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
49

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.57
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.57 58 232
77.0
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
50

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-3 190lbs 4.53
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.53 60 242.8
77.0
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his...
51

S
Alijah
Clark

6-1 188lbs 4.50
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
188lbs 6-1 4.50 69 291.2
77.0
Clark projects as a backup safety with core special teams value and potential to contribute in sub-packages. His combination of length and...
52

S
Rayuan
Lane III

5-11 197lbs 4.57
S
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
197lbs 5-11 4.57 65 276.5
76.0
Lane projects as a developmental safety prospect with immediate special teams value at the next level. His impressive 4.43 speed and...
53

S
Shilo
Sanders

6-0 195lbs 4.54
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.54 75 318.7
75.2
Despite the setback of a shoulder injury, Shilo Sanders remains one of the most intriguing safety prospects in the 2025 draft class. His...
54

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 78 356.3
75.2
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
55

S
Makari
Paige

6-4 208lbs 4.49
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
208lbs 6-4 4.49 76 338
75.0
The tape shows a developmental safety prospect with the frame and movement skills to contribute in multiple defensive packages. His...
56

CB
Aydan
White

6-0 189lbs 4.50
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.50 81 367.5
75.0
White projects as a potential starter in zone-heavy schemes that maximize his read-and-react skills. His ball-hawking ability and coverage...
57

S
Kamren
Fabiculanan

6-1 200lbs 4.78
S
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.78 86 432.5
75.0
The Washington safety brings starter-quality coverage traits to the table, particularly excelling in pattern-match concepts where his...
58

CB
Justin
Walley

5-11 195lbs 4.40
CB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.40 40 171.6
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...
59

CB
Marcus
Harris

5-11 190lbs 4.38
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.38 63 263
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...
60

S
Malik
Verdon

6-4 220lbs 4.51
S
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
220lbs 6-4 4.51 62 262.5
74.2

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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.