Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 01/15/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

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

CB
O'Donnell
Fortune

6-1 185lbs 4.55
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.55 61 231.3
81.8
38

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.52
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.52 54 178.4
81.6
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
39

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 57 223.3
81.6
40

CB
Davison
Igbinosun

6-2 193lbs 4.34
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.34 31 99.3
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...
41

S
Jaylen
Reed

6-0 209lbs 4.50
S
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.50 49 166.7
81.5
A physical tone-setter with the versatility to fill multiple roles in an NFL defensive backfield, Reed brings immediate value on all...
42

CB
Jaylin
Smith

5-11 190lbs 4.51
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.51 56 189
81.5
43

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.50
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 37 116.5
81.4
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
44

S
Maxen
Hook

6-0 203lbs 4.51
S
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.51 60 229
81.4
45

S
Alijah
Clark

6-1 187lbs 4.45
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.45 65 247
81.4
46

S
Shilo
Sanders

6-0 195lbs 4.54
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.54 66 252.3
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...
47

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 67 260.7
81.1
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
48

CB
Nohl
Williams

6-1 200lbs 4.52
CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.52 59 228
81.0

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.