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Bucky Brooks' Top 5: Linebackers

Versatile defenders with pass-rush potential. NFL.com's Bucky Brooks ranks his top five linebacker prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates during the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
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Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) celebrates during the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)

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Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) celebrates his sack against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
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Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) celebrates his sack against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) tackles Alabama State running back Marcus Harris II (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) tackles Alabama State running back Marcus Harris II (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) carries the ball as Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) moves in to make the stop in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) carries the ball as Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) moves in to make the stop in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) plays against Louisville during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) plays against Louisville during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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