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
39

CB
Jyaire
Hill

6-2 185lbs 4.38
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.38 36 122.5
82.1
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and...
45

CB
D'Angelo
Ponds

5-9 170lbs 4.35
CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
170lbs 5-9 4.35 34 118.5
81.2
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as...
54

CB
King
Mack

5-10 206lbs 4.35
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
206lbs 5-10 4.35 59 201.7
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...
70

CB
Ceyair
Wright

6-0 180lbs 4.35
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.35 106 464.5
76.0
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
5

S
Dillon
Thieneman

6-0 207lbs 4.35
S
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
207lbs 6-0 4.35 4 23.4
87.4
Has the physical gifts to match any cornerback in this class, but has rough edges on the field. Has explosive movement skills and the...
84

CB
Lorenzo
Styles Jr.

6-1 195lbs 4.35
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.35 118 545.5
72.0
He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to...
15

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 13 80
85.5
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
35

CB
Davison
Igbinosun

6-2 193lbs 4.34
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.34 35 119.5
82.5
Igbinosun's elite athleticism and length project well to the NFL level. His versatility allows him to function in both man and zone...
71

CB
Avante
Dickerson

5-11 170lbs 4.34
CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
170lbs 5-11 4.34 108 480
76.0
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills....
48

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 107 465
80.3
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
40

CB
Elliot
Washington I...

5-11 194lbs 4.30
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
194lbs 5-11 4.30 49 167
82.1
Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game. Washington has the quick feet and loose...
37

CB
Kayin
Lee

5-11 181lbs 4.30
CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
181lbs 5-11 4.30 45 155
82.2
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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.