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
87

CB
Quavian
White

5-8 187lbs 4.50
CB
Georgia State   Mascot
Georgia State Mascot
187lbs 5-8 4.50 93 395
50.3
Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the...
80

S
Rashad
Wisdom

5-9 210lbs 4.55
S
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
210lbs 5-9 4.55 103 417
60.0
Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness...
8

CB
Mike
Sainristil

5-9 182lbs 4.47
CB
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
182lbs 5-9 4.47 15 63.8
86.1
Mike Sainristil's journey from offense to defense showcases his adaptability and high football IQ, making him an intriguing prospect for...
49

CB
Daequan
Hardy

5-9 179lbs 4.38
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
179lbs 5-9 4.38 60 251.3
77.0
Fast and agile, Hardy sticks to receivers and closes on the ball. Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with 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...
35

CB
Chau
Smith-Wade

5-10 184lbs 4.54
CB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
184lbs 5-10 4.54 42 145.2
80.2
Chau Smith-Wade enters the NFL Draft as a nuanced corner with a toolkit that screams versatility and high football IQ. His tape at...
27

S
Malik
Mustapha

5-10 209lbs 4.50
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
209lbs 5-10 4.50 35 115
82.3
Malik Mustapha's presence on the field is unmistakable, showcasing a hard-hitting, aggressive style that is tailor-made for the physical...
25

CB
Jarvis
Brownlee Jr....

5-10 194lbs 4.48
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
194lbs 5-10 4.48 31 97.2
83.0
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. enters the draft with the tape of a scrappy, instinctual nickel corner whose motor and physicality at the line scream...
9

S
Javon
Bullard

5-10 198lbs 4.47
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
198lbs 5-10 4.47 13 57.8
86.0
Javon Bullard's path to the NFL Draft showcases a blend of athleticism, intelligence, and versatility that few prospects can match. Despite...
94

CB
Chandler
Jones

5-10 186lbs 4.43
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
186lbs 5-10 4.43 104 422
45.2
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close...
77

S
Tre'Vez
Johnson

5-10 195lbs 4.42
S
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
195lbs 5-10 4.42 95 401
62.4
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with...
67

CB
A.J.
Woods

5-10 186lbs 4.42
CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
186lbs 5-10 4.42 77 312.3
74.3
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Woods has good size and is a...

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.