Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58 |
|
5-11
201lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
201lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 80 | 337 |
74.4
|
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... |
3 |
|
5-11
189lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 3 | 18 |
88.8
|
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading... |
69 |
|
5-11
170lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-11 | 4.34 | 95 | 419 |
69.0
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
42 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 43 | 182 |
81.5
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
9 |
|
5-11
194lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 9 | 40 |
86.8
|
Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game. Washington has the quick feet and loose... |
85 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 219 | 952 |
39.3
|
Has the length and speed to emerge as a starter two or three years down the line. Long-armed press corner with size, athleticism and ball... |
51 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.61
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.61 | 61 | 237 |
80.2
|
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety... |
5 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 5 | 25 |
88.1
|
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free... |
76 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 165 | 723 |
54.9
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield... |
48 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 55 | 212 |
80.8
|
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route... |
34 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 30 | 124 |
83.0
|
The tape shows a defensive back with plus zone instincts and mirror ability in underneath coverage. Natural feel for space manipulation... |
74 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 152 | 665 |
57.2
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |