Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
63

CB
Christian
Gray

6-0 187lbs 4.45
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.45 88 379
73.0
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Gray has solid ball skills. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
62

CB
Latrell
McCutchin Sr...

6-1 180lbs 4.45
CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
180lbs 6-1 4.45 87 377
73.0
McCutchin enters the draft as a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect in the defensive backfield. His prototypical length and multi-position...
61

CB
Josh
Thompson

6-0 194lbs 4.40
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
194lbs 6-0 4.40 85 365
73.7
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A...
60

S
Malik
Spencer

6-1 200lbs 4.50
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.50 84 363
73.8
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...
59

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 82 355
74.0
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...
58

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 80 337
74.4
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase...
57

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 74 310
76.0
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
56

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 71 283
78.0
55

CB
Preston
Hodge

6-0 195lbs 4.53
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.53 65 261
79.0
54

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 64 255
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
53

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 63 248
79.9
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary....
52

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.48 62 239
80.2
He’ll line up in press at times, where Braxton has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely...

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.
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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.