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
32

CB
Jason
Marshall Jr....

6-1 201lbs 4.43
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.43 56 231.2
79.2
Jason Marshall Jr. projects as a solid starting cornerback in the NFL, with the potential to develop into a true lockdown defender. His...
9

CB
Trey
Amos

6-1 190lbs 4.43
CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.43 12 48.1
86.2
The film shows a boundary corner with genuine NFL starter traits and scheme versatility that will have defensive coordinators salivating....
35

S
Jordan
Hancock

6-1 195lbs 4.42
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.42 43 188
78.8
Hancock enters the league with clear strengths in coverage versatility but equally evident limitations that will define his early career...
1

CB
Travis
Hunter

6-1 185lbs 4.40
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.40 1 1.6
93.4
The most intriguing debate surrounding Hunter extends beyond which position maximizes his generational talent - it centers on whether his...
11

CB
Maxwell
Hairston

6-1 186lbs 4.28
CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.28 9 44.3
85.1
I see Hairston as a day two cornerback who could become a valuable starter in the right system. His instincts in zone coverage are special...
39

S
Akili
Arnold

6-0 200lbs 4.70
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.70 65 278
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...
75

S
Jack
Howell

6-0 200lbs 4.63
S
Colorado State   Mascot
Colorado State Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.63 97 497
64.2
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Extremely aggressive to come up and...
78

CB
Kendall
Bohler

6-0 195lbs 4.59
CB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.59 91 468.5
61.2
Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #71. He Wrote: " the 5-11, 190-pound Bohler is a preseason first-team...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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.