Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/16/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
85

S
Nick
Andersen

5-11 197lbs 4.58
S
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
197lbs 5-11 4.58 93 491
57.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break...
48

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.57
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.57 55 231
77.0
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
51

S
Rayuan
Lane III

5-11 197lbs 4.57
S
Navy   Mascot
Navy Mascot
197lbs 5-11 4.57 69 290.5
76.0
Lane projects as a developmental safety prospect with immediate special teams value at the next level. His impressive 4.43 speed and...
70

CB
Woodi
Washington

5-11 195lbs 4.57
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.57 87 440
67.0
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
40

CB
Jermari
Harris

6-1 189lbs 4.56
CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.56 57 239
78.1
In an NFL increasingly dominated by hybrid coverages and pattern-matching schemes, Harris brings a specialized skill set that demands the...
3

CB
Will
Johnson

6-2 202lbs 4.56
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
202lbs 6-2 4.56 2 10.4
87.8
The NFL cornerback prototype is changing, and Will Johnson represents the new wave. His rare combination of length, football IQ, and...
8

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.56
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.56 11 47
86.6
Looking ahead to the NFL, Watts profiles as an immediate impact player whose versatility will have defensive coordinators salivating. His...
17

CB
Zy
Alexander

6-2 194lbs 4.56
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
194lbs 6-2 4.56 27 104.6
83.6
Every NFL team is looking for lengthy corners who can match up with bigger receivers while holding their own in run support, and Alexander...
28

CB
Tommi
Hill

6-0 205lbs 4.55
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.55 39 171.8
81.3
Tommi Hill presents an intriguing package for NFL teams looking for a developmental cornerback with upside. His ball skills and...
36

CB
Alijah
Huzzie

5-10 195lbs 4.55
CB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
195lbs 5-10 4.55 50 214.3
78.7
Film study reveals a natural slot defender with clear NFL-ready traits alongside notable physical limitations. Huzzie's exceptional...
47

S
Maxen
Hook

6-0 203lbs 4.55
S
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.55 53 222.8
77.0
After diving deep into Hook's tape, what stands out is a safety who plays with outstanding discipline and awareness, even if he lacks the...
74

S
Deshawn
Pace

6-2 220lbs 4.55
S
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
220lbs 6-2 4.55 89 459.5
65.0
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 93. He wrote: "The 6-2, 212-pound senior has very good speed,...

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.