The Premier 10 Defensive Backs in College Football 2025

Discover the top 10 defensive backs in college football for 2025 and their remarkable stats.

Caleb Downs, Ohio State Points: 90 (9 of 10 first-place votes) 2024 stats: 2 interceptions, 6 passes defended, 82 Tackles (7.5 TFLs)

Leonard Moore, Notre Dame Points: 66 2024 stats: 2 interceptions, 11 passes defended, 48 Tackles (2 TFLs)

Jermod McCoy, Tennessee Points: 54 2024 stats: 4 interceptions, 12 passes defended, 44 Tackles (1 TFL)

D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana Points: 52 2024 stats: 3 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 57 Tackles (4.5 TFLs)

Dillon Thieneman, Oregon Points: 49 2024 stats (with Purdue): 7 passes defended, 104 Tackles (5 TFLs)

Avieon Terrell, Clemson Points: 28 2024 stats: 2 interceptions, 12 passes defended, 58 Tackles (5 TFLs)

Chandler Rivers, Duke Points: 27 2024 stats: 3 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 54 Tackles (7.5 TFLs)

Michael Taaffe, Texas Points: 24 2024 stats: 2 interceptions, 10 passes defended, 78 Tackles (5.5 TFLs)

KJ Bolden, Georgia Points: 20 2024 stats: 1 interception, 1 pass defended, 59 Tackles (2 TFLs)

Daylen Everette, Georgia Points: 19 2024 stats: 3 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 58 Tackles (2 TFLs)

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