Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 42 | 144.3 |
84.9
|
Taaffe is a coverage safety whose processing speed and instincts in zone are well ahead of where most college defensive backs operate.... |
13 |
|
5-11
193lbs
4.33
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 5-11 | 4.33 | 14 | 56.2 |
84.9
|
Scott's NFL path is clear: he is a nickel corner in a defense that wants its slot player to do more than just cover. The blitzing... |
12 |
|
6-0
215lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 12 | 53.2 |
85.2
|
Haulcy's tape is the tape of a zone coverage safety who understands spacing. He sits between route concepts, processes the quarterback's... |
11 |
|
5-9
182lbs
4.36
|
CB |
|
182lbs | 5-9 | 4.36 | 10 | 48.4 |
85.3
|
The Combine changed the calculus on Ponds. Before Indianapolis, the conversation centered on whether his tape could outweigh his tape... |
10 |
|
5-10
187lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 15 | 58.8 |
85.5
|
After watching Abney work through his junior tape, I came away convinced this is a player who will carve out a real career in the NFL,... |
9 |
|
6-4
201lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 8 | 41.2 |
85.8
|
The combine both helped and complicated things for McNeil-Warren. Measuring in at 6-4 rather than the previously listed 6-2 confirmed what... |
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... |
6 |
|
6-0
201lbs
4.35
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 4 | 26.3 |
86.7
|
Thieneman is the kind of safety who walks into a defensive meeting room on Day One and immediately earns his keep. The coverage grades... |
5 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.44
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.44 | 6 | 31.2 |
87.0
|
Hood's best football is played within ten yards of the line, where his press technique, jam strength, and diagnostic ability combine to... |
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... |
3 |
|
5-11
186lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 5 | 28.4 |
87.8
|
Terrell is a starting caliber NFL corner who should contribute from day one. His combination of elite ball skills, fluid athleticism, and... |