Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
38 |
|
5-11
192lbs
4.41
|
S |
|
192lbs | 5-11 | 4.41 | 60 | 248.6 |
81.1
|
The way I see it, Johnson's tape from 2025 tells the story of a player whose coverage instincts finally caught up to his run-support... |
34 |
|
6-1
194lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 44 | 154.4 |
81.4
|
Jackson has the physical profile to play outside corner in the NFL. The length, the speed, and the willingness to get physical at the... |
32 |
|
6-1
193lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 43 | 152.8 |
82.7
|
Demmings has the frame and movement skills to compete for a role as a boundary corner, and his best fit is a scheme that lets him... |
26 |
|
6-4
194lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-4 | 4.41 | 34 | 109.1 |
84.6
|
The Combine changed things for Tacario Davis, and it would be dishonest to pretend otherwise. A 6'4" corner running 4.41 at 194 pounds with... |
24 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.41
|
S |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 26 | 86.5 |
84.6
|
Clark's value at the next level ties directly to his coverage versatility and ball production. Fifteen interceptions in four seasons is... |
65 |
|
6-1
225lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 89 | 330 |
76.0
|
|
36 |
|
6-3
206lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-3 | 4.40 | 40 | 136.6 |
81.1
|
Payne's calling card at the next level will be his coverage ability paired with that rare size-speed combination. At 6'3" and 208... |
23 |
|
6-1
210lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 25 | 85.9 |
84.6
|
The defense that gets the most out of Kilgore is one that asks its safeties to play physical in the box while handling nickel duties on... |
22 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.40 | 23 | 83.6 |
84.6
|
Rivers fits best as an inside cornerback at the next level. His frame and arm length will make it tough to hold up consistently on the... |
8 |
|
6-0
189lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 9 | 42.9 |
86.0
|
When you watch his tape you quickly notice first-round talent especially when you watch Cisse operate in man coverage situations. He's got... |
7 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 7 | 40.5 |
86.3
|
The combine changed the conversation around Chris Johnson in a meaningful way. Before Indianapolis, you were looking at a corner with elite... |
4 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 3 | 15.2 |
87.7
|
McCoy belongs in the conversation as one of the most complete corners in this class, and the Pro Day removed the last real caveat attached... |