Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 |
|
6-5
223lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
223lbs | 6-5 | 4.58 | 90 | 375 |
78.0
|
McCullough projects as a versatile linebacker with the potential to excel in a modern pro-defense. His combination of size, speed, and... |
60 |
|
6-0
187lbs
4.29
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-0 | 4.29 | 88 | 370.5 |
78.0
|
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary.... |
59 |
|
6-1
189lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 78 | 308 |
78.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
58 |
|
6-2
214lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
214lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 68 | 270 |
78.0
|
Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him. Hard... |
57 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 57 | 217.3 |
78.0
|
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to... |
56 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 73 | 282 |
78.5
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
55 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 62 | 253 |
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... |
54 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.30 | 106 | 495 |
78.6
|
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and... |
53 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 66 | 267 |
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.... |
52 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 110 | 523 |
79.0
|
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and... |
51 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 55 | 208.7 |
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... |
50 |
|
6-1
201lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 54 | 199.7 |
79.0
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up... |