Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/01/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
114

CB
Josh
Caldwell

6-0 170lbs 4.62
CB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
170lbs 6-0 4.62 263
53.0
Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes. Understands what's coming and has good ball skills. Trusts his eyes with very good...
113

S
Khalil
Ladler

5-11 192lbs 4.55
S
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
192lbs 5-11 4.55 261
53.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to...
112

S
Davondre
Robinson

6-0 198lbs 4.63
S
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.63 250
53.0
Strong enough to redirect receivers at the line and camouflage his average speed. Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger...
111

S
Marcus
Murphy

6-1 200lbs
S
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
200lbs 6-1 231
53.0
110

CB
Corey
Straughter

5-10 183lbs 4.55
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
183lbs 5-10 4.55 260
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Alert...
109

S
Reed
Blankenship

6-1 196lbs 4.62
S
Middle Tennessee   Mascot
Middle Tennessee Mascot
196lbs 6-1 4.62 85 395
60.0
Is a bit of a cornerback-safety teener with only average size, speed, and length, but gets the most out of his ability and works hard to...
108

S
Antwaine
Richardson

6-0 195lbs 4.66
S
Kent State   Mascot
Kent State Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.66 257
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Strong...
107

S
Tanner
Ingle

5-10 186lbs 4.53
S
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
186lbs 5-10 4.53 131 523
55.9
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the change-of-direction ability...
106

S
Makyle
Sanders

6-0 210lbs 4.63
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.63 262
53.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Physical hitter and aggressive tackler with natural strength and good timing. Good instincts and...
105

S
Tyler
Baker-Willia...

6-0 205lbs 4.67
S
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.67 107 447
56.5
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Baker-Williams has solid ball skills. He’s also very good in zone...
104

CB
Jaytlin
Askew

5-9 180lbs 4.50
CB
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
180lbs 5-9 4.50 254
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Trusts...
103

CB
Freddie
Johnson

6-1 190lbs 4.48
CB
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.48 249
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Trusts...

2021 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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2021 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.