Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/01/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
109

S
Reed
Blankenship

6-1 196lbs 4.62
S
Middle Tennessee   Mascot
Middle Tennessee Mascot
196lbs 6-1 4.62 85 395
60.0
Is a bit of a cornerback-safety teener with only average size, speed, and length, but gets the most out of his ability and works hard to...
110

CB
Corey
Straughter

5-10 183lbs 4.55
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
183lbs 5-10 4.55 260
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Alert...
111

S
Marcus
Murphy

6-1 200lbs
S
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
200lbs 6-1 231
53.0
112

S
Davondre
Robinson

6-0 198lbs 4.63
S
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.63 250
53.0
Strong enough to redirect receivers at the line and camouflage his average speed. Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger...
113

S
Khalil
Ladler

5-11 192lbs 4.55
S
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
192lbs 5-11 4.55 261
53.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to...
114

CB
Josh
Caldwell

6-0 170lbs 4.62
CB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
170lbs 6-0 4.62 263
53.0
Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes. Understands what's coming and has good ball skills. Trusts his eyes with very good...
115

CB
Brenton
Nelson

5-11 180lbs 4.55
CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.55 241
53.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
116

CB
Marlin
Brooks

5-10 170lbs 4.45
CB
Ohio   Mascot
Ohio Mascot
170lbs 5-10 4.45 239
53.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Alert defender for zone coverage,...
117

S
Shawn
Shamburger

5-11 190lbs 4.54
S
UT Martin   Mascot
UT Martin Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.54 229
53.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to...
118

S
Brady
Breeze

6-0 198lbs 4.62
S
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.62 144 542.3
53.0
Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness. Strong enough to redirect...
119

CB
Mark
Gilbert

6-0 175lbs 4.47
CB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.47 172 751.5
53.0
Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with...
120

S
Travis
Whillock

6-1 200lbs 4.72
S
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.72 240
52.0
Takes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A strong, aggressive tackler and doesn't back down against the run. A tough, fearless athlete...

2021 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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2021 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.