Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/16/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
37

S
Craig
Woodson

6-0 202lbs 4.60
S
California   Mascot
California Mascot
202lbs 6-0 4.60 56 214.5
82.2
Woodson projects as a scheme-specific safety who excels when playing downhill and keeping the action in front of him. His instincts shine...
38

S
R.J.
Mickens

6-0 200lbs 4.59
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.59 60 246.7
82.2
Mickens projects as a versatile safety who can contribute in multiple packages right away while developing into a potential starter. His...
39

S
Jonas
Sanker

6-0 206lbs 4.55
S
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.55 38 145
82.1
Teams will value Sanker's impact on punt and kick units, where his anticipation and technical proficiency stand out. Between the hashes, he...
40

CB
Jacob
Parrish

5-10 196lbs 4.49
CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
196lbs 5-10 4.49 34 119.3
82.0
Best suited for a defense that emphasizes pattern-matching concepts from off coverage, where his processing speed and explosive breaks...
41

CB
Mac
McWilliams

5-10 181lbs 4.52
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
181lbs 5-10 4.52 58 220.8
82.0
McWilliams fits best as a slot corner in a zone-heavy scheme where his processing speed and quick-trigger athleticism can shine. His...
42

S
Kitan
Crawford

5-10 197lbs 4.39
S
Nevada   Mascot
Nevada Mascot
197lbs 5-10 4.39 86 459
82.0
The film shows a safety whose explosive athleticism jumps off the screen, particularly when attacking downhill or carrying receivers...
43

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-1 217lbs 4.52
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
217lbs 6-1 4.52 52 196
81.6
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
44

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-1 186lbs 4.55
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.55 59 223.5
81.6
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his...
45

CB
Jaylin
Smith

5-10 182lbs 4.51
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
182lbs 5-10 4.51 54 201
81.5
Smith's film reveals a developmental prospect whose versatility could be both blessing and curse at the next level. His experience across...
46

S
Maxen
Hook

6-0 193lbs 4.51
S
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
193lbs 6-0 4.51 50 187.7
81.4
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...
47

S
Alijah
Clark

6-0 188lbs 4.45
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
188lbs 6-0 4.45 73 311.3
81.4
Clark projects as a backup safety with core special teams value and potential to contribute in sub-packages. His combination of length and...
48

S
Rayuan
Lane III

5-11 198lbs 4.63
S
Navy   Mascot
Navy Mascot
198lbs 5-11 4.63 68 287.5
81.3

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.