Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 |
|
6-1
194lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 44 | 154.4 |
81.4
|
Jackson has the physical profile to play outside corner in the NFL. The length, the speed, and the willingness to get physical at the... |
32 |
|
6-1
193lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 43 | 152.8 |
82.7
|
Demmings has the frame and movement skills to compete for a role as a boundary corner, and his best fit is a scheme that lets him... |
31 |
|
6-1
211lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
211lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 45 | 161.8 |
83.2
|
Thomas' combination of size, instincts, and ball skills checks boxes that defensive coordinators desperately need when constructing their... |
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... |
24 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.41
|
S |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 26 | 86.5 |
84.6
|
Clark's value at the next level ties directly to his coverage versatility and ball production. Fifteen interceptions in four seasons is... |
23 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 25 | 85.9 |
84.6
|
The defense that gets the most out of Kilgore is one that asks its safeties to play physical in the box while handling nickel duties on... |
18 |
|
6-1
196lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
196lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 29 | 95.6 |
84.8
|
Everette's best football at the next level will come in a zone-heavy scheme. Cover 3 and quarters concepts let him use that press... |
15 |
|
6-1
190lbs
4.33
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-1 | 4.33 | 16 | 62.1 |
84.8
|
Stukes is not going to be the guy you line up on the boundary in press-man and ask to mirror Amon-Ra St. Brown on a five-yard option... |
4 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 3 | 15.2 |
87.7
|
McCoy belongs in the conversation as one of the most complete corners in this class, and the Pro Day removed the last real caveat attached... |
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... |
95 |
|
6-0
194lbs
4.27
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-0 | 4.27 | 72 | 290.2 |
60.8
|
He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to... |
92 |
|
6-0
192lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 108 | 468 |
63.0
|
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... |