Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
70

CB
Woodi
Washington

5-11 195lbs 4.57
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.57 86 438.5
67.0
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
51

S
Rayuan
Lane III

5-11 197lbs 4.57
S
Navy   Mascot
Navy Mascot
197lbs 5-11 4.57 67 283.3
76.0
Lane projects as a developmental safety prospect with immediate special teams value at the next level. His impressive 4.43 speed and...
42

S
Dante
Trader Jr.

5-11 196lbs 4.52
S
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
196lbs 5-11 4.52 42 188.4
78.0
A developmental prospect with the tools to contribute in sub-packages early while he refines his skill set. Best fit is in a defense that...
53

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 73 309
75.2
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
46

CB
Jaylin
Smith

5-11 190lbs 4.45
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.45 43 195.7
77.0
Smith's film reveals a developmental prospect whose versatility could be both blessing and curse at the next level. His experience across...
45

S
Kitan
Crawford

5-11 206lbs 4.41
S
Nevada   Mascot
Nevada Mascot
206lbs 5-11 4.41 60 252
78.0
The film shows a safety whose explosive athleticism jumps off the screen, particularly when attacking downhill or carrying receivers...
57

CB
Justin
Walley

5-11 195lbs 4.40
CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.40 40 178.2
74.4
Walley brings a well-rounded skill set to the table, with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes. His ability to play...
38

CB
Robert
Longerbeam

5-11 178lbs 4.39
CB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.39 49 218.8
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...
3

CB
Jahdae
Barron

5-11 200lbs 4.39
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.39 5 23.7
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,...
59

CB
Marcus
Harris

5-11 190lbs 4.38
CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.38 69 288
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...
81

CB
Donte
Kent

5-11 195lbs 4.38
CB
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.38 99 529
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...
39

S
Akili
Arnold

6-0 200lbs 4.70
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.70 59 248
78.5
Arnold brings a diverse skill set to the table, with the potential to carve out a role in sub-packages and on special teams from day...

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.