Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/08/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
55

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
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...
2

CB
Malik
Muhammad

6-0 190lbs 4.47
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.47 6 36.8
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...
35

CB
DJ
McKinney

6-2 190lbs 4.41
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.41 35 135.3
82.1
63

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 85 357
77.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
23

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 17 91.3
83.6
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
54

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
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...
96

CB
Prophet
Brown

5-11 190lbs 4.30
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.30 139 626
63.0
Has the length and speed to emerge as a starter two or three years down the line. Long-armed press corner with size, athleticism and ball...
80

CB
Malcolm
Greene

5-10 191lbs 4.47
CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
191lbs 5-10 4.47 121 579.5
74.1
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when...
6

CB
A.J.
Harris

6-1 191lbs 4.45
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
191lbs 6-1 4.45 5 32
87.1
Harris has true CB1 potential written all over his game. His blend of size, physicality, and fluid athleticism makes him scheme-versatile,...
30

S
Ahmaad
Moses

5-10 192lbs 4.60
S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
192lbs 5-10 4.60 30 116.5
83.2
81

CB
Makari
Vickers

6-1 192lbs 4.42
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.42 63 256.3
74.0
Vickers can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball. Gets an effective jam on the receiver...
79

CB
Fred
Davis

6-1 192lbs 4.29
CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.29 118 567
74.2
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong...

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.
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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.