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
51

S
Rayuan
Lane III

5-11 197lbs 4.57
S
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
197lbs 5-11 4.57 67 282
76.0
Lane projects as a developmental safety prospect with immediate special teams value at the next level. His impressive 4.43 speed and...
70

CB
Woodi
Washington

5-11 195lbs 4.57
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.57 89 453
67.0
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
43

S
Dante
Trader Jr.

5-11 196lbs 4.52
S
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
196lbs 5-11 4.52 43 194
78.0
A developmental prospect with the tools to contribute in sub-packages early while he refines his skill set. Best fit is in a defense that...
53

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 75 331.3
75.2
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
47

CB
Jaylin
Smith

5-11 190lbs 4.45
CB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.45 53 218.8
77.0
Smith's film reveals a developmental prospect whose versatility could be both blessing and curse at the next level. His experience across...
46

S
Kitan
Crawford

5-11 206lbs 4.41
S
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
206lbs 5-11 4.41 60 250.3
78.0
The film shows a safety whose explosive athleticism jumps off the screen, particularly when attacking downhill or carrying receivers...
57

CB
Justin
Walley

5-11 195lbs 4.40
CB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.40 39 174
74.4
Walley brings a well-rounded skill set to the table, with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes. His ability to play...
39

CB
Robert
Longerbeam

5-11 178lbs 4.39
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.39 52 216
78.6
When the tape rolls, Longerbeam shows moments that make you sit up straight – fluid hips that allow him to mirror routes with minimal...
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,...
59

CB
Marcus
Harris

5-11 190lbs 4.38
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.38 62 264.3
74.2
Harris is the type of player who makes scouts pound the table on day three. His elite run defense and exceptional tackling ability jump...
81

CB
Donte
Kent

5-11 195lbs 4.38
CB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.38 84 430.5
60.5
Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness...
40

S
Akili
Arnold

6-0 200lbs 4.70
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.70 63 268.7
78.5
Arnold brings a diverse skill set to the table, with the potential to carve out a role in sub-packages and on special teams from day...

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.