Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 107 | 518.5 |
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... |
33 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 33 | 141 |
81.8
|
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Calhoun would have had bigger interception numbers in... |
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 18 | 92.3 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
85 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 148 | 658.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
61 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 97 | 416.3 |
77.3
|
|
82 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 102 | 497 |
72.6
|
Lovett has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house... |
8 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 8 | 54.3 |
85.9
|
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent.... |
3 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 2 | 14 |
87.7
|
McCoy brings scheme versatility that allows him to excel in multiple systems, though he'll particularly shine in defenses emphasizing... |
84 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 143 | 644.5 |
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... |
36 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 45 | 180.3 |
81.2
|
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s... |
86 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 154 | 678 |
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... |
91 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.49 | 142 | 638.5 |
65.7
|
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close... |