Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
|
5-9
170lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 30 | 118.5 |
80.8
|
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as... |
52 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 57 | 195 |
79.0
|
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to... |
5 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.35
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 4 | 24 |
85.6
|
Has the physical gifts to match any cornerback in this class, but has rough edges on the field. Has explosive movement skills and the... |
83 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.35 | 198 | 751 |
42.6
|
He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to... |
31 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 46 | 160.3 |
81.9
|
|
23 |
|
5-11
189lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 42 | 145.5 |
82.9
|
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading... |
37 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.38 | 39 | 138.5 |
81.4
|
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and... |
56 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 79 | 297 |
77.0
|
|
58 |
|
5-11
201lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
201lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 111 | 448.5 |
74.4
|
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase... |
50 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 81 | 313 |
79.4
|
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well... |
29 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 44 | 151.7 |
82.2
|
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various... |
4 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 3 | 22.4 |
85.7
|
His ball skills are very good. Terrell tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions... |