Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/10/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

Corners Only
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# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Toledo Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Emmanuel
 McNeil-Warre...

6-4 201lbs 4.52
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201lbs 6-4 4.52 8 41.2
85.8
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 The combine both helped and complicated things for McNeil-Warren. Measuring in at 6-4 rather than the previously listed 6-2 confirmed what...
83
Kendal Daniels Oklahoma Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

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Kendal
 Daniels

6-5 242lbs 4.76
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242lbs 6-5 4.76 68 284.8
73.4
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 Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change...

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.