Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 102 | 497 |
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... |
81 |
|
6-2
180lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-2 | 4.49 | 131 | 611.5 |
74.0
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Alert defender for zone... |
80 |
|
5-11
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 119 | 579 |
74.0
|
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel... |
79 |
|
6-1
186lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 114 | 555 |
74.0
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety... |
78 |
|
6-1
192lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 73 | 299.7 |
74.0
|
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... |
77 |
|
5-10
191lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 122 | 594 |
74.1
|
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when... |
76 |
|
6-1
192lbs
4.29
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.29 | 120 | 588 |
74.2
|
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 |
|
6-1
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 108 | 519.5 |
74.2
|
McCutchin enters the draft as a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect in the defensive backfield. His prototypical length and multi-position... |
74 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 111 | 527 |
74.3
|
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... |
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.... |
72 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 110 | 526.5 |
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... |
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... |