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
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...
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...
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,...
15

S
Kevin
Winston Jr.

6-2 205lbs 4.50
S
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.50 19 72.4
84.0
Winston Jr. is that rare safety who transcends scheme with his run defense and tackling acumen while showing enough versatility to carve...
62

CB
Isas
Waxter

6-2 215lbs 4.48
CB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.48 75 317
74.0
65

S
Donovan
McMillon

6-2 205lbs 4.47
S
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.47 79 398.5
73.1
Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who...
41

CB
Bilhal
Kone

6-2 190lbs 4.43
CB
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.43 42 177.2
78.0
Kone brings an intriguing skill set to the NFL as a boundary corner with natural movement skills that belie his 6'1" frame. The tape shows...
72

S
Trikweze
Bridges

6-2 200lbs 4.43
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.43 101 533
66.0
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing...
55

S
Kamren
Fabiculanan

6-1 200lbs 4.78
S
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.78 80 408
75.0
The Washington safety brings starter-quality coverage traits to the table, particularly excelling in pattern-match concepts where his...
86

S
Corey
Collier Jr.

6-1 190lbs 4.68
S
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.68 95 495
56.0
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. Has the fluidity, speed...
25

CB
Mello
Dotson

6-1 190lbs 4.59
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.59 40 175
82.8
Dotson thrives in zone coverage where his exceptional ball skills and route recognition can shine, particularly in systems that allow him...
27

CB
O'Donnell
Fortune

6-1 185lbs 4.58
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.58 48 206.4
81.8
The tape shows a corner custom-built for the modern NFL's emphasis on pattern-match coverage. Fortune's anticipation jumps off the screen...

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.