Linebacker Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/29/2024

Player Rankings - Linebacker

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

Jay
Higgins

LB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
227lbs 6-2 4.72 15 116.3
81.9
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop...
14

Francisco
Mauigoa

LB
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
230lbs 6-3 4.72 16 144.7
80.9
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...
15

Jaishawn
Barham

LB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
233lbs 6-4 4.70 17 172.7
80.8
Barham takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this...
16

Jack
Kiser

LB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
223lbs 6-1 4.68 18 193.3
79.4
Kiser can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Kiser also shows good awareness when...
17

J.J.
Weaver

LB
/ED
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
244lbs 6-5 4.69 20 213
78.0
Gives effort between the tackles to find the ball and is willing to take on linemen. Weaver has the fluid movement skills and speed to...
18

Lander
Barton

LB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
230lbs 6-4 4.55 21 218
78.0
Has the dynamic athleticism to be a force on the edge. He’s a fluid mover with bend-and-dip flexibility as a pass rusher, and Barton uses...
19

Steve
Linton

LB
/ED
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
235lbs 6-5 4.62 22 221.5
77.5
Steve Linton projects as a developmental edge rusher with the potential to contribute in sub-packages early in his NFL career. His...
20

Ben
Bywater

LB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
235lbs 6-3 4.61 23 237
77.0
Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in...
21

Cody
Simon

LB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-2 4.50 24 241
76.5
He’s a sure and violent wrap-up tackler with sideline-to-sideline range. He’s an excellent tackler in space, showing loose hips and the...
22

Power
Echols

LB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
225lbs 6-0 4.70 25 242
76.2
A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit. He’s at his best in coverage. He’s a fluid mover capable of...
23

Xavian
Sorey Jr.

LB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
220lbs 6-3 4.49 26 250.5
75.5
Sorey's journey to the NFL draft is a tale of untapped potential. His elite athleticism and tackling ability make him an intriguing...
24

Shawn
Murphy

LB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.48 27 286.5
74.0
Murphy has value as an inside blitzer as well, showing the initial burst to shoot through gaps and disrupt the backfield. He’s a capable...

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.