Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 |
|
6-5
242lbs
4.76
|
S |
|
242lbs | 6-5 | 4.76 | 68 | 284.8 |
73.4
|
Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change... |
47 |
|
6-4
220lbs
4.63
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 65 | 275.5 |
79.9
|
|
26 |
|
6-4
194lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-4 | 4.41 | 34 | 109.1 |
84.6
|
The Combine changed things for Tacario Davis, and it would be dishonest to pretend otherwise. A 6'4" corner running 4.41 at 194 pounds with... |
9 |
|
6-4
201lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 8 | 41.2 |
85.8
|
The combine both helped and complicated things for McNeil-Warren. Measuring in at 6-4 rather than the previously listed 6-2 confirmed what... |
66 |
|
6-3
205lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-3 | 4.57 | 73 | 292 |
75.0
|
|
36 |
|
6-3
206lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-3 | 4.40 | 40 | 136.6 |
81.1
|
Payne's calling card at the next level will be his coverage ability paired with that rare size-speed combination. At 6'3" and 208... |
35 |
|
6-3
196lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
196lbs | 6-3 | 4.45 | 37 | 135 |
81.2
|
After spending a lot of time with Prysock's tape, the phrase that keeps coming back is "up side." There is no other way to describe a... |
20 |
|
6-3
198lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 27 | 87.6 |
84.7
|
Moore's combination of length, coverage versatility, and run support gives a defensive coordinator real options. He fits best in a scheme... |
19 |
|
6-3
203lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 20 | 82.4 |
84.7
|
Wheatley's best fit at the next level is as a free safety in a defense that values range and coverage ability over box physicality. His... |
94 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.68
|
S |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.68 | 122 | 555.5 |
60.9
|
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. His ball skills are very good. Daniel-Sisavanh tracks the... |
88 |
|
6-2
192lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-2 | 4.45 | 106 | 459.5 |
70.6
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Alert defender for zone... |
87 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 117 | 522 |
71.0
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety... |