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
27

S
Robert
Spears-Jenni...

6-1 219lbs 4.44
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
219lbs 6-1 4.44 76 286.5
82.5
Robert Spears-Jennings is a hard-hitting safety who thrives when he can play downhill and attack. His best football showed up when...
26

S
Javien
Toviano

6-1 201lbs 4.60
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.60 41 144
82.6
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up...
25

CB
Ethan
O'Connor

6-1 172lbs 4.50
CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
172lbs 6-1 4.50 29 117
82.6
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing...
24

CB
Xavier
Scott

5-11 190lbs 4.52
CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.52 43 149.7
82.9
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area...
23

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 42 145.5
82.9
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
22

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 11 75.2
82.9
Tacario Davis showcases elite traits that make him a standout prospect. His length and physicality at the line of scrimmage disrupt...
21

S
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 107 432.5
83.0
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and...
20

S
Michael
Taaffe

6-0 195lbs 4.55
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.55 74 271.3
83.0
The tape shows a defensive back with plus zone instincts and mirror ability in underneath coverage. Natural feel for space manipulation...
19

CB
Antonio
Kite

6-0 175lbs 4.48
CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.48 23 94.5
83.0
18

S
Rod
Moore

6-0 198lbs 4.40
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.40 14 81.5
83.0
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of...
17

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 10 71.5
83.0
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror...
16

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 35 130
83.1
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has...

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.
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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.