2027 NFL Draft Defensive Back Rankings - 85-96
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Defensive Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 |
|
5-10
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 5-10 | 4.50 | 68 | 310.5 |
74.0
|
Williams is a smart, physical corner who has returned from a torn ACL to start for USC. He keeps receivers in front of him, tackles well... |
62 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 74 | 341.5 |
78.0
|
Fontenette is a 220-pound STAR defender listed at corner who plays more like a box safety or nickel linebacker, and his calling cards are... |
49 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 41 | 173.7 |
79.9
|
Barnes is a rangy safety with good timed speed and a leading man coverage, a defender who played box and deep alignments for Clemson and... |
34 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 31 | 119.8 |
83.2
|
Shuler is an experienced, instinctive safety who has been a leader in Notre Dame's secondary for three seasons. He started all 16 games in... |
22 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 26 | 98.8 |
84.6
|
Mayo's story is one of the best in this class. He started his career at Division II Virginia Union, moved up to the FCS at Stephen F.... |
6 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 6 | 28.5 |
86.3
|
Johnson burst onto the scene in 2025, pairing ball-hawking instincts that produced four interceptions with one of the cleanest tackling... |
110 |
|
6-3
200lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-3 | 4.51 | 146 | 694 |
63.6
|
Jackson is a versatile, aggressive defensive back who has carved out a role at TCU this season. He has made big plays, with a forced... |
94 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 130 | 627.5 |
67.4
|
Johnson has been a fixture in TCU's secondary, starting three straight seasons. He is a strong tackler near the line, as his 12 tackles... |
90 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 95 | 451.5 |
67.9
|
Oden is an athletic safety with good speed and ball skills from his days as a receiver. He showed his potential with an interception... |
86 |
|
5-10
190lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
190lbs | 5-10 | 4.51 | 82 | 395 |
69.0
|
Brown is a productive, experienced safety who has started for Minnesota for three seasons. He is a willing tackler, with nine stops at... |
77 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.51 | 92 | 449.5 |
72.6
|
Jones is a rangy, instinctive safety who was one of the best ball hawks in the country in 2025. He reads quarterbacks well and has good... |
75 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 104 | 474 |
73.4
|
Few ACC defenders have made more plays on the ball than Beasley this season. He reads quarterbacks well, closes quickly on the ball and has... |