Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/21/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

S
Caleb
Downs

6-0 205lbs 4.45
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.45 1 4
93.3
Watching Downs operate on film reminds me of a young Troy Polamalu with Ed Reed's processing speed – he simply sees things other...
2

CB
Malik
Muhammad

6-0 190lbs 4.47
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.47 6 36.8
87.9
Muhammad brings immediate value as a defender who can contribute in multiple packages from day one. What jumps off the tape is his natural...
3

CB
Jermod
McCoy

6-0 193lbs 4.52
CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
193lbs 6-0 4.52 2 17
87.7
McCoy brings scheme versatility that allows him to excel in multiple systems, though he'll particularly shine in defenses emphasizing...
4

CB
Avieon
Terrell

5-11 180lbs 4.39
CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.39 3 21.2
87.3
Terrell thrives in a defense that lets corners challenge receivers at the line and trusts them to recover if beaten. His fluid hips and...
5

S
Dillon
Thieneman

6-0 207lbs 4.35
S
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
207lbs 6-0 4.35 4 24
87.2
Thieneman has legitimate first-round talent with the leadership qualities and versatile skill set defensive backfields covet. His...
6

CB
A.J.
Harris

6-1 191lbs 4.45
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
191lbs 6-1 4.45 5 32
87.1
Harris has true CB1 potential written all over his game. His blend of size, physicality, and fluid athleticism makes him scheme-versatile,...
7

S
Michael
Taaffe

6-0 195lbs 4.55
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.55 64 261.3
86.2
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition...
8

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 7 62.5
85.9
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent....
9

CB
Chandler
Rivers

5-10 180lbs 4.45
CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.45 9 67
85.7
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter....
10

S
Bud
Clark

6-2 185lbs 4.48
S
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.48 21 100
85.5
Clark– a true ballhawk with natural instincts that can't be taught. Those 11 career interceptions weren't accidents; they were calculated...
11

CB
Jalon
Kilgore

6-2 219lbs 4.48
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
219lbs 6-2 4.48 11 68
85.1
With Kilgore you're watching a defensive back whose run support jumps off the screen while his coverage skills remain a work in progress....
12

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 12 72
85.0
When the tape stops rolling on Mansoor Delane, you're left with a study in contrasts. The instincts leap off the screen – he processes...

2026 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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2026 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.