Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 10/02/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

CB
Travis
Hunter

6-1 185lbs 4.40
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.40 2 5.2
93.4
Hunter is a blue-chip prospect with the versatility to be a game-changer on either side of the ball at the next level. His rare blend of...
2

CB
Will
Johnson

6-2 202lbs 4.44
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
202lbs 6-2 4.44 1 3.6
90.6
Will Johnson brings a rare blend of size, athleticism, and ball skills to the cornerback position. His ability to mirror-and-match in man...
3

S
Malaki
Starks

6-1 205lbs 4.35
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.35 3 10.7
88.6
Malaki Starks is a versatile and athletic safety with a high ceiling at the next level. His ability to play deep, in the box, or...
4

CB
Denzel
Burke

6-1 193lbs 4.50
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-1 4.50 5 27.5
87.9
Denzel Burke's blend of length, size, and ball skills positions him as a strong prospect for the NFL Draft. His ability to mirror...
5

CB
Benjamin
Morrison

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 4 12
86.8
Morrison projects as a day-one starter with the potential to develop into a true lockdown corner at the next level. His combination of...
6

S
Jahdae
Barron

5-11 200lbs 4.45
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.45 15 62.9
86.0
At the next level, Barron's skill set translates well to a hybrid safety/nickel role in a multiple defense. His instincts and quick...
7

CB
Jordan
Hancock

6-1 195lbs 4.45
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.45 27 101
85.9
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Hancock projects as a scheme-versatile defensive back with the potential to make an immediate impact....
8

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.49
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.49 10 57.3
85.6
Watts projects as a potential day one starter with the versatility to fit multiple defensive schemes. His ball-hawking ability and...
9

S
Rod
Moore

6-0 198lbs 4.40
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.40 18 67.3
85.6
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of...
10

CB
Jason
Marshall Jr....

6-1 201lbs 4.50
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.50 26 97
85.2
Jason Marshall Jr. projects as a solid starting cornerback in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a true lockdown defender. His...
11

S
Sonny
Styles

6-4 235lbs 4.48
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.48 19 67.3
84.7
Styles projects as a versatile chess piece in an NFL defense, capable of playing multiple roles depending on the scheme and situation....
12

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 36 145.3
84.7
A promising safety prospect with the tools to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. Ramsey's tackling prowess 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.