Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/09/2022

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
79

S
Dwayne
Johnson Jr.

6-1 207lbs 4.63
S
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
207lbs 6-1 4.63 139 526.5
58.0
Does a nice job using his eyes to read and react quickly. Smart, disciplined defender who makes plays on the ball and contesting...
65

S
Scottie
Young

5-10 207lbs 4.62
S
West Virginia   Mascot
West Virginia Mascot
207lbs 5-10 4.62
60.0
Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions. Strong hands to make plays on...
3

CB
Caleb
Farley

6-2 207lbs 4.40
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
207lbs 6-2 4.40 2 11.7
90.0
The former Virginia Tech cornerback sat out the 2020 season and so we need to look back to 2019 to get an idea as to his potential. Likely...
25

S
Caden
Sterns

6-1 207lbs 4.40
S
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
207lbs 6-1 4.40 25 121.6
71.0
Good speed in pursuit with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier. Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to...
64

S
Devon
Key

6-0 208lbs 4.61
S
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
208lbs 6-0 4.61 170 738
61.0
Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with...
46

S
Aashari
Crosswell

6-0 208lbs 4.45
S
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
208lbs 6-0 4.45 87 320.6
64.0
Shows good awareness, following the eyes of the quarterback and breaking on the ball with excellent quickness and aggression. Has good...
125

S
Christian
Uphoff

6-3 209lbs 4.50
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
209lbs 6-3 4.50 60 234.5
40.0
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...
12

S
Andre
Cisco

6-0 209lbs 4.43
S
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
209lbs 6-0 4.43 9 64.3
81.0
Played cornerback throughout highschool before mocing to safety in college. Has good instincts and anticipation and is something of a...
122

S
Tyler
Coyle

6-1 209lbs 4.38
S
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
209lbs 6-1 4.38 101 367
47.0
Shows good awareness, following the eyes of the quarterback and breaking on the ball with excellent quickness and aggression. Good hustle...
106

S
Makyle
Sanders

6-0 210lbs 4.63
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.63 262
53.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Physical hitter and aggressive tackler with natural strength and good timing. Good instincts and...
93

S
Logan
Stewart

6-1 210lbs 4.62
S
Colorado State   Mascot
Colorado State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.62 247
56.0
Patient and flexible in his drops and looks natural in space. Aggressive with an active playing style to work through the action - doesn't...
36

S
Tariq
Thompson

5-11 210lbs 4.61
S
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.61 57 231
67.0
Does a nice job using his eyes to read and react quickly. Smart, disciplined defender who makes plays on the ball and contesting...

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.
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.

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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.