Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 156 | 692 |
56.1
|
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... |
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... |
73 |
|
6-1
192lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 102 | 447 |
65.0
|
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... |
72 |
|
6-2
180lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-2 | 4.49 | 100 | 435 |
66.4
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Alert defender for zone... |
71 |
|
5-11
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-11 | 4.45 | 99 | 427 |
67.9
|
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel... |
70 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 96 | 420 |
68.7
|
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the... |
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.... |
68 |
|
6-1
186lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 94 | 416 |
69.6
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety... |
67 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 92 | 404 |
70.2
|
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... |
66 |
|
6-2
175lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 91 | 400 |
71.0
|
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,... |
65 |
|
5-10
191lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 90 | 391 |
71.5
|
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when... |
64 |
|
6-1
192lbs
4.29
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-1 | 4.29 | 89 | 387 |
72.0
|
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong... |