Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.35
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 4 | 26.5 |
87.2
|
Thieneman has legitimate first-round talent with the leadership qualities and versatile skill set defensive backfields covet. His... |
73 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 102 | 491.5 |
75.0
|
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the... |
56 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 56 | 220.3 |
78.0
|
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to... |
92 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.35 | 132 | 606.5 |
66.0
|
He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to... |
43 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 80 | 345 |
80.5
|
|
66 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 82 | 347 |
76.2
|
|
32 |
|
5-11
189lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 42 | 172 |
82.6
|
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading... |
25 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.38 | 30 | 117.3 |
83.5
|
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and... |
37 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 37 | 151.7 |
81.3
|
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various... |
4 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 3 | 19 |
87.3
|
Terrell thrives in a defense that lets corners challenge receivers at the line and trusts them to recover if beaten. His fluid hips and... |
62 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 84 | 356 |
77.4
|
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well... |
72 |
|
5-11
201lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
201lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 100 | 480 |
75.0
|
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase... |