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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
6-0
194lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-0 | 4.34 | 8 | 42.3 |
85.4
|
Brown is a fast, physical corner whose ball skills have produced big plays since his first season. He has rare speed, sealed a win over... | |
122 |
6-2
193lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
193lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 155 | 730.5 |
60.0
|
Hartford is a long, developmental safety whose 2025 was almost entirely lost to injury, a top-70 recruit with 75-inch length and good timed... | |
54 |
6-1
193lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 56 | 267 |
79.0
|
Ricks is a five-star athlete with rare timed speed and 73-inch length, the kind of boundary cover tools NFL defenses chase, and he broke up... | |
10 |
6-0
193lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 10 | 55.1 |
84.8
|
Swain is a twitchy, aggressive defensive back and one of the most dangerous punt returners in the country. He has scored five times on... | |
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,... | |
84 |
6-0
191lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 87 | 433 |
69.4
|
Morgan is a physical, versatile defensive back who has become Alabama's starting nickel. He is an aggressive tackler and has made big... | |
123 |
5-11
190lbs
4.30
|
S |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 170 | 836.5 |
59.5
|
Brown is a fast, versatile defensive back who has moved into USC's lineup in his sixth season. He has two interceptions and has played... | |
115 |
5-11
190lbs
4.29
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.29 | 160 | 767 |
61.3
|
Williams is an instinctive, technically sound corner with ball skills and leadership who was among Oklahoma's best when healthy and... | |
109 |
6-2
190lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.41 | 109 | 506 |
63.7
|
Howard is a fast cornerback with a track background who was a top-120 national recruit. He made a play on the ball against Kent State in... | |
105 |
6-0
190lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 150 | 716 |
65.5
|
Strader is a ball-hawking cornerback who has been among the top playmakers in the ACC this fall. He has three interceptions and a long... | |
103 |
6-2
190lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 103 | 469.5 |
65.8
|
Grant is a long, fast cover man who was the top recruit in his state. He is a sprinter by trade and started three games as a freshman at... | |
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... |












