Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
|
5-9
170lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 10 | 65 |
84.5
|
Ponds has that rare combination of instincts and athleticism that translates seamlessly to Sundays. His ability to consistently make... |
90 |
|
5-9
180lbs
4.24
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-9 | 4.24 | 78 | 316.7 |
67.0
|
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... |
29 |
|
5-10
192lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
192lbs | 5-10 | 4.60 | 29 | 115.5 |
83.2
|
|
79 |
|
5-10
191lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 121 | 574.5 |
74.1
|
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when... |
16 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 22 | 100 |
84.0
|
Wilson's zone coverage instincts and ball production translate immediately to NFL packages designed around creating turnovers, though his... |
9 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 7 | 54.3 |
85.7
|
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter.... |
44 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.41 | 38 | 159.3 |
80.1
|
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... |
43 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 80 | 345 |
80.5
|
|
56 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 56 | 220.3 |
78.0
|
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... |
51 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 110 | 518 |
79.0
|
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... |
36 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 48 | 182.7 |
81.5
|
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area... |
82 |
|
5-11
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 117 | 559.5 |
74.0
|
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel... |