Defensive Back Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/23/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
25

CB
Jarvis
Brownlee Jr....

5-10 194lbs 4.48
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
194lbs 5-10 4.48 31 97.2
83.0
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. enters the draft with the tape of a scrappy, instinctual nickel corner whose motor and physicality at the line scream...
26

CB
Jarrian
Jones

6-0 190lbs 4.38
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.38 37 116.8
82.7
Jarrian Jones enters the NFL Draft as a high-ceiling prospect whose tape reveals both tantalizing traits and areas ripe for refinement. On...
27

S
Malik
Mustapha

5-10 209lbs 4.50
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.50 35 115
82.3
Malik Mustapha's presence on the field is unmistakable, showcasing a hard-hitting, aggressive style that is tailor-made for the physical...
28

CB
Nehemiah
Pritchett

6-0 190lbs 4.36
CB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.36 36 116.8
82.1
Nehemiah Pritchett projects as a potential Day 2 selection, offering a tantalizing mix of length, fluidity, and coverage versatility that...
29

S
Kitan
Oladapo

6-2 216lbs 4.58
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.58 33 108.9
81.9
Kitan Oladapo projects as a day two pick with the potential to bring immediate upside as a box safety at the prol level. His run defense...
30

CB
Josh
Newton

5-11 190lbs 4.51
CB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.51 32 101.1
81.2
Josh Newton's tenure at both UL Monroe and TCU showcased a player who not only adapted to but thrived in a new defensive role after moving...
31

CB
Jaylin
Simpson

6-0 179lbs 4.45
CB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
179lbs 6-0 4.45 41 139.4
80.8
Jaylin Simpson emerges from Auburn as a highly versatile DB with significant upside. His transition from cornerback to safety has showcased...
32

S
Beau
Brade

6-0 203lbs 4.52
S
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.52 39 134.3
80.7
Beau Brade stands out as a plug-and-play defender ready to make waves in the NFL. His tape reveals a safety with high football IQ,...
33

CB
Myles
Harden

5-11 195lbs 4.50
CB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.50 47 172.5
80.6
Myles Harden enters the NFL Draft as a battle-tested corner with significant reps in zone coverage. His football IQ and ability to read the...
34

CB
Decamerion
Richardson

6-2 188lbs 4.34
CB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
188lbs 6-2 4.34 44 154
80.3
Decamerion Richardson stands out as a cornerback with impressive raw athleticism that could translate well at the NFL level. With elite...
35

CB
Chau
Smith-Wade

5-10 184lbs 4.54
CB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
184lbs 5-10 4.54 42 145.2
80.2
Chau Smith-Wade enters the NFL Draft as a nuanced corner with a toolkit that screams versatility and high football IQ. His tape at...
36

CB
Kamal
Hadden

6-1 196lbs 4.42
CB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
196lbs 6-1 4.42 45 161.4
80.2
Kamal Hadden showcases the physical tools and coverage skills desired in an NFL cornerback, particularly effective in press-man...

2024 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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2024 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.