Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/06/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

S
Dasan
McCullough

6-5 223lbs 4.58
S
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
223lbs 6-5 4.58 90 375
78.0
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and...
77

S
Kendal
Daniels

6-4 235lbs 4.62
S
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.62 109 517
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...
20

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 14 78.6
83.7
Tacario Davis showcases elite traits that make him a standout prospect. His length and physicality at the line of scrimmage disrupt...
14

S
Sonny
Styles

6-4 235lbs 4.48
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.48 13 78
84.7
Styles projects as a versatile chess piece in an NFL defense, capable of playing multiple roles depending on the scheme and situation....
97

CB
Emmanuel
Karnley

6-3 184lbs 4.55
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
184lbs 6-3 4.55 142 631
62.3
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Instincts are outstanding, and...
22

CB
Will
Lee III

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 18 92.5
83.7
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and...
41

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 45 176.7
81.2
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has...
28

DB
Bryce
Boettcher

6-2 225lbs 4.70
DB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
225lbs 6-2 4.70 27 111
83.3
65

CB
Damari
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.63
CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.63 75 284
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...
24

S
Bray
Hubbard

6-2 204lbs 4.60
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
204lbs 6-2 4.60 16 82.5
83.5
51

CB
Jacobe
Johnson

6-2 200lbs 4.52
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.52 55 208.7
79.0
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s...
69

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 86 361
75.4
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...

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.