2027 NFL Draft Defensive Back Rankings - 85-96
LAST UPDATED: 11/02/2026
Player Rankings - Defensive Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 |
6-2
207lbs
4.59
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-2 | 4.59 | 96 | 452.5 |
69.4
|
Woodyard is a smart, reliable safety who has stepped into the starting lineup at Oregon. He is a sure tackler, with only two misses this... | |
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... | |
87 |
5-11
200lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 5-11 | 4.41 | 106 | 483.5 |
68.5
|
West is a fast, physical nickel who took over the slot job at Wisconsin this season. He tackles well against the run, with 17 stops, and he... | |
88 |
6-1
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 97 | 454 |
68.4
|
Metcalf is a versatile nickel safety who logged 718 snaps across slot and deep roles for Michigan, a willing run defender who reads route... | |
89 |
6-2
199lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
199lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 126 | 609.5 |
68.3
|
Williams is a long, fast safety whose 2025 was a reduced post-injury return, a defender with 74-inch length and good timed speed who snared... | |
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... | |
91 |
6-1
195lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 102 | 469 |
67.9
|
Lester is a former top recruit with good speed and length who has yet to win a starting job at Florida State. In limited snaps this season... | |
92 |
6-1
192lbs
4.49
|
S |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.49 | 89 | 445 |
67.7
|
Burnside has found a home at Memphis after an unsettled start at Mississippi State. He is a smooth outside receiver with big-play ability,... | |
93 |
6-0
196lbs
4.49
|
S |
|
196lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 91 | 448 |
67.6
|
Greco has seized a bigger role this season, becoming one of Missouri's top playmakers in the secondary. He reads the quarterback well and... | |
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... | |
95 |
6-1
190lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 66 | 307.5 |
67.2
|
Fegans arrived at Alabama as one of the most decorated cornerbacks in the country, a three-time state champion and Under Armour... | |
96 |
6-0
190lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 153 | 721 |
67.2
|
Kite is a zone-coverage corner with solid eyes and instincts, a full-season starter at Ole Miss who reads and drives on throws and held... |












