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... |
65 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 89 | 330 |
76.0
|
|
54 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 51 | 197 |
78.0
|
Smith's film tells the story of a defender who belongs in the box but has just enough coverage skills to handle himself when... |
47 |
|
6-4
220lbs
4.63
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-4 | 4.63 | 65 | 275.5 |
79.9
|
|
12 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 12 | 53.2 |
85.2
|
Haulcy's tape is the tape of a zone coverage safety who understands spacing. He sits between route concepts, processes the quarterback's... |
31 |
|
6-1
211lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
211lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 45 | 161.8 |
83.2
|
Thomas' combination of size, instincts, and ball skills checks boxes that defensive coordinators desperately need when constructing their... |
59 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.62 | 84 | 314 |
77.0
|
|
23 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 25 | 85.9 |
84.6
|
The defense that gets the most out of Kilgore is one that asks its safeties to play physical in the box while handling nickel duties on... |
58 |
|
6-2
208lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
208lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 77 | 307 |
77.0
|
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s... |
48 |
|
6-2
208lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
208lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 69 | 287.8 |
79.9
|
Nwankpa was a five-star recruit with the size, speed, and length you draw up for an NFL safety, and after four years of starting at Iowa,... |
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... |
1 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 1 | 3.5 |
92.0
|
Downs plays the safety position the way it was designed to be played in the modern NFL: with versatility, intelligence, and an ability to... |