Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.38 | 39 | 138.5 |
81.4
|
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and... |
38 |
|
6-2
219lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
219lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 16 | 87.4 |
81.3
|
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends... |
39 |
|
6-3
190lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 32 | 123 |
81.2
|
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and... |
40 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 63 | 231 |
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... |
41 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 55 | 191 |
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.... |
42 |
|
6-1
189lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 54 | 187 |
81.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
43 |
|
5-9
170lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 30 | 118.5 |
80.8
|
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as... |
44 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 105 | 428 |
80.8
|
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route... |
45 |
|
6-5
223lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
223lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 82 | 318.5 |
80.7
|
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and... |
46 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.30 | 114 | 460 |
80.4
|
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and... |
47 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 60 | 210 |
80.2
|
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... |
48 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.61
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.61 | 87 | 333 |
80.2
|
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety... |