Defensive Back Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King (4) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Jacob Copeland (2) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 30-0.  Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kalen King (4) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Jacob Copeland (2) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Maryland 30-0. Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

DEFENSIVE BACK RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

The 2024 defensive back class is led by Kool-Aid McKinstry from Alabama. He's a hugely talented corner prospect with prototypical size, he also combines elite technique, speed, and agility, and is able to mirror receivers deep. He made first-team All-SEC in 2022, and assuming continues to develop could be a top-five selection.

Denzel Burke of Ohio State, a former four-star recruit, showed promise with a 58.3 QB rating when targeted in his freshman year. Despite some regression in 2022, Burke's explosive athleticism, flexibility, and physicality still make him an exciting cover man prospect, with some room for refinement.

Javon Bullard from Georgia brings versatility and an aggressive mentality to the table. As an active nickel defender in 2022, he showed agility, and obvious technical skills as he surrendered a QB rating of just 77.6

The top safety prospect is USC's Calen Bullock this former wide receiver stands 6’3” and weighs in at 180 pounds, he's got some elite athletic skills. His impressive man coverage skills and high energy make him a potential first-round prospect.
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Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
64

S
Jontrey
Hunter

6-2 236lbs 4.70
S
Georgia State   Mascot
Georgia State Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.70 74 302
74.8
Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up...
23

S
Kamren
Kinchens

5-11 203lbs 4.65
S
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
203lbs 5-11 4.65 17 69.9
83.7
Kamren Kinchens enters the draft with a reputation for exceptional athletic ability and a knack for game-changing plays. His athleticism is...
69

DB
Isaiah
Johnson

6-3 205lbs 4.64
DB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.64 79 313.5
74.2
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing...
37

S
Sione
Vaki

5-11 210lbs 4.62
S
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.62 49 196.6
80.1
Sione Vaki presents an intriguing case as a hybrid athlete capable of filling roles on both defense and special teams. His tape shows a...
40

CB
Kalen
King

5-11 191lbs 4.61
CB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
191lbs 5-11 4.61 34 111.1
79.7
Kalen King emerges as a savvy, scheme-diverse corner with the football IQ and competitive edge projected to make an immediate impact...
45

S
Evan
Williams

5-11 200lbs 4.60
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.60 52 214.3
77.8
Lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Legitimate NFL-caliber athlete. Fluid mover with decent speed and his...
62

S
Kenny
Logan Jr.

5-10 213lbs 4.60
S
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
213lbs 5-10 4.60 68 284.3
75.0
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Logan has solid ball skills. Aware in the red zone, stays on the back...
63

S
Jaylen
Key

6-1 208lbs 4.60
S
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
208lbs 6-1 4.60 73 299
74.8
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Very active pre-snap and shows...
7

S
Tyler
Nubin

6-1 199lbs 4.60
S
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
199lbs 6-1 4.60 9 45.2
86.8
Tyler Nubin is a promising safety prospect for the NFL, possessing a solid build and a physical playing style that make him effective...
74

CB
Sheridan
Jones

6-0 190lbs 4.60
CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.60 87 361
71.1
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Jones has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed,...
92

S
R.J.
Roderick

6-0 207lbs 4.60
S
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
207lbs 6-0 4.60 102 414
46.1
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected...
12

S
Jaden
Hicks

6-2 211lbs 4.59
S
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
211lbs 6-2 4.59 18 71.3
85.6
Jaden Hicks's versatility and football IQ stand out, allowing him to be deployed across various positions in the secondary. Hicks has...

2024 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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2024 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.