Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 13 | 57 |
85.0
|
Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. Exceptionally quick, with the feet and fluidity... |
14 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.63
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 14 | 58 |
85.0
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come... |
15 |
|
6-2
214lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
214lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 15 | 63 |
84.6
|
Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him. Hard... |
16 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 16 | 66 |
84.2
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to... |
17 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 17 | 68 |
83.7
|
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay... |
18 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.45 | 18 | 71 |
83.7
|
Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst. Quicker than Castell is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage... |
19 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 19 | 72 |
83.6
|
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... |
20 |
|
6-3
194lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 20 | 83 |
83.1
|
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has... |
21 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 21 | 88 |
82.6
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
22 |
|
6-1
201lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 22 | 89 |
82.6
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up... |
23 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 25 | 102 |
81.5
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
24 |
|
6-2
219lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
219lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 29 | 111 |
81.3
|
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends... |