Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.38 | 29 | 126.8 |
83.5
|
Hill's physical tools create genuine intrigue for NFL evaluators, but the gap between his ceiling and floor remains uncomfortably... |
26 |
|
6-0
198lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
198lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 22 | 105.8 |
83.4
|
Moore's tape reveals a defender whose instincts and speed can overcome size concerns, though questions linger about his ability to... |
27 |
|
5-10
192lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
192lbs | 5-10 | 4.60 | 23 | 115.5 |
83.2
|
|
28 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 35 | 149.5 |
83.0
|
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free... |
29 |
|
6-2
193lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-2 | 4.34 | 31 | 130.3 |
82.7
|
Igbinosun's elite athleticism and length project well to the NFL level. His versatility allows him to function in both man and zone... |
30 |
|
5-11
189lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 40 | 173 |
82.6
|
The 2025 season will determine whether Mathews can translate his obvious athletic gifts into consistent, polished cornerback play... |
31 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 34 | 144.5 |
82.4
|
|
32 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.41 | 28 | 126 |
82.1
|
|
33 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 33 | 140.5 |
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... |
34 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 32 | 134 |
81.5
|
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area... |
35 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 42 | 178.7 |
81.3
|
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various... |
36 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 46 | 180.3 |
81.2
|
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s... |