Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 51 | 190.5 |
79.0
|
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and... |
84 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 153 | 651 |
70.4
|
Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down. He’s tall-framed with... |
65 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 116 | 523.5 |
76.0
|
|
1 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 1 | 2.9 |
93.3
|
Watching Downs operate on film reminds me of a young Troy Polamalu with Ed Reed's processing speed - he simply sees things other... |
43 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.44 | 44 | 185.7 |
80.0
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to... |
25 |
|
6-2
204lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 28 | 124 |
83.5
|
Hubbard reads quarterbacks like he used to be one, which makes sense. His zone coverage is outstanding - breaks on balls with perfect... |
8 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 7 | 43.3 |
85.9
|
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent.... |
49 |
|
6-1
201lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 62 | 246.7 |
79.0
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up... |
71 |
|
5-11
201lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
201lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 111 | 505 |
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... |
20 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 15 | 81.5 |
83.7
|
Moore's ability to read quarterbacks and anticipate routes creates opportunities for impact plays in coverage, but that same reliance on... |
63 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 119 | 533 |
77.0
|
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... |
50 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 66 | 271 |
78.9
|
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match.... |