Ranking the top five LB classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

The dust has settled in the college football recruiting class of 2025 and Rivals is putting a bow on the cycle by looking at the top programs by position. We move to the linebackers today.

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1. LSU

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LSU has the best linebacker class by a mile.

The Tigers dipped into Georgia for Jaiden Braker, who has the size and speed to see the field early in Baton Rouge. He was also a target of Georgia and many other programs late but no one could flip him.

Charles Ross is one of the fastest linebackers in the country and someone coach Brian Kelly said could get early playing time because of how fast he is and his tremendous instincts.

The other three have superstar potential as well. Keylan Moses covers ground and hits hard, CJ Jimcoily is a converted safety so he’s rangy…


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Publish date : 2025-02-12 13:14:00

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