Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023
Player Rankings - Defensive Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 |
|
6-1
192lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.34 | 22 | 107 |
79.0
|
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Extremely aggressive to come up and... |
15 |
|
6-1
185lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-1 | 4.34 | 12 | 76 |
79.0
|
Fits best in a zone system at the next level due to size and ability to close to the ball. An athletic but narrow-based corner with a... |
13 |
|
6-1
180lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-1 | 4.39 | 17 | 87 |
81.0
|
Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with... |
7 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.42
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 5 | 40.9 |
85.0
|
Safety who can also play at corner - a versatile prospect that can play a number of roles and may be attractive to a team looking for that... |
6 |
|
6-1
193lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.39 | 24 | 118.2 |
86.0
|
Robinson originally played for Alabama but saw very limited action before transferring to UCF in order to get more playing time - and it... |
5 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.49 | 8 | 58.3 |
86.0
|
Shaun Wade is something of a jack of all trades at the cornerback position - capable of doing it all - the question will be whether he can... |
4 |
|
6-1
205lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.39 | 3 | 29.9 |
89.0
|
Jaycee is the son of former Saints pro-bowl WR Joe Horn. One of the most well rounded and consistent cornerbacks in the draft - he is well... |
121 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.63
|
S |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 54 | 221.8 |
49.0
|
Tough and scrappy with forceful nature to be physical at all levels of the field. Has good bulk on his frame to be aggressive in run... |
102 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 116 | 507 |
61.0
|
Stout and feisty. Will engage, shed and securely wrap the ballcarrier. Very fluid hips, backpedal and change-of-direction agility. Trusts... |
98 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.78
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.78 | 159 |
54.0
|
Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside. A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in... | |
86 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 130 | 496.7 |
57.0
|
Understands zone concepts and is aware of his surroundings. Reliable tackler who reacts quickly when he sees it. Very good instincts,... |
80 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 90 | 373 |
73.0
|
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing... |