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
2

CB
Will
Johnson

6-2 202lbs 4.39
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
202lbs 6-2 4.39 2 10.4
89.6
The NFL cornerback prototype is changing, and Will Johnson represents the new wave. His rare combination of length, football IQ, and...
8

S
Xavier
Watts

6-0 203lbs 4.56
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.56 9 45
86.6
Looking ahead to the NFL, Watts profiles as an immediate impact player whose versatility will have defensive coordinators salivating. 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...
14

S
Sebastian
Castro

5-11 205lbs 4.59
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.59 32 123.3
84.6
Castro brings a nice blend of intelligence, physicality and proven production that should translate well to the next level. His film shows...
28

CB
Tommi
Hill

6-0 205lbs 4.55
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.55 37 169.7
81.3
Tommi Hill presents an intriguing package for NFL teams looking for a developmental cornerback with upside. His ball skills and...
15

S
Kevin
Winston Jr.

6-2 205lbs 4.50
S
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.50 19 73.6
84.0
Winston Jr. is that rare safety who transcends scheme with his run defense and tackling acumen while showing enough versatility to carve...
6

S
Malaki
Starks

6-1 205lbs 4.50
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.50 3 16.6
87.3
The tape reveals a defensive prospect whose elite run-defense mastery masks some limitations in coverage. While Starks flashes in zone and...
76

CB
Devin
Kirkwood

6-3 205lbs 4.50
CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.50 93 495.5
63.6
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing...
71

S
Ja'Had
Carter

6-1 205lbs 4.50
S
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.50 83 428
66.0
He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his...
65

S
Donovan
McMillon

6-2 205lbs 4.47
S
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.47 77 394
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

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...
56

S
Makari
Paige

6-4 208lbs 4.49
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
208lbs 6-4 4.49 81 417
75.0
The tape shows a developmental safety prospect with the frame and movement skills to contribute in multiple defensive packages. His...

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.