Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 107 | 496 |
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... |
52 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 63 | 260 |
78.9
|
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match.... |
87 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 144 | 638.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
49 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 54 | 211.7 |
79.0
|
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s... |
88 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
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... |
71 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
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... |
48 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 70 | 276.5 |
79.4
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Aware zone cornerback who is also... |
42 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 23 | 101.5 |
80.7
|
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay... |
26 |
|
6-0
198lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
198lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 21 | 100 |
83.4
|
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of... |
17 |
|
6-1
197lbs
4.28
|
CB |
|
197lbs | 6-1 | 4.28 | 17 | 81.2 |
83.8
|
Jackson's elite speed allows him to recover from coverage mistakes that would doom slower corners, yet his inconsistent route recognition... |
64 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.63
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 73 | 287 |
77.0
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come... |
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 9 | 64.7 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |