Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
91 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.76
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.76 | 127 | 579.5 |
65.0
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
77 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 80 | 311.7 |
74.0
|
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the... |
76 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.64
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.64 | 100 | 405.5 |
74.2
|
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong... |
75 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 116 | 513.5 |
74.5
|
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... |
74 |
|
6-0
188lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 76 | 305.3 |
74.5
|
|
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... |