Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
50

S
Kamari
Wilson

6-0 205lbs 4.61
S
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.61 90 339.5
80.2
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety...
10

S
Isaac
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.60
S
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.60 30 107
83.7
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free...
22

S
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 103 436
83.0
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and...
79

S
Key
Lawrence

6-0 205lbs 4.51
S
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.51 182 729.5
54.4
Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down. He’s tall-framed with...
57

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 104 437.5
78.0
1

S
Caleb
Downs

6-0 205lbs 4.45
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.45 1 3.8
90.6
Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when he's not directly involved. Knows how to use his height and vertical leap. Reads...
32

S
Joenel
Aguero

5-11 205lbs 4.44
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.44 38 132
82.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to...
7

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 15 84.5
83.9
A promising safety prospect with the tools to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. Ramsey's tackling prowess and...
28

S
Javien
Toviano

6-1 201lbs 4.60
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.60 44 149.3
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...
60

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 107 452.5
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...
46

S
Duce
Chestnut

6-0 200lbs 4.56
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56 102 433.5
80.8
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route...
44

S
TJ
Metcalf

6-1 200lbs 4.55
S
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.55 58 194
81.0
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match....

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.