Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/02/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
50

S
Alijah
Clark

6-1 187lbs 4.50
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.50 62 265.8
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...
49

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-3 190lbs 4.53
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.53 57 240.2
77.0
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his...
48

S
Maxen
Hook

6-0 203lbs 4.55
S
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.55 55 239
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...
47

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.57
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.57 54 232.8
77.0
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
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...
44

CB
Mac
McWilliams

5-10 185lbs 4.41
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.41 51 227
78.0
McWilliams fits best as a slot corner in a zone-heavy scheme where his processing speed and quick-trigger athleticism can shine. His...
43

CB
Jabbar
Muhammad

5-10 185lbs 4.47
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.47 52 227
78.0
Muhammad is a fascinating study in how technique and instinctive play can compensate for physical limitations. His film reveals a...
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...
41

CB
Bilhal
Kone

6-2 190lbs 4.43
CB
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.43 39 177.2
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...
40

CB
Jermari
Harris

6-1 189lbs 4.56
CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.56 53 232
78.1
In an NFL increasingly dominated by hybrid coverages and pattern-matching schemes, Harris brings a specialized skill set that demands the...

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.