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
95

CB
Armani
Chatman

6-0 205lbs 4.58
CB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.58 113 479.5
30.0
He’s excellent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills...
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...
93

S
Marcus
Hooker

5-11 200lbs 4.53
S
Youngstown State   Mascot
Youngstown State Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.53 117 496
45.4
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
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...
91

CB
Sevyn
Banks

6-2 205lbs 4.41
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.41 99 411
46.8
Explodes out of his backpedal and has exceptional closing speed, showing excellent timing and the ball skills to come up with the...
90

S
Steve
Stephens IV

6-0 205lbs 4.48
S
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 98 409
47.2
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very...
89

S
Xavier
Henderson

6-1 210lbs 4.46
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.46 97 408
47.4
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Henderson also does a nice job breaking down...
88

CB
A.J.
Hampton Jr.

6-0 175lbs 4.46
CB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.46 111 463.5
50.0
His ball skills are very good. Hampton tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions...
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...
86

CB
Al
Blades Jr.

6-1 195lbs 4.43
CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.43 108 444.5
54.0
Very good athleticism and flexibility. Has plus speed for the position and a second gear with good recovery speed to make up for missed...
85

S
Ja'Qurious
Conley

6-1 215lbs 4.49
S
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.49 90 377
54.2
Patient and flexible in his drops and looks natural in space. Aggressive with an active playing style to work through the action - doesn't...
84

CB
BJ
Mayes

6-1 185lbs 4.58
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.58 89 370
56.3
Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Mayes can move well laterally and shows...

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.