2025 NFL Combine preview: Defensive back photos

LSU cornerback Zy Alexander (14) runs walks the sideline before an NCAA football game against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Mississippi cornerback Trey Amos (9) follows a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) defends during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against between Texas and Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Dallas. Texas won 34-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Texas Tech wide receiver Coy Eakin, left, is unable to get to a pass as Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Bryant was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame wide receiver Jayden Harrison (2) during the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro gets set for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Syracuse defensive back Alijah Clark attempts to tackle Army wide receiver Ay'Jaun Marshall, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Nevada safety Kitan Crawford plays during an NCAA football game against Minnesota on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Kansas cornerback Mello Dotson (3) runs the ball for a touchdown after getting an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Lindenwood Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (7) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

South Carolina defensive back O'Donnell Fortune (3) plays during an NCAA college football game between Clemson and South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) bats away a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) reacts during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

California's Marcus Harris (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA football game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Northern Iowa quarterback Aidan Dunne, right, rushes against Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Miami (Ohio) running back Kevin Davis (8), defended by Toledo safety Maxen Hook (25) stretches but is unable to catch the pass during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

FILE - Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

North Carolina's Alijah Huzzie (28) covers on defense during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) plays against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Western Michigan's Bilhal Kone plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Rutgers defensive back Robert Longerbeam in action against Temple during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Florida defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. (3) in action during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 19 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida defeated Kentucky 48-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Central Florida defensive back Mac McWilliams (20) sets up for a play against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Clemson safety R.J. Mickens, right, breaks up a pass intended for Syracuse wide receiver Donovan Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) sets up against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Notre Dame defensive back Benjamin Morrison (20) celebrates an interception that was called back due to a flag during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) attempts to break a tackle by Oregon defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba celebrates a defensive stop during the second half against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Kansas State cornerback Jacob Parrish (10) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Iowa State defensive back Darien Porter (10) gets set for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 20-19. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom plays against Akron during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

American team defensive back Johnathan Edwards of Tulane (18) and American team defensive back Caleb Ransaw of Tulane (13) run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Penn State safety Jaylen Reed (1) during the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Louisville defensive back Quincy Riley (3) plays against Clemson during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Virginia's Jonas Sanker (20) defends during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Kansas State safety Marques Sigle (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Southern California cornerback Jaylin Smith celeb rates after making a stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) sets up for a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Western Kentucky defensive back Upton Stout (21) gets ready for a play during an NCAA football game between Western Kentucky University and Houston Christian University on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU beat HCU 52-22.(AP Photo/James Kenney)

Virginia Tech's Dorian Strong (44) with an interception from Javon Harvey (4) in the second half against Old Dominion of an NCAA college football Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. breaks away from Florida State defensive back Azareye'h Thomas (8) for a 65-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Maryland defensive back Dante Trader Jr. (12) runs during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, against the Charlotte 49ers in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Iowa State defensive back Malik Verdon (7) gets set for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley (5) runs down the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) jogs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

UCF Knights wide receiver Kobe Hudson (2) runs around Villanova Wildcats defensive back Isas Waxter (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

California defensive back Nohl Williams carries the ball after an interception against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. (21) reacts after tackling Michigan State running back Nathan Carter during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Wisconsin safety Hunter Wohler (24) takes his stance during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

California safety Craig Woodson stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)