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

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.

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
21	CB Khyree Jackson	6-4 194lbs 4.50	CB	194lbs	6-4	4.50	25	87.2	84.3 MORE>>	Khyree Jackson's transition from a high-rated JUCO prospect to making his mark at Oregon demonstrates versatility and adaptability....
69	DB Isaiah Johnson	6-3 205lbs 4.64	DB	205lbs	6-3	4.64	79	313.5	74.4 MORE>>	He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing...
55	CB Ro Torrence	6-3 208lbs 4.50	CB	208lbs	6-3	4.50	65	278	76.0 MORE>>	Rashad Torrence II presents as a prospect with considerable upside due to his physical traits, but his transition to the NFL will require...
53	S Jaylon Carlies	6-3 227lbs 4.50	S	227lbs	6-3	4.50	59	249	77.0 MORE>>	Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Physical, sheds defenders and...
46	CB Ryan Watts	6-3 208lbs 4.53	CB	208lbs	6-3	4.53	55	234.3	78.4 MORE>>	Watts tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Tracks the ball well and has...
24	CB Cam Hart	6-3 202lbs 4.50	CB	202lbs	6-3	4.50	28	90	83.5 MORE>>	Cam Hart enters the NFL Draft with a skill set that offers both promise and some areas for improvement. On the upside, his physicality and...
91	CB Sevyn Banks	6-2 205lbs 4.41	CB	205lbs	6-2	4.41	99	411	68.8 MORE>>	Explodes out of his backpedal and has exceptional closing speed, showing excellent timing and the ball skills to come up with the...
79	S Cam'Ron Kelly	6-2 210lbs 4.55	S	210lbs	6-2	4.55	101	413	73.4 MORE>>	Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a...
73	CB Shyheim Battle	6-2 195lbs 4.53	CB	195lbs	6-2	4.53	86	359	74.0 MORE>>	Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Battle has the quick and surprisingly powerful...
64	S Jontrey Hunter	6-2 236lbs 4.70	S	236lbs	6-2	4.70	74	302	75.0 MORE>>	Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up...
48	S Tyler Owens	6-2 216lbs 4.30	S	216lbs	6-2	4.30	57	244.2	78.0 MORE>>	At nearly 6-foot-3 and weighing 216 pounds, Tyler Owens, the safety from Texas Tech, showcased his explosive athleticism at the combine...
42	S Josh Proctor	6-2 199lbs 4.55	S	199lbs	6-2	4.55	51	204	79.5 MORE>>	Josh Proctor exhibits the traits of a classic box safety with his hard-hitting style and ability to disrupt the run game. His skill...

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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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.