Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 85 326.5
79.9
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary....
50

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 81 313
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
51

CB
Damari
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.63
CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.63 62 230
79.1
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come...
52

CB
King
Mack

5-10 206lbs 4.35
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
206lbs 5-10 4.35 57 195
79.0
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to...
53

S
Randon
Fontenette

6-2 214lbs 4.50
S
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
214lbs 6-2 4.50 65 233.5
79.0
Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him. Hard...
54

CB
Preston
Hodge

6-0 195lbs 4.53
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.53 97 380.3
79.0
55

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 106 431.5
78.0
56

CB
Dezz
Ricks

6-1 195lbs 4.38
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.38 79 297
77.0
57

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 59 202
76.0
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
58

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 111 448.5
74.4
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase...
59

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 93 362
74.0
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...
60

S
Malik
Spencer

6-1 200lbs 4.50
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.50 110 442
73.8
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.