Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/07/2025

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 1 2
93.4
The most intriguing debate surrounding Hunter extends beyond which position maximizes his generational talent - it centers on whether his...
2

CB
Will
Johnson

6-2 202lbs 4.44
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
202lbs 6-2 4.44 2 6.8
89.6
The NFL cornerback prototype is changing, and Will Johnson represents the new wave. His rare combination of length, football IQ, and...
3

S
Malaki
Starks

6-1 205lbs 4.35
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.35 3 11.8
87.3
The tape reveals a defensive prospect whose elite run-defense mastery masks some limitations in coverage. While Starks flashes in zone and...
4

CB
Jahdae
Barron

5-11 200lbs 4.45
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.45 6 32.2
88.1
Put on the Georgia tape and you'll see exactly why Barron belongs in the first round - he's disrupting timing routes in the slot one play,...
5

S
Nick
Emmanwori

6-3 227lbs 4.38
S
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.38 7 34.3
87.7
Emmanwori will likely be an immediate impact player at the next level, particularly for defensive coordinators creative enough to maximize...
6

CB
Shavon
Revel Jr.

6-3 193lbs 4.40
CB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
193lbs 6-3 4.40 4 26.4
87.4
The NFL projection for Revel is fascinating - you're betting on traits and character as much as production. His combination of size, speed,...
7

CB
Benjamin
Morrison

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 5 29.1
86.3
Morrison projects as a day-one starter with the potential to develop into a true lockdown corner at the next level. His combination of...
8

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.49
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.49 10 49.1
86.3
Watts projects as a potential day one starter with the versatility to fit multiple defensive schemes. His ball-hawking ability and...
9

CB
Trey
Amos

6-1 190lbs 4.42
CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.42 11 49.2
85.6
The boundary corner brings scheme versatility with notable press-man traits and developing zone instincts. His length and physicality...
10

CB
Zy
Alexander

6-2 194lbs 4.50
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
194lbs 6-2 4.50 26 81.5
85.4
Alexander currently profiles as a developmental cornerback with the potential to contribute in various defensive schemes. His size and...
11

CB
Azareye'h
Thomas

6-2 198lbs 4.50
CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
198lbs 6-2 4.50 18 62.8
85.2
Thomas brings an excellent blend of length and athleticism to the table, making him an intriguing developmental prospect at the next...
12

S
Andrew
Mukuba

6-0 190lbs 4.33
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.33 27 81.9
85.1
Mukuba's combination of elite athleticism, versatility, and proven production against top-tier competition makes him an attractive...

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.