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
62

CB
Fentrell
Cypress II

6-0 188lbs 4.40
CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
188lbs 6-0 4.40 73 312.7
74.0
Cypress fits the mold of a scheme-specific contributor in the NFL, with his skill set best suited for a primary zone defense. His fluid...
61

S
Marques
Sigle

6-0 197lbs 4.37
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
197lbs 6-0 4.37 67 282.8
74.2
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...
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...
41

S
Akili
Arnold

6-0 200lbs 4.70
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.70 70 297.7
78.5
Arnold brings a diverse skill set to the table, with the potential to carve out a role in sub-packages and on special teams from day...
38

S
Craig
Woodson

6-0 210lbs 4.45
S
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.45 47 201
78.7
Woodson projects as a scheme-specific safety who excels when playing downhill and keeping the action in front of him. His instincts shine...
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...

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.