Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

CB
Travis
Hunter

6-1 185lbs 4.40
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.40 1 1.4
93.4
The most intriguing debate surrounding Hunter extends beyond which position maximizes his generational talent - it centers on whether his...
2

CB
Jahdae
Barron

5-11 200lbs 4.39
CB
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.39 5 23.1
88.1
Put on the Georgia tape and you'll see exactly why Barron belongs in the first round - he's disrupting timing routes in the slot one play,...
3

CB
Will
Johnson

6-2 202lbs 4.56
CB
ARI   Mascot
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202lbs 6-2 4.56 2 11.9
87.8
The NFL cornerback prototype is changing, and Will Johnson represents the new wave. His rare combination of length, football IQ, and...
4

S
Nick
Emmanwori

6-3 227lbs 4.38
S
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.38 6 25.2
87.7
Emmanwori will likely be an immediate impact player at the next level, particularly for defensive coordinators creative enough to maximize...
5

CB
Shavon
Revel Jr.

6-3 193lbs 4.40
CB
DAL   Mascot
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193lbs 6-3 4.40 8 36.9
87.4
The NFL projection for Revel is fascinating - you're betting on traits and character as much as production. His combination of size, speed,...
6

S
Malaki
Starks

6-1 205lbs 4.50
S
BAL   Mascot
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205lbs 6-1 4.50 3 16.6
87.3
The tape reveals a defensive prospect whose elite run-defense mastery masks some limitations in coverage. While Starks flashes in zone and...
7

CB
Benjamin
Morrison

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
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190lbs 6-0 4.39 13 51.5
86.7
Looking ahead to his NFL projection, Morrison profiles as a scheme-versatile corner who can step in and contribute immediately in any...
8

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.56
S
ATL   Mascot
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203lbs 6-0 4.56 12 51.2
86.6
Looking ahead to the NFL, Watts profiles as an immediate impact player whose versatility will have defensive coordinators salivating. His...
9

CB
Trey
Amos

6-1 190lbs 4.43
CB
WSH   Mascot
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190lbs 6-1 4.43 10 50.2
86.2
The film shows a boundary corner with genuine NFL starter traits and scheme versatility that will have defensive coordinators salivating....
10

CB
Azareye'h
Thomas

6-2 198lbs 4.58
CB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
198lbs 6-2 4.58 11 50.3
85.9
Put on the tape and you'll see why Thomas has scouts intrigued - he's got some serious juice in that 6'2" frame. Shows up ready for a fight...
11

CB
Maxwell
Hairston

6-1 186lbs 4.28
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.28 9 44.4
85.7
I see Hairston as a day two cornerback who could become a valuable starter in the right system. His instincts in zone coverage are special...
12

CB
Darien
Porter

6-4 200lbs 4.30
CB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
200lbs 6-4 4.30 18 65.7
85.0
Despite being a late bloomer at the position, Porter's film shows a corner who could make an immediate impact in the right system. His...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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 - Defensive Back

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.