Defensive Back Rankings 2028 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 06/03/2026

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
14

S
Tyren
Polley

6-0 195lbs 4.58
S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.58 39 181
81.1
3

CB
Daryus
Dixson

6-0 191lbs 4.64
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
191lbs 6-0 4.64 9 38
87.1
12

CB
Shawn
Lee Jr.

5-10 180lbs 4.68
CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
180lbs 5-10 4.68 33 157
82.1

2028 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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2028 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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.