Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
86	CB Makari Vickers	6-1 190lbs 4.42	CB	190lbs	6-1	4.42	107	466.5	72.6 MORE>>	Vickers can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball. Gets an effective jam on the receiver...
85	CB Tyreek Chappell	5-11 180lbs 4.53	CB	180lbs	5-11	4.53	91	336.8	73.0 MORE>>	Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel...
84	CB Malcolm Greene	5-11 190lbs 4.61	CB	190lbs	5-11	4.61	119	541.5	73.1 MORE>>	Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when...
83	S Kendal Daniels	6-5 242lbs 4.76	S	242lbs	6-5	4.76	68	284.8	73.4 MORE>>	Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change...
82	CB Avante Dickerson	5-11 181lbs 4.50	CB	181lbs	5-11	4.50	115	509.5	73.7 MORE>>	Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills....
81	S Sage Ryan	5-11 200lbs 4.57	S	200lbs	5-11	4.57	112	488.5	74.0 MORE>>	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...
80	S Malik Spencer	6-1 191lbs 4.51	S	191lbs	6-1	4.51	110	482.5	74.0 MORE>>	In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...
79	CB Cormani McClain	6-2 189lbs 4.48	CB	189lbs	6-2	4.48	97	376	74.0 MORE>>	Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Has a nice blend of length, speed,...
78	CB DeVonta Smith	5-11 196lbs 4.57	CB	196lbs	5-11	4.57	92	338.3	74.0 MORE>>
77	CB Ceyair Wright	6-0 190lbs 4.55	CB	190lbs	6-0	4.55	80	311.7	74.0 MORE>>	Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
76	CB Fred Davis II	6-0 200lbs 4.64	CB	200lbs	6-0	4.64	100	405.5	74.2 MORE>>	Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong...
75	S Duce Chestnut	6-0 195lbs 4.57	S	195lbs	6-0	4.57	116	513.5	74.5 MORE>>	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...

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.