Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
28

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.48
CB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.48 28 100.6
82.2
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
25

S
Jonas
Sanker

6-1 210lbs 4.48
S
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.48 32 111.9
82.9
Teams will value Sanker's impact on punt and kick units, where his anticipation and technical proficiency stand out. Between the hashes, he...
21

CB
Denzel
Burke

6-1 193lbs 4.48
CB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
193lbs 6-1 4.48 31 109.8
83.5
Despite a rocky senior season, Burke stands as one of the more intriguing corner prospects in this class. His blend of size, physicality,...
66

S
Donovan
McMillon

6-2 205lbs 4.47
S
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.47 80 364
73.1
Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who...
45

CB
Jabbar
Muhammad

5-10 185lbs 4.47
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.47 56 224.6
78.0
Muhammad is a fascinating study in how technique and instinctive play can compensate for physical limitations. His film reveals a...
84

CB
Clarence
Lewis

6-0 201lbs 4.45
CB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.45 104 585.5
58.6
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Plays the ball as if it was thrown...
81

DB
Tyreke
Johnson

6-1 180lbs 4.45
DB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-1 4.45 92 463
60.8
Always seems to find the ball quickly enough to at least get a hand on it. Not afraid to stick his nose into traffic against the run...
70

S
R.J.
Moten

6-0 229lbs 4.45
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
229lbs 6-0 4.45 87 438.5
67.2
Understands zone concepts and is aware of his surroundings. Reliable tackler who reacts quickly when Moten sees it. Very good in run...
48

CB
Jaylin
Smith

5-11 190lbs 4.45
CB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.45 55 223.2
77.0
Smith's film reveals a developmental prospect whose versatility could be both blessing and curse at the next level. His experience across...
38

S
Craig
Woodson

6-0 210lbs 4.45
S
NE   Mascot
NE Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.45 47 201
78.7
Woodson projects as a scheme-specific safety who excels when playing downhill and keeping the action in front of him. His instincts shine...
14

S
Andrew
Mukuba

5-11 186lbs 4.45
S
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
186lbs 5-11 4.45 21 76.7
84.7
Mukuba has the tools to become a dynamic playmaker in an NFL secondary, particularly in coverage-focused schemes that emphasize versatility...
88

CB
Jakailin
Johnson

6-1 175lbs 4.44
CB
Florida Atlantic   Mascot
Florida Atlantic Mascot
175lbs 6-1 4.44 97 496
55.4
Effective out of the slot, showing the instincts and quickness to mirror when the receiver has a two-way go. Johnson has good instincts and...

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.