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
36

S
R.J.
Mickens

6-0 210lbs 4.49
S
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.49 37 163
78.9
Mickens projects as a versatile safety who can contribute in multiple packages right away while developing into a potential starter. His...
35

S
Maxen
Hook

6-0 203lbs 4.55
S
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.55 53 214.3
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...
34

S
Caleb
Ransaw

6-0 196lbs 4.33
S
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
196lbs 6-0 4.33 36 160.3
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...
31

S
Jaylen
Reed

6-0 209lbs 4.49
S
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.49 35 152.8
80.0
A physical tone-setter with the versatility to fill multiple roles in an NFL defensive backfield, Reed brings immediate value on all...
30

CB
Tommi
Hill

6-0 205lbs 4.55
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.55 41 174.7
81.3
Tommi Hill presents an intriguing package for NFL teams looking for a developmental cornerback with upside. His ball skills and...
28

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.48
CB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.48 28 100.6
82.2
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
27

S
Malachi
Moore

6-0 201lbs 4.50
S
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.50 38 165
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...
24

CB
Cobee
Bryant

6-0 175lbs 4.53
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.53 33 115.1
83.2
Bryant brings a solid blend of ball skills and instincts that will make defensive coaches take notice. When studying his film, what jumps...
9

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.56
S
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.56 13 51.1
86.6
Looking ahead to the NFL, Watts profiles as an immediate impact player whose versatility will have defensive coordinators salivating. His...
8

CB
Benjamin
Morrison

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 14 51.6
86.7
Looking ahead to his NFL projection, Morrison profiles as a scheme-versatile corner who can step in and contribute immediately in any...
88

CB
Jakailin
Johnson

6-1 175lbs 4.44
CB
Florida Atlantic   Mascot
Florida Atlantic Mascot
175lbs 6-1 4.44 97 496
55.4
Effective out of the slot, showing the instincts and quickness to mirror when the receiver has a two-way go. Johnson has good instincts and...
87

S
Corey
Collier Jr.

6-1 190lbs 4.68
S
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.68 96 495
56.0
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. Has the fluidity, speed...

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.