Defensive Back Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/17/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
83

CB
Jalen
Kimber

6-0 188lbs 4.39
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
188lbs 6-0 4.39 101 536
60.0
Kimber has the quick feet and loose hips to line up in press, where Kimber has the size and strength to get physical, and then the quick...
62

CB
Fentrell
Cypress II

6-0 188lbs 4.40
CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
188lbs 6-0 4.40 73 312.7
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...
51

S
Alijah
Clark

6-1 188lbs 4.50
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
188lbs 6-1 4.50 69 291.2
77.0
Clark projects as a backup safety with core special teams value and potential to contribute in sub-packages. His combination of length and...
14

S
Andrew
Mukuba

5-11 186lbs 4.45
S
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
186lbs 5-11 4.45 21 76.7
84.7
Mukuba has the tools to become a dynamic playmaker in an NFL secondary, particularly in coverage-focused schemes that emphasize versatility...
12

CB
Maxwell
Hairston

6-1 186lbs 4.28
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.28 10 44.5
85.7
I see Hairston as a day two cornerback who could become a valuable starter in the right system. His instincts in zone coverage are special...
46

CB
Mac
McWilliams

5-10 185lbs 4.41
CB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.41 57 224.8
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...
45

CB
Jabbar
Muhammad

5-10 185lbs 4.47
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.47 56 224.6
78.0
Muhammad is a fascinating study in how technique and instinctive play can compensate for physical limitations. His film reveals a...
29

CB
O'Donnell
Fortune

6-1 185lbs 4.58
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.58 52 213.6
81.8
The tape shows a corner custom-built for the modern NFL's emphasis on pattern-match coverage. Fortune's anticipation jumps off the screen...
23

CB
Dorian
Strong

6-1 185lbs 4.50
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.50 27 97.9
83.3
Dorian Strong has the makings of a fifth to sixth-round selection who could carve out a role as a contributing backup with eventual...
2

CB
Travis
Hunter

6-1 185lbs 4.40
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.40 2 1.4
93.4
The most intriguing debate surrounding Hunter extends beyond which position maximizes his generational talent - it centers on whether his...
1

CB
Travis
Hunter

6-1 185lbs 4.40
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.40 1 1
93.4
Hunter projects as an immediate impact receiver with legitimate WR1 upside who can transform an NFL passing attack from day one. While many...
32

S
Upton
Stout

5-9 182lbs 4.44
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
182lbs 5-9 4.44 39 165.7
80.0
Stout will fit in as a developmental nickel corner whose immediate impact may come primarily on special teams while he adjusts to the...

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.