Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48 |
|
5-9
170lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 57 | 215 |
80.8
|
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as... |
80 |
|
5-9
180lbs
4.24
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-9 | 4.24 | 207 | 889 |
44.8
|
Pleasant 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... |
65 |
|
5-10
191lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 90 | 392 |
71.5
|
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when... |
38 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 38 | 156 |
82.3
|
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter.... |
6 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.41 | 6 | 27 |
87.8
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. He’s a willing and capable... |
40 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 42 | 177 |
81.9
|
|
10 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 10 | 51 |
85.9
|
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to... |
34 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 14 | 131 |
83.0
|
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and... |
35 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 35 | 134 |
82.9
|
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area... |
71 |
|
5-11
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 99 | 428 |
67.9
|
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel... |
18 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 18 | 78 |
84.2
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to... |
11 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 11 | 53 |
85.7
|
His ball skills are very good. Terrell tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions... |