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
57

CB
Justin
Walley

5-11 195lbs 4.40
CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.40 41 175.8
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...
39

CB
Robert
Longerbeam

5-11 178lbs 4.39
CB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.39 52 216
78.6
When the tape rolls, Longerbeam shows moments that make you sit up straight – fluid hips that allow him to mirror routes with minimal...
2

CB
Jahdae
Barron

5-11 200lbs 4.39
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.39 5 21.5
88.1
Put on the Georgia tape and you'll see exactly why Barron belongs in the first round - he's disrupting timing routes in the slot one play,...
58

CB
Marcus
Harris

5-11 190lbs 4.38
CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.38 61 265
74.2
Harris is the type of player who makes scouts pound the table on day three. His elite run defense and exceptional tackling ability jump...
81

CB
Donte
Kent

5-11 195lbs 4.38
CB
Central Michigan   Mascot
Central Michigan Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.38 100 528.5
60.5
Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness...
37

CB
Alijah
Huzzie

5-10 195lbs 4.55
CB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
195lbs 5-10 4.55 51 215.3
78.7
Film study reveals a natural slot defender with clear NFL-ready traits alongside notable physical limitations. Huzzie's exceptional...
66

S
Isheem
Young

5-10 210lbs 4.51
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.51 83 420.5
71.0
A hard-hitting safety with a compact build, Young brings a physical presence to the secondary. His ability to play downhill and contribute...
79

S
Ladarius
Tennison

5-10 200lbs 4.48
S
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
200lbs 5-10 4.48 98 517
60.9
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Has the violent hands to discard...
46

CB
Jabbar
Muhammad

5-10 185lbs 4.47
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.47 60 264.3
78.0
Muhammad is a fascinating study in how technique and instinctive play can compensate for physical limitations. His film reveals a...
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...
44

CB
Mac
McWilliams

5-10 185lbs 4.41
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.41 54 228.2
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...
68

CB
Dontae
Manning

5-10 190lbs 4.39
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
190lbs 5-10 4.39 92 481.5
70.0
Has good awareness and quick feet. Fluid backpedal, aggressive attacking the receiver from the snap, and flashes spectacular ball...

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.