Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.49 | 58 | 245.8 |
79.9
|
Fuller has prototypical size for a boundary corner, legitimate speed, and a brand of press-man physicality that NFL coaches drool over on... |
27 |
|
6-2
203lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.49 | 32 | 104.6 |
84.5
|
Neal's best football is going to come in a defense that plays a lot of zone. His zone coverage marks are noticeably stronger than his man... |
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... |
82 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 115 | 509.5 |
73.7
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
68 |
|
6-2
187lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 86 | 317.8 |
75.0
|
|
60 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 85 | 317 |
77.0
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
25 |
|
6-2
202lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
202lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 30 | 96.9 |
84.6
|
Smith's NFL value starts and ends with his coverage ability. His 2025 tape at free safety is the best version of him: sitting deep, reading... |
20 |
|
6-3
198lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 27 | 87.6 |
84.7
|
Moore's combination of length, coverage versatility, and run support gives a defensive coordinator real options. He fits best in a scheme... |
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.... |
80 |
|
6-1
191lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
191lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 110 | 482.5 |
74.0
|
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of... |
74 |
|
6-0
188lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 76 | 305.3 |
74.5
|
|
87 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 117 | 522 |
71.0
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety... |