Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

Corners Only
Safeties Only
# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Nick Emmanwori South Carolina Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Nick
 Emmanwori

6-3 227lbs 4.38
S
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227lbs 6-3 4.38 7 25.4
87.7
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 Emmanwori will likely be an immediate impact player at the next level, particularly for defensive coordinators creative enough to maximize...
60
Malik Verdon Iowa State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Malik
 Verdon

6-4 220lbs 4.51
S
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220lbs 6-4 4.51 62 262.5
74.2
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Makari Paige Michigan Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Makari
 Paige

6-4 208lbs 4.49
S
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208lbs 6-4 4.49 76 338
75.0
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 The tape shows a developmental safety prospect with the frame and movement skills to contribute in multiple defensive packages. His...
13
Darien Porter Iowa State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Darien
 Porter

6-4 200lbs 4.30
CB
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200lbs 6-4 4.30 19 65.8
85.0
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 Despite being a late bloomer at the position, Porter's film shows a corner who could make an immediate impact in the right system. His...

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.