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
52

S
Shilo
Sanders

6-0 195lbs 4.54
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.54 70 296.7
75.2
Despite the setback of a shoulder injury, Shilo Sanders remains one of the most intriguing safety prospects in the 2025 draft class. His...
49

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-3 190lbs 4.53
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.53 58 242.2
77.0
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his...
22

CB
Cobee
Bryant

6-0 175lbs 4.53
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.53 30 111.1
83.2
Bryant brings a solid blend of ball skills and instincts that will make defensive coaches take notice. When studying his film, what jumps...
16

S
Lathan
Ransom

6-1 210lbs 4.53
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.53 25 96.9
83.7
Ransom's tape screams classic box safety with the versatility to become a defensive chess piece in the right system. When you study his...
84

CB
David
Spaulding

6-1 197lbs 4.53
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
197lbs 6-1 4.53 102 554.5
57.9
Takes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A strong, aggressive tackler and doesn't back down against the run. In the run game, he’s...
42

S
Dante
Trader Jr.

5-11 196lbs 4.52
S
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
196lbs 5-11 4.52 44 189.4
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...
59

S
Malik
Verdon

6-4 220lbs 4.51
S
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
220lbs 6-4 4.51 62 264.5
74.2
66

S
Isheem
Young

5-10 210lbs 4.51
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.51 83 422
71.0
A hard-hitting safety with a compact build, Young brings a physical presence to the secondary. His ability to play downhill and contribute...
50

S
Alijah
Clark

6-1 187lbs 4.50
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.50 64 277.4
77.0
Clark projects as a backup safety with core special teams value and potential to contribute in sub-packages. His combination of length and...
21

CB
Dorian
Strong

6-1 185lbs 4.50
CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.50 26 97.5
83.3
Dorian Strong has the makings of a fifth to sixth-round selection who could carve out a role as a contributing backup with eventual...
53

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 74 316.7
75.2
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
54

CB
Aydan
White

6-0 189lbs 4.50
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.50 81 411.5
75.0
White projects as a potential starter in zone-heavy schemes that maximize his read-and-react skills. His ball-hawking ability and coverage...

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.