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
22

CB
Cobee
Bryant

6-0 175lbs 4.53
CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.53 30 111.1
83.2
Bryant brings a solid blend of ball skills and instincts that will make defensive coaches take notice. When studying his film, what jumps...
26

S
Malachi
Moore

6-0 201lbs 4.50
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.50 35 163.3
82.5
Put the tape on and you see a defensive back who processes the game at a high level - the kind of player who could find his role in an NFL...
54

CB
Aydan
White

6-0 189lbs 4.50
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.50 81 411.5
75.0
White projects as a potential starter in zone-heavy schemes that maximize his read-and-react skills. His ball-hawking ability and coverage...
34

S
R.J.
Mickens

6-0 210lbs 4.49
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.49 37 169.6
78.9
Mickens projects as a versatile safety who can contribute in multiple packages right away while developing into a potential starter. His...
30

S
Jaylen
Reed

6-0 209lbs 4.49
S
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.49 34 154.2
80.0
A physical tone-setter with the versatility to fill multiple roles in an NFL defensive backfield, Reed brings immediate value on all...
29

CB
Quincy
Riley

6-0 195lbs 4.48
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.48 28 106.9
80.5
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and...
13

S
Andrew
Mukuba

6-0 190lbs 4.45
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.45 20 77.7
84.7
Mukuba has the tools to become a dynamic playmaker in an NFL secondary, particularly in coverage-focused schemes that emphasize versatility...
37

S
Craig
Woodson

6-0 210lbs 4.45
S
California   Mascot
California Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.45 52 217
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...
69

S
R.J.
Moten

6-0 229lbs 4.45
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
229lbs 6-0 4.45 86 437.5
67.2
Understands zone concepts and is aware of his surroundings. Reliable tackler who reacts quickly when Moten sees it. Very good in run...
83

CB
Clarence
Lewis

6-0 201lbs 4.45
CB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.45 103 573
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...
67

CB
Noah
Daniels

6-0 210lbs 4.42
CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.42 78 395
70.7
Based on athletic ability and talent Daniels alone would be an easy first-round selection, but the huge elephant in the room is an almost...
61

CB
Fentrell
Cypress II

6-0 188lbs 4.40
CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
188lbs 6-0 4.40 73 303.7
74.0
Cypress fits the mold of a scheme-specific contributor in the NFL, with his skill set best suited for a primary zone defense. His fluid...

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.
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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.