Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
58

S
Malik
Verdon

6-4 220lbs 4.51
S
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
220lbs 6-4 4.51 61 262.3
74.2
56

S
Makari
Paige

6-4 208lbs 4.49
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
208lbs 6-4 4.49 82 427
75.0
The tape shows a developmental safety prospect with the frame and movement skills to contribute in multiple defensive packages. His...
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...
63

S
C.J.
Baskerville

6-3 210lbs 4.58
S
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.58 77 348
74.0
49

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-3 190lbs 4.53
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.53 59 247.8
77.0
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his...
76

CB
Devin
Kirkwood

6-3 205lbs 4.50
CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.50 97 503.5
63.6
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing...
5

CB
Shavon
Revel Jr.

6-3 193lbs 4.40
CB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
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,...
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...
64

CB
Jacobe
Covington

6-2 200lbs 4.64
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.64 76 332
74.0
A long-limbed boundary corner with natural press-man skills and multi-position versatility in the secondary. Shows the physical tools...
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...
77

S
Davonte
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.58
S
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.58 91 465
62.1
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Fluid mover with decent speed and...
48

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.57
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.57 56 230.2
77.0
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....

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.