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...
53

S
Jaylon
Carlies

6-3 227lbs 4.50
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
227lbs 6-3 4.50 59 249
76.3
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Physical, sheds defenders and...
81

CB
Jamal
Hill

6-0 226lbs 4.46
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.46 105 428.5
57.4
He’ll have some limitations in man coverage, but Hill should develop into a serviceable starter. In the run game, he’s aggressive coming...
29

S
Kitan
Oladapo

6-2 216lbs 4.58
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.58 33 108.9
81.9
Kitan Oladapo projects as a day two pick with the potential to bring immediate upside as a box safety at the prol level. His run defense...
48

S
Tyler
Owens

6-2 216lbs 4.30
S
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
216lbs 6-2 4.30 57 244.2
77.3
At nearly 6-foot-3 and weighing 216 pounds, Tyler Owens, the safety from Texas Tech, showcased his explosive athleticism at the combine...
39

S
Dominique
Hampton

6-2 215lbs 4.51
S
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.51 48 180.2
80.0
Dominique Hampton enters the draft as a raw talent with significant upside, boasting the size and athleticism that NFL teams covet in a...
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...
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...
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...
68

S
Mark
Perry

6-0 211lbs 4.45
S
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
211lbs 6-0 4.45 80 314
74.2
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Great on route recognition and has click-and-close...
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...
79

S
Cam'Ron
Kelly

6-2 210lbs 4.55
S
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.55 101 413
60.6
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...

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.