Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 46 | 178.7 |
81.5
|
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area... |
38 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 45 | 176 |
81.3
|
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various... |
39 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 41 | 169.3 |
81.2
|
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s... |
40 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.45 | 42 | 172.5 |
81.2
|
Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst. Quicker than Castell is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage... |
41 |
|
6-3
194lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 44 | 173 |
81.2
|
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has... |
42 |
|
6-1
219lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
219lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 82 | 334.5 |
80.8
|
Robert Spears-Jennings is a hard-hitting safety who thrives when he can play downhill and attack. His best football showed up when... |
43 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 24 | 100.5 |
80.7
|
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay... |
44 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 49 | 188 |
80.5
|
|
45 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.41 | 37 | 155.7 |
80.1
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. He’s a willing and capable... |
46 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 38 | 158 |
80.0
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to... |
47 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 58 | 232 |
80.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
48 |
|
5-11
194lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 60 | 234 |
79.9
|
Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game. Washington has the quick feet and loose... |