Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 35 | 130 |
82.4
|
|
67 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 103 | 492 |
76.0
|
|
54 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 65 | 268 |
78.5
|
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... |
2 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.47 | 6 | 35.7 |
87.9
|
Muhammad brings immediate value as a defender who can contribute in multiple packages from day one. What jumps off the tape is his natural... |
1 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 1 | 3.6 |
93.3
|
Watching Downs operate on film reminds me of a young Troy Polamalu with Ed Reed's processing speed – he simply sees things other... |
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... |
70 |
|
6-0
187lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 64 | 265 |
75.0
|
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Gray has solid ball skills. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers... |
74 |
|
6-0
194lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 112 | 527 |
75.0
|
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A... |
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... |
62 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 84 | 356 |
77.4
|
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well... |
73 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 102 | 491.5 |
75.0
|
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the... |
5 |
|
6-0
207lbs
4.35
|
S |
|
207lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 4 | 26.5 |
87.2
|
Thieneman has legitimate first-round talent with the leadership qualities and versatile skill set defensive backfields covet. His... |