2027 NFL Draft Defensive Back Rankings - 13-24

LAST UPDATED: 11/02/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
114	CB Cam Calhoun	6-0 176lbs 4.55	CB	176lbs	6-0	4.55	152	719	61.3 MORE>>	Calhoun is a developmental depth corner whose 2025 was almost entirely lost to a backup role, a much-traveled defender who flashed sticky...
113	CB Dijon Johnson	6-1 202lbs 4.48	CB	202lbs	6-1	4.48	140	678	61.4 MORE>>	Johnson is a big cornerback with ball skills, as his interceptions against LSU and FAU show. He was a top-100 recruit and is bigger than...
112	CB Dante Lovett	6-0 198lbs 4.53	CB	198lbs	6-0	4.53	118	570	62.3 MORE>>	Lovett is a developmental press corner with the size and frame to play on the boundary, a defender who flashed earlier in his career with...
111	CB Aaron Scott Jr.	6-0 196lbs 4.45	CB	196lbs	6-0	4.45	125	604	62.9 MORE>>	Scott is a five-star developmental bet whose cover tools still outpace his tape, a long, fast boundary corner who flashed in limited duty...
110	CB Kylin Jackson	6-3 200lbs 4.51	CB	200lbs	6-3	4.51	146	694	63.6 MORE>>	Jackson is a versatile, aggressive defensive back who has carved out a role at TCU this season. He has made big plays, with a forced...
109	CB Jamari Howard	6-2 190lbs 4.41	CB	190lbs	6-2	4.41	109	506	63.7 MORE>>	Howard is a fast cornerback with a track background who was a top-120 national recruit. He made a play on the ball against Kent State in...
108	S Davaughn Patterson	6-1 215lbs 4.53	S	215lbs	6-1	4.53	148	703	64.0 MORE>>	Patterson is a tough, versatile defensive back who has started since 2024 and earned All-ACC recognition. He can line up at safety, star or...
107	S Marquis Gallegos	6-0 195lbs 4.50	S	195lbs	6-0	4.50	107	497.5	64.5 MORE>>	Gallegos is an athletic safety who earned top defensive honors in Southern California's high school ranks. He has good speed and flashed...
106	CB Dakoda Fields	6-1 205lbs 4.40	CB	205lbs	6-1	4.40	108	502.5	64.7 MORE>>	Fields is a big, fast cornerback who ranked among California's best recruits. His size and speed fit what teams want on the...
105	CB Raion Strader	6-0 190lbs 4.50	CB	190lbs	6-0	4.50	150	716	65.5 MORE>>	Strader is a ball-hawking cornerback who has been among the top playmakers in the ACC this fall. He has three interceptions and a long...
104	CB Jaylen Mbakwe	6-0 195lbs 4.40	CB	195lbs	6-0	4.40	98	456	65.6 MORE>>	Mbakwe is a gifted athlete and former five-star prospect who has settled at cornerback for Georgia Tech. He has elite speed and has made...
103	CB Tarrion Grant	6-2 190lbs 4.39	CB	190lbs	6-2	4.39	103	469.5	65.8 MORE>>	Grant is a long, fast cover man who was the top recruit in his state. He is a sprinter by trade and started three games as a freshman at...

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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.