Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
39 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.32
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.32 | 63 | 270.8 |
81.0
|
Pride's best football came in his final season at Missouri, and the Combine backed up a lot of what the tape showed. The speed is real, the... |
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... |
51 |
|
5-10
183lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
183lbs | 5-10 | 4.39 | 98 | 378.3 |
78.7
|
Wilson's zone coverage instincts and ball production translate immediately to NFL packages designed around creating turnovers, though his... |
21 |
|
6-0
182lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
182lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 19 | 82.2 |
84.6
|
Muhammad's combine performance answered the one lingering question about his candidacy: how the athleticism would test in a controlled... |
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... |
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.... |
40 |
|
5-10
181lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 41 | 143.7 |
80.8
|
Canady's best football is going to be played in the slot. That much is clear after watching him at Oregon, where he thrived working... |
89 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.60 | 118 | 531 |
66.8
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield... |
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... |
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... |
30 |
|
6-1
179lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
179lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 38 | 135.7 |
83.2
|
Watch Masses play and the first thing that jumps out is how well he sees the field in zone. His eyes, his trigger, and his ability to read... |
96 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 121 | 553 |
60.6
|
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close... |