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
53

S
Aubrey
Burks

5-11 209lbs 4.50
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
209lbs 5-11 4.50 74 316.7
75.2
Burks projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. His excellent zone...
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...
64

S
C.J.
Baskerville

6-3 210lbs 4.58
S
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.58 76 328
74.0
16

S
Lathan
Ransom

6-1 210lbs 4.53
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.53 25 96.9
83.7
Ransom's tape screams classic box safety with the versatility to become a defensive chess piece in the right system. When you study his...
66

S
Isheem
Young

5-10 210lbs 4.51
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.51 83 422
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...
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...
24

S
Jonas
Sanker

6-1 210lbs 4.48
S
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.48 31 113.6
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...
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...
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...
62

CB
Isas
Waxter

6-2 215lbs 4.48
CB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.48 75 317
74.0
48

S
Hunter
Wohler

6-2 218lbs 4.57
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
218lbs 6-2 4.57 55 231
77.0
Wohler's NFL fit will be determined by defensive coordinators who can leverage his tackling ability and run defense skills effectively....
74

S
Deshawn
Pace

6-2 220lbs 4.55
S
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
220lbs 6-2 4.55 89 459.5
65.0
Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 93. He wrote: "The 6-2, 212-pound senior has very good speed,...

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.