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
87

CB
Jakailin
Johnson

6-1 175lbs 4.44
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
175lbs 6-1 4.44 96 496
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...
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....
41

CB
Bilhal
Kone

6-2 190lbs 4.43
CB
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.43 42 177.2
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...
72

S
Trikweze
Bridges

6-2 200lbs 4.43
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.43 101 533
66.0
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing...
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...
18

S
Billy
Bowman Jr.

5-10 200lbs 4.42
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.42 21 83.5
83.5
Bowman brings a fascinating blend of ball-hawking instincts and positional versatility that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. When...
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...
43

CB
Mac
McWilliams

5-10 185lbs 4.41
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.41 54 226.6
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...
44

S
Kitan
Crawford

5-11 206lbs 4.41
S
Nevada   Mascot
Nevada Mascot
206lbs 5-11 4.41 59 248.8
78.0
The film shows a safety whose explosive athleticism jumps off the screen, particularly when attacking downhill or carrying receivers...
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...
57

CB
Justin
Walley

5-11 195lbs 4.40
CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.40 41 175.2
74.4
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 - 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.