Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 29 | 117 |
82.6
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
16 |
|
6-3
194lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 35 | 130 |
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... |
57 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 59 | 202 |
76.0
|
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s... |
59 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 93 | 362 |
74.0
|
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly... |
60 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 110 | 442 |
73.8
|
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of... |
68 |
|
6-1
186lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 139 | 518.5 |
69.6
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety... |
53 |
|
6-2
214lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
214lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 65 | 233.5 |
79.0
|
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... |
78 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 218 | 797 |
50.1
|
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. He’s tall-framed with... |
72 |
|
6-2
180lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-2 | 4.49 | 157 | 588.5 |
66.4
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Alert defender for zone... |
82 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 207 | 772.5 |
42.9
|
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close... |
47 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 60 | 210 |
80.2
|
He’ll line up in press at times, where Braxton has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely... |
40 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 63 | 231 |
81.1
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Aware zone cornerback who is also... |