Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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
12

CB
Maxwell
Hairston

6-1 186lbs 4.28
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.28 10 44.5
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...
13

CB
Darien
Porter

6-4 200lbs 4.30
CB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
200lbs 6-4 4.30 19 65.8
85.0
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...
34

S
Caleb
Ransaw

6-0 196lbs 4.33
S
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
196lbs 6-0 4.33 36 160.3
79.0
When the pads come on, Ransaw will earn his paycheck as a sub-package defender with immediate special teams value. His natural role falls...
22

CB
Jacob
Parrish

5-10 198lbs 4.35
CB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
198lbs 5-10 4.35 23 83.4
83.3
Parrish projects most effectively in pattern-matching and man coverage schemes where his exceptional footwork and route recognition...
61

S
Marques
Sigle

6-0 197lbs 4.37
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
197lbs 6-0 4.37 67 282.8
74.2
82

CB
Donte
Kent

5-11 195lbs 4.38
CB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.38 90 451.5
60.5
Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness...
59

CB
Marcus
Harris

5-11 190lbs 4.38
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.38 63 263
74.2
Harris is the type of player who makes scouts pound the table on day three. His elite run defense and exceptional tackling ability jump...
5

S
Nick
Emmanwori

6-3 227lbs 4.38
S
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.38 7 25.4
87.7
Emmanwori will likely be an immediate impact player at the next level, particularly for defensive coordinators creative enough to maximize...
83

CB
Jalen
Kimber

6-0 188lbs 4.39
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
188lbs 6-0 4.39 101 536
60.0
Kimber has the quick feet and loose hips to line up in press, where Kimber has the size and strength to get physical, and then the quick...
69

CB
Dontae
Manning

5-10 190lbs 4.39
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
190lbs 5-10 4.39 83 426
70.0
Has good awareness and quick feet. Fluid backpedal, aggressive attacking the receiver from the snap, and flashes spectacular ball...
40

CB
Robert
Longerbeam

5-11 178lbs 4.39
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.39 54 221
78.6
When the tape rolls, Longerbeam shows moments that make you sit up straight - fluid hips that allow him to mirror routes with minimal...
8

CB
Benjamin
Morrison

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 14 51.6
86.7
Looking ahead to his NFL projection, Morrison profiles as a scheme-versatile corner who can step in and contribute immediately in any...

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.
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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.