2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Inside Linebacker

2/15/25: Campbell had a big-time presence for the Crimson Tide in 2024 and was all over the field in both phases. In pass coverage, Campbell showed excellent versatility by dropping into coverage as well as rushing the passer off the edge. He was a tough run defender in the tackle box as well. Campbell is a big linebacker with speed and athleticism to go with his size and strength. In 2024, he had 108 tackles with five sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, and two passes broken up. Campbell has very good instincts and could be used in a variety of ways by a creative defensive coordinator.

2/15/25: Schwesginer was a one-year wonder in college, but he had a tremendous 2024 season for the Bruins. Schwesginer totaled 136 tackles with four sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and three passes broken up. Schwesginer was always around the ball with impressive instincts and was fast to read his keys.

2/15/25: In 2024, Carter had 82 tackles, seven passes broken up, and 3.5 sacks.

6/27/24: Carter recorded 62 tackles, five passes batted, and 3.5 sacks in 2023. He had a strong 2022 season with 73 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Team sources said Carter is fast and athletic but small and can get destroyed in the inside run. He struggles to get off blocks and is a run-chase linebacker. Carter fits as a coverage linebacker in the sub package, but he could have issues holding up in the base set in the NFL.

2/15/25: In 2024, Stutsman had 110 tackles with one sack. Team sources are projecting him to be a day-two pick. They think he is a solid player with some limitations in pass coverage.

6/27/24: In 2023, Stutsman totaled 104 tackles, three sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. Team sources said Stutsman is very athletic, very fast and very instinctive. They stated they feel he has good size and length, but lacks ideal strength and physicality. They opined that Stutsman could be similar to Pete Werner, except Stutsman is a little more finesse and has a lack of strength compared to Werner. Stutsman had a good 2022 season for the Sooners, recording 124 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and five passes broken up. He is a big linebacker who displayed good instincts as a sophomore.

2/15/25: Bassa was a solid contributor for the Ducks in 2024, recording 54 tackles with 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes defended. He had 71 stops and 62 tackles over the previous two seasons. Bassa earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl and had a solid week of practice to help his draft grade.

2/15/25: Jackson had 32 tackles with three passes broken up, an interception, and one sack. He played really well for Kentucky, and was a tough presence in the middle of the Wildcats defense before going down with an injury against Auburn.

6/27/24: Jackson was a tough defender for the Wildcats in 2023 recording 89 tackles with two sacks, two interceptions, and four passes defended. He has the potential to be a sleeper that could rise during the 2024 season.

2/15/25: Knight had 82 tackles with two sacks and one pass broken up thus far. He had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl.

6/27/24: Knight played at Charlotte before moving on to South Carolina. In 2023 he had 96 tackles with 1.5 sacks, three interceptions, and four passes defended. If he stays consistent or grows that production with the Gamecocks, he could be a riser for the 2025 NFL Draft.

2/15/25: Some team sources were impressed with Martin in the early going of the 2024 season before he went down with a season-ending injury. In 2024, Martin got off to a strong start with 47 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, one sack, and two passes broken up in five games. Martin went out of the lineup in late September. Last year, Martin was a tackling machine for the Cowboys with 140 stops, six sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. Martin will fit as a Will linebacker in the NFL. He is undersized for the NFL, but has good instincts and could be a sleeper value pick.

2/15/25: In 2024, Lindenberg totaled 94 tackles with an interception and six passes broken up. He had 71 tackles in 2022. Lindenberg earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Lindenberg needs to show pass coverage potential in pre-draft workouts.

2/15/25: Mondon had 57 tackles with three sacks and three passes broken up.

6/27/24: Mondon played well in 2022 in his first season of playing time, recording 76 tackles, one sack, one breakup and one interception. In 2023, he totaled 68 tackles, three sacks, and a pass defended. Mondon has a good skill set with speed and athleticism. He could fit as a Mike – middle – or Will – weakside – linebacker at the pro level.

2/15/25: Kiser has 75 tackles with two forced fumbles and two sacks. He practiced well at the Senior Bowl.

6/27/24: In 2023, Kiser recorded 62 tackles, 1.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Kiser flashed some ability as a sophomore in 2021 with 45 tackles, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and four passes broken up.

2/15/25: In 2024, James had 64 tackles with two sacks, an interception, and three passes defended for the Gators. He flashed some ability and looks like a backup linebacker with special teams potential. In 2023, he had 55 tackles with one sack.

2/15/25: Oladejo was a solid defender for the Bruins in 2024, recording 57 tackles with 4.5 sacks and two passes defended. He had 54 tackles in 2023 and 69 in 2022. Oladejo earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

2/15/25: Reid had 54 tackles, three sacks, and one pass batted. He suffered an injury against Baylor in early September and missed a month and a half.

6/27/24: Reid was a decent contributor for the Utes in 2023, recording 67 tackles, one interception, and four passes defended. In 2022 he had 72 tackles with five sacks. Reid must increase his production and play well in pass coverage to rise.

2/15/25: Mascarenas-Arnold had 94 tackles with three sacks, two interceptions, and five passes broken up.

6/27/24: Mascarenas-Arnold was a good defender for Oregon State in 2023, recording 106 tackles with two sacks and two interceptions. He transferred to USC after the season. He is undersized so he might top out as a backup and special teams contributor.