Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/05/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

CB
Maxwell
Hairston

5-11 179lbs 4.48
CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
179lbs 5-11 4.48 14 55.8
84.6
Maxwell Hairston's skill set screams zone corner at the next level. His exceptional ball skills and route recognition should make him an...
14

CB
Darien
Porter

6-2 197lbs 4.38
CB
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
197lbs 6-2 4.38 24 72.7
84.6
A rangy outside corner prospect whose elite athletic traits and special teams impact provide immediate roster value. Shows natural...
15

CB
Denzel
Burke

6-1 193lbs 4.50
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-1 4.50 25 81
84.1
Denzel Burke's blend of length, size, and ball skills positions him as a strong prospect for the NFL Draft. His ability to mirror...
16

S
Sebastian
Castro

5-11 202lbs 4.60
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
202lbs 5-11 4.60 28 89.7
84.1
Castro projects as a versatile defensive back who can immediately contribute in sub-packages and special teams while competing for a...
17

S
Malachi
Moore

6-0 198lbs 4.50
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.50 37 142.4
84.1
Moore projects as a valuable defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles at the NFL level. His experience in Saban's...
18

CB
Jermari
Harris

6-0 185lbs 4.56
CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
185lbs 6-0 4.56 42 161
84.0
In the NFL, Harris profiles as a press-man corner with the tools to contribute in a rotational role early in his career. His length and...
19

S
Kevin
Winston Jr.

6-2 205lbs 4.45
S
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.45 22 71.7
83.8
Winston Jr. profiles as a rangy, physical safety with the versatility to play single-high, in the box, or match up against tight ends....
20

S
Lathan
Ransom

6-1 210lbs 4.53
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.53 30 99.7
83.5
Lathan Ransom brings a physical presence and versatility to the safety position that will appeal to NFL teams. His ability to play near...
21

S
Billy
Bowman Jr.

5-10 198lbs 4.38
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
198lbs 5-10 4.38 29 92
83.4
A versatile defensive back with elite ball skills, Bowman fits best in multiple coverage schemes that maximize his instincts and range....
22

CB
O'Donnell
Fortune

6-1 188lbs 4.53
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
188lbs 6-1 4.53 44 167.3
83.4
The tape shows a corner custom-built for the modern NFL's emphasis on pattern-match coverage. Fortune's anticipation jumps off the screen...
23

CB
Tommi
Hill

6-0 210lbs 4.55
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.55 36 142.2
83.2
Tommi Hill presents an intriguing package for NFL teams looking for a developmental cornerback with upside. His ball skills and...
24

CB
Mello
Dotson

6-0 190lbs 4.50
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.50 35 125.8
83.1
Boundary corner best suited for zone-heavy systems emphasizing quarters coverage and pattern matching. Natural anticipation and route...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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.