2027 NFL Draft Defensive Back Rankings - 109-120
LAST UPDATED: 11/03/2026
Player Rankings - Defensive Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88 |
6-1
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 97 | 454 |
68.4
|
Metcalf is a versatile nickel safety who logged 718 snaps across slot and deep roles for Michigan, a willing run defender who reads route... | |
59 |
6-1
195lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 61 | 287 |
78.0
|
Karnley is a long, physical boundary corner whose 75-inch frame lets him press, reroute receivers, and contest throws downfield, and he... | |
43 |
5-10
211lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
211lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 52 | 230.7 |
81.1
|
Thornton has been a fixture in Florida's secondary for three seasons, a durable, versatile safety who has started 21 straight games and... | |
26 |
6-1
210lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 33 | 121 |
84.5
|
Nestor is a big, physical defensive back whose ball skills made him one of the Big Ten's top playmakers in 2025. He tied for the conference... | |
24 |
6-1
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 35 | 124.3 |
84.6
|
Sabb is an experienced, versatile safety who has started at two of the country's top programs. He was part of Michigan's 2023 national... | |
66 |
6-2
225lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
225lbs | 6-2 | 4.56 | 60 | 284 |
77.0
|
Bailey is a physical, productive safety who does his best work near the line. He arrives with force against the run, adds value as a... | |
80 |
6-0
212lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
212lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 86 | 431 |
70.4
|
Powers is a physical hybrid defender who now anchors the Cheetah spot in Oklahoma's defense. He plays downhill, finishes as a blitzer and... | |
33 |
6-0
200lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 48 | 198 |
83.3
|
Moore is an instinctive, ball-hawking safety whose 2024 season at Duke was one of the best in the ACC. He made 71 tackles, seven tackles... | |
85 |
6-2
207lbs
4.59
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-2 | 4.59 | 96 | 452.5 |
69.4
|
Woodyard is a smart, reliable safety who has stepped into the starting lineup at Oregon. He is a sure tackler, with only two misses this... | |
65 |
6-0
220lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 58 | 277 |
77.0
|
Smith's film tells the story of a defender who belongs in the box but has just enough coverage skills to handle himself when... | |
29 |
6-4
215lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 39 | 131.8 |
84.3
|
Satuala is a big, physical safety who ranks among the Big 12's most productive defenders. He led BYU in tackles in 2025, intercepted three... | |
27 |
6-2
205lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 36 | 125.7 |
84.5
|
Ferrell is an instinctive, ball-hawking safety who has been a starter on one of the best defenses in the country for three seasons. He has... |












