Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 |
|
6-1
164lbs
4.43
|
CB |
|
164lbs | 6-1 | 4.43 | 20 | 84 |
83.8
|
|
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... |
69 |
|
5-11
170lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-11 | 4.34 | 95 | 420 |
69.0
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
37 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 36 | 148 |
82.6
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
82 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 213 | 920 |
42.9
|
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... |
66 |
|
6-2
175lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 91 | 397 |
71.0
|
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Has a nice blend of length, speed,... |
31 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 33 | 128 |
83.0
|
|
86 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 220 | 971 |
37.3
|
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Calhoun would have had bigger interception numbers in... |
76 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 165 | 722 |
54.9
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield... |
72 |
|
6-2
180lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-2 | 4.49 | 100 | 437 |
66.4
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Alert defender for zone... |
62 |
|
6-1
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 87 | 379 |
73.0
|
McCutchin enters the draft as a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect in the defensive backfield. His prototypical length and multi-position... |
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.... |