Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

SHARE:
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
35

LB/ED
Stone
Handy

6-5 240lbs 4.80
LB/ED
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
240lbs 6-5 4.80 46 360
73.7
Raw tools and physical development indicate rotational edge defender upside in a defense emphasizing power rushing concepts. Length and...
24

LB
Cody
Lindenberg

6-3 240lbs 4.71
LB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.71 22 219.6
77.0
Looking ahead to the NFL, Lindenberg fits as a potential three-down linebacker who could make an immediate impact as a two-down player...
33

LB
Keenan
Pili

6-3 240lbs 4.69
LB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
240lbs 6-3 4.69 45 348
74.0
26

LB/ED
Collin
Oliver

6-2 240lbs 4.56
LB/ED
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
240lbs 6-2 4.56 25 252.5
75.0
Oliver projects as a versatile defensive weapon at the next level, with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His pass-rushing...
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
16

LB/ED
Que
Robinson

6-5 241lbs 4.60
LB/ED
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
241lbs 6-5 4.60 19 176.4
80.0
Raw but toolsy edge defender with the frame and twitch to develop into a situational pass rusher. Shows juice off the edge with natural...
6

LB
Danny
Stutsman

6-4 241lbs 4.52
LB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
241lbs 6-4 4.52 10 89.8
84.6
Stutsman profiles as a throwback downhill linebacker who will make his biggest impact as an early-down run defender and blitz weapon. His...
2

LB
Jihaad
Campbell

6-3 244lbs 4.52
LB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
244lbs 6-3 4.52 3 23
87.0
After extensive film study of Campbell's 2024 season, his impact potential jumps off the screen. His usage at Alabama - particularly in...
3

LB
Demetrius
Knight Jr.

6-2 245lbs 4.58
LB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.58 6 75.6
85.9
Knight's film reveals a classic downhill MIKE linebacker with elite straight-line speed and natural blitz timing. His explosive first...
1

LB
Jalon
Walker

6-2 245lbs 4.50
LB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
245lbs 6-2 4.50 1 17.2
87.4
Walker's explosiveness off the edge and development as an off-ball linebacker jump off the screen. His combination of twitch and power...
22

LB
Jamon
Dumas-Johnso...

6-1 245lbs 4.50
LB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
245lbs 6-1 4.50 29 260
78.0
Dumas-Johnson projects as a high-floor prospect with the potential to be an immediate contributor in the NFL. His combination of size,...
40

LB/ED
MJ
Sherman

6-3 245lbs 4.48
LB/ED
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
245lbs 6-3 4.48 54 495
70.0
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.

For a much improved viewing experience (with more players) please view on a larger screen.

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.