Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King (4) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Jacob Copeland (2) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 30-0. Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Back Rankings 2024 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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DB |
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188lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 1 | 11.1 |
91.9
|
Lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Legitimate NFL-caliber athlete. Aware zone cornerback who is also... |
2 |
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 3 | 17.3 |
88.5
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
3 |
|
DB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 2 | 17 |
87.8
|
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man... |
4 |
|
DB |
|
180lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 4 | 28.5 |
87.6
|
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Bullock would have had bigger interception numbers in... |
5 |
|
S |
|
185lbs | 6-0 | 4.33 | 5 | 31.7 |
87.6
|
Excellent sitting back as a single-high safety, taking in routes and reading the quarterback’s eyes Tracks the ball well downfield and... |
6 |
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 7 | 38.2 |
87.5
|
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. King has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed,... |
7 |
|
DB |
|
209lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 6 | 34.3 |
87.1
|
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Has the violent hands to discard receivers and smaller... |
8 |
|
DB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 8 | 44 |
87.0
|
He’s a better tackler than his size might suggest. Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes... |
9 |
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 10 | 50.8 |
86.7
|
Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Bishop has the ball skills to create... |
10 |
|
S |
|
224lbs | 6-5 | 4.46 | 9 | 48.9 |
86.4
|
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Has an NFL frame with strong hands,... |
11 |
|
DB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 11 | 53.2 |
86.2
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
12 |
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 13 | 58.6 |
86.0
|
On the boundary, Marshall has the strong core and hips to latch on to receivers and escort them to the sideline. Marshall has the core... |