Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/08/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

Corners Only
Safeties Only
# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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Mansoor Delane LSU Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Mansoor
 Delane

6-0 187lbs 4.38
CB
KC Mascot
KC Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.38 2 9.3
89.0
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 Delane is one of the most instinctive cornerbacks in this class, and the Pro Day answered the one lingering question attached to his...
1
Caleb Downs Ohio State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Caleb
 Downs

6-0 206lbs 4.45
S
DAL Mascot
DAL Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.45 1 3.5
92.0
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 Downs plays the safety position the way it was designed to be played in the modern NFL: with versatility, intelligence, and an ability to...

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.