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
25

CB
Mello
Dotson

6-1 190lbs 4.59
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.59 41 177.5
82.8
Dotson thrives in zone coverage where his exceptional ball skills and route recognition can shine, particularly in systems that allow him...
26

S
Malachi
Moore

6-0 201lbs 4.50
S
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.50 37 164.7
82.5
Put the tape on and you see a defensive back who processes the game at a high level - the kind of player who could find his role in an NFL...
27

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.48
CB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.48 27 101.8
82.2
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
28

CB
O'Donnell
Fortune

6-1 185lbs 4.58
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.58 48 208.8
81.8
The tape shows a corner custom-built for the modern NFL's emphasis on pattern-match coverage. Fortune's anticipation jumps off the screen...
29

CB
Tommi
Hill

6-0 205lbs 4.55
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.55 40 175.2
81.3
Tommi Hill presents an intriguing package for NFL teams looking for a developmental cornerback with upside. His ball skills and...
30

S
Jaylen
Reed

6-0 209lbs 4.49
S
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.49 36 161.2
80.0
A physical tone-setter with the versatility to fill multiple roles in an NFL defensive backfield, Reed brings immediate value on all...
31

S
Upton
Stout

5-9 182lbs 4.44
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
182lbs 5-9 4.44 38 165.3
80.0
Stout will fit in as a developmental nickel corner whose immediate impact may come primarily on special teams while he adjusts to the...
32

CB
Jason
Marshall Jr....

6-1 201lbs 4.43
CB
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.43 57 231.8
79.2
Jason Marshall Jr. projects as a solid starting cornerback in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a true lockdown defender. His...
33

S
Caleb
Ransaw

6-0 196lbs 4.33
S
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
196lbs 6-0 4.33 34 160
79.0
When the pads come on, Ransaw will earn his paycheck as a sub-package defender with immediate special teams value. His natural role falls...
34

S
Maxen
Hook

6-0 203lbs 4.55
S
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.55 51 213.3
79.0
After diving deep into Hook's tape, what stands out is a safety who plays with outstanding discipline and awareness, even if he lacks the...
35

S
R.J.
Mickens

6-0 210lbs 4.49
S
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.49 35 160.4
78.9
Mickens projects as a versatile safety who can contribute in multiple packages right away while developing into a potential starter. His...
36

S
Jordan
Hancock

6-1 195lbs 4.42
S
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.42 42 192.8
78.8
Hancock enters the league with clear strengths in coverage versatility but equally evident limitations that will define his early career...

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.