Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 1 | 4 |
93.3
|
Watching Downs operate on film reminds me of a young Troy Polamalu with Ed Reed's processing speed – he simply sees things other... |
2 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.47 | 6 | 36.8 |
87.9
|
Muhammad brings immediate value as a defender who can contribute in multiple packages from day one. What jumps off the tape is his natural... |
3 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 2 | 17 |
87.7
|
McCoy brings scheme versatility that allows him to excel in multiple systems, though he'll particularly shine in defenses emphasizing... |
4 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 3 | 21.2 |
87.3
|
Terrell thrives in a defense that lets corners challenge receivers at the line and trusts them to recover if beaten. His fluid hips and... |
5 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.35
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 4 | 24 |
87.2
|
Thieneman has legitimate first-round talent with the leadership qualities and versatile skill set defensive backfields covet. His... |
6 |
|
6-1
191lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 5 | 32 |
87.1
|
Harris has true CB1 potential written all over his game. His blend of size, physicality, and fluid athleticism makes him scheme-versatile,... |
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 64 | 261.3 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
8 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 7 | 62.5 |
85.9
|
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent.... |
9 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 9 | 67 |
85.7
|
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter.... |
10 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 21 | 100 |
85.5
|
Clark– a true ballhawk with natural instincts that can't be taught. Those 11 career interceptions weren't accidents; they were calculated... |
11 |
|
6-2
219lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
219lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 11 | 68 |
85.1
|
With Kilgore you're watching a defensive back whose run support jumps off the screen while his coverage skills remain a work in progress.... |
12 |
|
6-1
187lbs
4.44
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 12 | 72 |
85.0
|
When the tape stops rolling on Mansoor Delane, you're left with a study in contrasts. The instincts leap off the screen – he processes... |