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
19

CB
Dezz
Ricks

6-1 195lbs 4.38
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.38 19 81
84.0
83

CB
Lorenzo
Styles Jr.

6-1 195lbs 4.35
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.35 214 924
42.6
He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Styles should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to...
26

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 26 111
83.2
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
64

CB
Fred
Davis

6-1 192lbs 4.29
CB
Jacksonville State   Mascot
Jacksonville State Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.29 89 387
72.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong...
27

CB
Domani
Jackson

6-1 197lbs 4.28
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
197lbs 6-1 4.28 28 119
83.1
Domani Jackson enters the NFL draft as a tantalizing prospect with immense upside. His elite athleticism and physical tools make him an...
51

S
Kamari
Wilson

6-0 205lbs 4.61
S
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.61 62 239
80.2
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety...
5

S
Isaac
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.60
S
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.60 5 25
88.1
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free...
76

CB
Jaylin
Davies

6-0 180lbs 4.60
CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.60 165 722
54.9
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield...
47

S
Duce
Chestnut

6-0 200lbs 4.56
S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56 55 213
80.8
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...
30

S
Michael
Taaffe

6-0 195lbs 4.55
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.55 31 124
83.0
The tape shows a defensive back with plus zone instincts and mirror ability in underneath coverage. Natural feel for space manipulation...
74

CB
D.J.
Graham II

6-0 200lbs 4.55
CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.55 152 668
57.2
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break...
86

CB
Cameron
Calhoun

6-0 177lbs 4.55
CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
177lbs 6-0 4.55 220 971
37.3
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Calhoun would have had bigger interception numbers in...

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.
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.

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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.