 557.5
61.3
He’s a natural in coverage, with the movement skills of a defensive back in man coverage against tight ends. Has enough twitch and speed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
38

LB
Ben
Bywater

6-3 235lbs 4.61
LB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.61 48 390
71.0
A high-motor linebacker with three-down potential, Bywater brings versatility and special teams value to an NFL roster. His instincts and...
23

LB
Teddye
Buchanan

6-2 235lbs 4.60
LB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.60 26 257.3
77.3
The tape shows a player who understands his limitations and plays within himself. His success at Cal wasn't flashy, but rather built on...
12

LB
Cody
Simon

6-2 235lbs 4.59
LB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.59 16 141.4
83.0
Simon brings a skill set tailor-made for specific roles rather than three-down dominance. His film reveals a linebacker with two clear...
9

LB
Smael
Mondon Jr.

6-3 235lbs 4.58
LB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.58 15 127.9
83.6
Mondon is the walking definition of a better athlete than football player at this stage. Despite possessing rare explosiveness and...
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...
41

LB/ED
Steve
Linton

6-5 237lbs 4.81
LB/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
237lbs 6-5 4.81 44 344
68.0
Linton's NFL transition will be marked by his raw athleticism and pass-rush potential, balanced against his need for technical refinement...
54

LB
Justin
Wright

6-3 240lbs 4.80
LB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.80 63 585.5
54.0
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...

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.