Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

SHARE:
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
43

CB
Ja'Keem
Jackson

6-1 189lbs 4.45
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.45 56 190
81.0
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
24

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 45 150
82.9
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
64

CB
Christian
Gray

6-0 187lbs 4.45
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.45 70 258.7
73.0
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Gray has solid ball skills. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
18

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 11 74.5
83.0
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror...
51

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 88 334.5
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....
70

CB
Nyland
Green

6-1 186lbs 4.50
CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.50 131 524
69.6
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety...
83

S
David
Daniel-Sisav...

6-2 185lbs 4.46
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.46 193 763
43.7
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. His ball skills are very good. Daniel-Sisavanh tracks the...
86

CB
JK
Johnson

6-1 185lbs 4.45
CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.45 201 783.5
42.5
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Has...
73

CB
Tyreek
Chappell

5-11 185lbs 4.45
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
185lbs 5-11 4.45 143 564
67.9
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel...
36

CB
Smith
Snowden

5-10 185lbs 4.41
CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.41 39 135.7
81.5
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. He’s a willing and capable...
39

CB
Jyaire
Hill

6-2 185lbs 4.38
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.38 36 124
81.4
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and...
33

CB
Ricardo
Hallman

5-10 185lbs 4.38
CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.38 50 166.3
81.9

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.

For a much improved viewing experience (with more players) please view on a larger screen.

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.