Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 105 | 441 |
75.0
|
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well... |
72 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.58
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 101 | 411 |
75.0
|
|
71 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 94 | 350 |
75.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
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... |
54 |
|
6-0
220lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 51 | 197 |
78.0
|
Smith's film tells the story of a defender who belongs in the box but has just enough coverage skills to handle himself when... |
52 |
|
6-0
185lbs
4.71
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-0 | 4.71 | 66 | 278.5 |
78.6
|
Moten's path to an NFL roster runs through one thing: can he find the football at the next level the way he did in the Sun Belt? The... |
37 |
|
6-0
199lbs
4.70
|
S |
|
199lbs | 6-0 | 4.70 | 59 | 247.7 |
81.1
|
Stroman is a safety who makes his money within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. He thrives when he can read, react, and attack... |
21 |
|
6-0
182lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
182lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 19 | 82.2 |
84.6
|
Muhammad's combine performance answered the one lingering question about his candidacy: how the athleticism would test in a controlled... |
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... |
14 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 42 | 144.3 |
84.9
|
Taaffe is a coverage safety whose processing speed and instincts in zone are well ahead of where most college defensive backs operate.... |
12 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 12 | 53.2 |
85.2
|
Haulcy's tape is the tape of a zone coverage safety who understands spacing. He sits between route concepts, processes the quarterback's... |
8 |
|
6-0
189lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 9 | 42.9 |
86.0
|
When you watch his tape you quickly notice first-round talent especially when you watch Cisse operate in man coverage situations. He's got... |