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
80

DB
Tyreke
Johnson

6-1 180lbs 4.45
DB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-1 4.45 90 463
60.8
Always seems to find the ball quickly enough to at least get a hand on it. Not afraid to stick his nose into traffic against the run...
87

CB
Jakailin
Johnson

6-1 175lbs 4.44
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
175lbs 6-1 4.44 96 496
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...
9

CB
Trey
Amos

6-1 190lbs 4.43
CB
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.43 10 50.2
86.2
The film shows a boundary corner with genuine NFL starter traits and scheme versatility that will have defensive coordinators salivating....
32

CB
Jason
Marshall Jr....

6-1 201lbs 4.43
CB
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.43 57 231.8
79.2
Jason Marshall Jr. projects as a solid starting cornerback in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a true lockdown defender. His...
36

S
Jordan
Hancock

6-1 195lbs 4.42
S
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.42 42 192.8
78.8
Hancock enters the league with clear strengths in coverage versatility but equally evident limitations that will define his early career...
1

CB
Travis
Hunter

6-1 185lbs 4.40
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.40 1 1.4
93.4
The most intriguing debate surrounding Hunter extends beyond which position maximizes his generational talent - it centers on whether his...
11

CB
Maxwell
Hairston

6-1 186lbs 4.28
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.28 9 44.4
85.7
I see Hairston as a day two cornerback who could become a valuable starter in the right system. His instincts in zone coverage are special...
64

CB
Jacobe
Covington

6-2 200lbs 4.64
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.64 76 332
74.0
A long-limbed boundary corner with natural press-man skills and multi-position versatility in the secondary. Shows the physical tools...
10

CB
Azareye'h
Thomas

6-2 198lbs 4.58
CB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
198lbs 6-2 4.58 11 50.3
85.9
Put on the tape and you'll see why Thomas has scouts intrigued - he's got some serious juice in that 6'2" frame. Shows up ready for a fight...
77

S
Davonte
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.58
S
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.58 91 465
62.1
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Fluid mover with decent speed and...
48

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.57
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.57 56 230.2
77.0
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
3

CB
Will
Johnson

6-2 202lbs 4.56
CB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
202lbs 6-2 4.56 2 11.9
87.8
The NFL cornerback prototype is changing, and Will Johnson represents the new wave. His rare combination of length, football IQ, 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.