Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/04/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
8

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 11 68.5
85.9
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent....
3

CB
Jermod
McCoy

6-0 193lbs 4.52
CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
193lbs 6-0 4.52 2 15.5
87.7
McCoy brings scheme versatility that allows him to excel in multiple systems, though he'll particularly shine in defenses emphasizing...
20

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 16 79.6
83.7
Davis's towering frame and aggressive mentality make him a natural fit for press coverage schemes where he can use his length to disrupt...
86

S
Key
Lawrence

6-0 205lbs 4.51
S
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.51 136 624.5
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...
88

CB
Jeremiah
Walker

6-0 200lbs 4.50
CB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.50 150 659
69.0
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. He’s tall-framed with...
81

CB
Nyland
Green

6-1 186lbs 4.50
CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.50 111 525
74.0
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety...
38

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 43 172.7
81.2
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
39

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 44 174
81.2
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has...
55

CB
Ethan
O'Connor

6-1 172lbs 4.50
CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
172lbs 6-1 4.50 71 277
78.5
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing...
68

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 85 362
75.4
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...
71

S
Malik
Spencer

6-1 200lbs 4.50
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.50 98 448
75.0
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...
57

S
Randon
Fontenette

6-2 214lbs 4.50
S
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
214lbs 6-2 4.50 74 290
78.0
Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him. Hard...

2026 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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2026 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.