Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
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.... |
70 |
|
6-1
186lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 131 | 524 |
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... |
62 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 106 | 447 |
73.8
|
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of... |
27 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 33 | 120 |
82.6
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
42 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 66 | 239.5 |
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... |
43 |
|
6-1
189lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 56 | 190 |
81.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
65 |
|
6-1
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 124 | 504 |
73.0
|
McCutchin enters the draft as a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect in the defensive backfield. His prototypical length and multi-position... |
6 |
|
6-1
191lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 6 | 36.3 |
85.2
|
|
86 |
|
6-1
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 201 | 783.5 |
42.5
|
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Has... |
18 |
|
6-1
187lbs
4.44
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 11 | 74.5 |
83.0
|
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror... |
29 |
|
6-1
219lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
219lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 79 | 292 |
82.5
|
Robert Spears-Jennings is a hard-hitting safety who thrives when he can play downhill and attack. His best football showed up when... |
8 |
|
6-1
164lbs
4.43
|
CB |
|
164lbs | 6-1 | 4.43 | 14 | 83.3 |
83.8
|