Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/13/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

CB
Cobee
Bryant

6-0 175lbs 4.45
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.45 38 137.2
82.4
Bryant's ball-hawking skills and versatility make him an intriguing prospect for NFL secondaries. His ability to create turnovers and...
38

CB
Chandler
Rivers

5-10 180lbs 4.45
CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.45 55 192.7
82.3
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter....
39

S
Xavier
Nwankpa

6-2 215lbs 4.39
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.39 46 163.8
82.2
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various...
40

S
Jonas
Sanker

6-1 210lbs 4.55
S
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.55 42 148
82.1
Teams will value Sanker's impact on punt and kick units, where his anticipation and technical proficiency stand out. Between the hashes, he...
41

CB
Jacob
Parrish

5-10 198lbs 4.49
CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
198lbs 5-10 4.49 44 161.3
82.0
Best suited for a defense that emphasizes pattern-matching concepts from off coverage, where his processing speed and explosive breaks...
42

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.52
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.52 53 185.8
81.6
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
43

CB
Davison
Igbinosun

6-2 193lbs 4.34
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.34 29 102.3
81.5
Igbinosun's elite athleticism and length project well to the NFL level. His versatility allows him to function in both man and zone...
44

S
Jaylen
Reed

6-0 209lbs 4.50
S
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.50 54 190
81.5
45

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.50
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 39 138
81.4
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
46

CB
Will
Lee III

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 35 122.6
81.2
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and...
47

S
Shilo
Sanders

6-0 195lbs 4.54
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.54 60 237.3
81.1
Despite the setback of a shoulder injury, Shilo Sanders remains one of the most intriguing safety prospects in the 2025 draft class. His...
48

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 64 262.7
81.1
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...

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.