Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97 |
|
6-3
184lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
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... |
96 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 139 | 626 |
63.0
|
Has the length and speed to emerge as a starter two or three years down the line. Long-armed press corner with size, athleticism and ball... |
95 |
|
6-1
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 134 | 608.5 |
65.3
|
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Has... |
94 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 132 | 605.5 |
65.7
|
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close... |
93 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.35 | 122 | 581 |
66.0
|
He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to... |
92 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.46
|
S |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.46 | 128 | 595.5 |
66.9
|
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. His ball skills are very good. Daniel-Sisavanh tracks the... |
91 |
|
5-9
180lbs
4.24
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-9 | 4.24 | 79 | 313 |
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... |
90 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 147 | 645.5 |
67.1
|
Physical run supporter in the Antoine Winfield mold with short-area explosiveness to leave his mark on ballcarriers. Tate has good size... |
89 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 151 | 658 |
69.0
|
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. He’s tall-framed with... |
88 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 146 | 644 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
87 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 138 | 624 |
70.4
|
Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down. He’s tall-framed with... |
86 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 119 | 569 |
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... |