Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 158 | 664.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
48 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 60 | 239 |
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... |
69 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 47 | 187.7 |
75.0
|
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of... |
86 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 166 | 685.5 |
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... |
46 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 77 | 316 |
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... |
40 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 29 | 125.8 |
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 | 23 | 111.5 |
83.4
|
Moore's tape reveals a defender whose instincts and speed can overcome size concerns, though questions linger about his ability to... |
17 |
|
6-1
197lbs
4.28
|
CB |
|
197lbs | 6-1 | 4.28 | 16 | 82.3 |
83.8
|
Jackson's elite speed allows him to recover from coverage mistakes that would doom slower corners, yet his inconsistent route recognition... |
62 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.63
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 79 | 323 |
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 | 18 | 93 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
61 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 100 | 420 |
77.3
|
|
66 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 90 | 392 |
75.4
|
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly... |