Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
|
5-10
187lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 15 | 58.8 |
85.5
|
After watching Abney work through his junior tape, I came away convinced this is a player who will carve out a real career in the NFL,... |
1 |
|
6-0
206lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 1 | 3.5 |
92.0
|
Downs plays the safety position the way it was designed to be played in the modern NFL: with versatility, intelligence, and an ability to... |
41 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 54 | 207 |
80.2
|
Watch Dixon play and you'll see a corner who has earned everything he's gotten. His journey from overlooked recruit to All-Big Ten... |
30 |
|
6-1
179lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
179lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 38 | 135.7 |
83.2
|
Watch Masses play and the first thing that jumps out is how well he sees the field in zone. His eyes, his trigger, and his ability to read... |
40 |
|
5-10
181lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 41 | 143.7 |
80.8
|
Canady's best football is going to be played in the slot. That much is clear after watching him at Oregon, where he thrived working... |
16 |
|
6-0
202lbs
4.47
|
S |
|
202lbs | 6-0 | 4.47 | 17 | 71.3 |
84.8
|
Ramsey's 2025 tape requires careful context. Injuries across USC's secondary pushed him into the nickel for about half his starts, moving... |
79 |
|
6-2
189lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 97 | 376 |
74.0
|
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Has a nice blend of length, speed,... |
64 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 103 | 423.5 |
76.2
|
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... |
55 |
|
6-1
204lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
204lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 71 | 290 |
78.0
|
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... |
48 |
|
6-2
208lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
208lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 69 | 287.8 |
79.9
|
Nwankpa was a five-star recruit with the size, speed, and length you draw up for an NFL safety, and after four years of starting at Iowa,... |
46 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 62 | 261.3 |
79.9
|
Nwokobia is going to have to make a roster as a special teams contributor first, because the defensive tape alone is not going to get him... |
96 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 121 | 553 |
60.6
|
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... |