Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.53 | 91 | 336.8 |
73.0
|
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel... |
84 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.61
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.61 | 119 | 541.5 |
73.1
|
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when... |
82 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 115 | 509.5 |
73.7
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
81 |
|
5-11
200lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.57 | 112 | 488.5 |
74.0
|
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... |
78 |
|
5-11
196lbs
4.57
|
CB |
|
196lbs | 5-11 | 4.57 | 92 | 338.3 |
74.0
|
|
69 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.53 | 90 | 336.3 |
75.0
|
|
61 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 88 | 328.5 |
77.0
|
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... |
59 |
|
5-11
210lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
210lbs | 5-11 | 4.62 | 84 | 314 |
77.0
|
|
56 |
|
5-11
185lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 67 | 283.3 |
77.5
|
|
49 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 82 | 312.5 |
79.9
|
Austin's coverage work in zone was genuinely strong, and that kind of production in the ACC, where he was targeted consistently and still... |
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... |
33 |
|
5-11
191lbs
4.63
|
S |
|
191lbs | 5-11 | 4.63 | 57 | 241.2 |
82.1
|
Moore's tape at Indiana in 2025 is genuinely fun to watch. You see a safety who understands spacing, trusts his eyes, and makes plays... |