Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 01/03/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.50
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 37 121.5
81.4
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
50

S
Alijah
Clark

6-1 187lbs 4.45
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.45 63 255
81.4
51

CB
Will
Lee III

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 53 189.3
81.2
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and...
52

S
Shilo
Sanders

6-0 195lbs 4.54
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.54 65 259
81.1
Despite the setback of a shoulder injury, Shilo Sanders remains one of the most intriguing safety prospects in the 2025 draft class. His...
53

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 67 269.7
81.1
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
54

CB
Nohl
Williams

6-1 200lbs 4.52
CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.52 61 244.7
81.0
55

S
Kamren
Fabiculanan

6-1 200lbs 4.52
S
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.52 74 334.5
81.0
The Washington safety brings starter-quality coverage traits to the table, particularly excelling in pattern-match concepts where his...
56

S
Duce
Chestnut

6-0 200lbs 4.56
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56 71 309.5
80.8
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route...
57

CB
Aydan
White

6-0 189lbs 4.50
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.50 72 331.5
80.4
White projects as a potential starter in zone-heavy schemes that maximize his read-and-react skills. His ball-hawking ability and coverage...
58

S
Makari
Paige

6-4 208lbs 4.49
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
208lbs 6-4 4.49 75 341
80.4
The tape shows a developmental safety prospect with the frame and movement skills to contribute in multiple defensive packages. His...
59

S
Kamari
Wilson

6-0 205lbs 4.61
S
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.61 76 368
80.2
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety...
60

CB
Justin
Walley

5-11 195lbs 4.45
CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.45 40 134.5
80.0
Walley brings a well-rounded skill set to the table, with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes. His ability to play...

2025 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Safety

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 - Safety

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.