Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 09/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

S
Dante
Trader Jr.

5-11 196lbs 4.52
S
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
196lbs 5-11 4.52 57 197.3
77.5
A developmental prospect with the tools to contribute in sub-packages early while he refines his skill set. Best fit is in a defense that...
62

S
Isheem
Young

5-10 210lbs 4.51
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.51 99 632.5
74.0
A hard-hitting safety with a compact build, Young brings a physical presence to the secondary. His ability to play downhill and contribute...
63

S
Malik
Spencer

6-1 200lbs 4.50
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.50 76 480
73.8
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...
64

CB
Noah
Daniels

6-0 210lbs 4.42
CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.42 107 662.5
73.1
Based on athletic ability and talent Daniels alone would be an easy first-round selection, but the huge elephant in the room is an almost...
65

CB
Latrell
McCutchin Sr...

6-1 180lbs 4.45
CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
180lbs 6-1 4.45 78 494
73.0
McCutchin enters the draft as a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect in the defensive backfield. His prototypical length and multi-position...
66

CB
Fred
Davis

6-1 192lbs 4.29
CB
Jacksonville State   Mascot
Jacksonville State Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.29 85 568.5
72.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong...
67

CB
Malcolm
Greene

5-10 191lbs 4.47
CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
191lbs 5-10 4.47 89 579
71.5
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when...
68

CB
Nyland
Green

6-1 186lbs 4.50
CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.50 79 533
69.6
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety...
69

CB
Avante
Dickerson

5-11 170lbs 4.34
CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
170lbs 5-11 4.34 80 539
69.0
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills....
70

CB
Dontae
Manning

5-10 190lbs 4.39
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
190lbs 5-10 4.39 86 570
68.9
Has good awareness and quick feet. Fluid backpedal, aggressive attacking the receiver from the snap, and flashes spectacular ball...
71

CB
Ceyair
Wright

6-0 180lbs 4.35
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.35 75 415.5
68.7
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
72

CB
Tyreek
Chappell

5-11 185lbs 4.45
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
185lbs 5-11 4.45 82 562
67.9
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel...

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.