Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 |
|
5-11
176lbs
4.44
|
CB |
|
176lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 22 | 105.5 |
83.5
|
Zone coverage is where Harvey makes his money, and it shows on tape when he's reading routes and jumping passing lanes with conviction. But... |
43 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 42 | 178 |
80.0
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to... |
4 |
|
5-11
180lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 3 | 18.1 |
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... |
71 |
|
5-11
201lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
201lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 104 | 508 |
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... |
30 |
|
5-11
189lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 40 | 173 |
82.6
|
The 2025 season will determine whether Mathews can translate his obvious athletic gifts into consistent, polished cornerback play... |
73 |
|
5-11
170lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-11 | 4.34 | 109 | 520.5 |
74.6
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
44 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 56 | 228 |
80.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
45 |
|
5-11
194lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 58 | 233 |
79.9
|
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... |
93 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 146 | 653 |
63.0
|
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... |
58 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.61
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.61 | 88 | 394 |
78.0
|
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety... |
28 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 35 | 149.8 |
83.0
|
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free... |
83 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 118 | 578.5 |
71.4
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield... |