Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/01/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
17

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 38 131.3
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...
16

CB
Domani
Jackson

6-1 197lbs 4.28
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
197lbs 6-1 4.28 21 91.5
83.1
Domani Jackson enters the NFL draft as a tantalizing prospect with immense upside. His elite athleticism and physical tools make him an...
15

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 19 89.3
83.2
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
14

S
Sonny
Styles

6-4 235lbs 4.48
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.48 10 67
83.2
Styles projects as a versatile chess piece in an NFL defense, capable of playing multiple roles depending on the scheme and situation....
13

S
Samuel
Omosigho

6-2 236lbs 4.44
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.44 18 89
83.5
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a...
12

S
Keon
Sabb

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 9 64.2
83.5
Sabb projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute early in sub-packages and special teams while developing into a...
11

CB
Jacobe
Johnson

6-2 200lbs 4.52
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.52 39 132.7
83.6
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s...
10

S
Isaac
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.60
S
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.60 30 113.5
83.7
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free...
9

S
Jordan
Castell

6-2 210lbs 4.45
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.45 16 86.5
83.7
Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst. Quicker than Castell is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage...
8

CB
Josh
Moten

6-1 164lbs 4.43
CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
164lbs 6-1 4.43 13 77.5
83.8
7

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 28 104.5
83.9
A promising safety prospect with the tools to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. Ramsey's tackling prowess and...
6

CB
A.J.
Harris

6-1 191lbs 4.45
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
191lbs 6-1 4.45 5 29
85.2

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.

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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.