Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 07/06/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
62

CB
Damari
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.63
CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.63 79 323
77.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come...
74

S
Kendal
Daniels

6-4 235lbs 4.62
S
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.62 120 534.5
74.3
Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change...
58

S
Kamari
Wilson

6-0 205lbs 4.61
S
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.61 94 402
78.0
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety...
49

S
Javien
Toviano

6-1 201lbs 4.60
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.60 62 246.7
79.0
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up...
25

S
Bray
Hubbard

6-2 204lbs 4.60
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
204lbs 6-2 4.60 28 124
83.5
Hubbard reads quarterbacks like he used to be one, which makes sense. His zone coverage is outstanding - breaks on balls with perfect...
27

S
Ahmaad
Moses

5-10 192lbs 4.60
S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
192lbs 5-10 4.60 25 118
83.2
Moses enters the draft as a coverage-first safety whose instincts and ball skills mask some physical limitations. His ability to...
28

S
Isaac
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.60
S
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.60 35 157
83.0
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free...
83

CB
Jaylin
Davies

6-0 180lbs 4.60
CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.60 129 585.5
71.4
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield...
20

S
Terry
Moore

6-1 200lbs 4.58
S
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.58 15 81.5
83.7
Moore's ability to read quarterbacks and anticipate routes creates opportunities for impact plays in coverage, but that same reliance on...
59

S
Dasan
McCullough

6-5 223lbs 4.58
S
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
223lbs 6-5 4.58 97 411
78.0
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and...
63

S
Duce
Chestnut

6-0 200lbs 4.56
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56 119 533
77.0
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route...
50

S
TJ
Metcalf

6-1 200lbs 4.55
S
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.55 66 271
78.9
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match....

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.
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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.