Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 110 | 523 |
79.0
|
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and... |
53 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 66 | 267 |
78.9
|
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match.... |
22 |
|
6-3
190lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 18 | 92.5 |
83.7
|
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and... |
36 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 36 | 140.5 |
81.8
|
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Calhoun would have had bigger interception numbers in... |
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 64 | 261.3 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
13 |
|
6-1
206lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 10 | 67.2 |
84.9
|
Sabb's film reveals both clear NFL traits and concerning limitations that will dictate his role at the next level. His effectiveness... |
88 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 146 | 644 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
97 |
|
6-3
184lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
184lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 142 | 631 |
62.3
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Instincts are outstanding, and... |
64 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 95 | 405.3 |
77.3
|
|
85 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 105 | 494 |
72.6
|
Lovett has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house... |
51 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 55 | 208.7 |
79.0
|
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s... |
8 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 7 | 62.5 |
85.9
|
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent.... |