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
26

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 16 108
83.2
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
50

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 60 232
80.4
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
85

CB
Prophet
Brown

5-11 190lbs 4.30
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.30 219 952
39.3
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...
65

CB
Malcolm
Greene

5-10 191lbs 4.47
CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
191lbs 5-10 4.47 90 391
71.5
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when...
73

CB
Makari
Vickers

6-1 192lbs 4.42
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.42 102 447
65.0
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...
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...
14

CB
Jermod
McCoy

6-0 193lbs 4.52
CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
193lbs 6-0 4.52 15 69
85.0
Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. Exceptionally quick, with the feet and fluidity...
41

CB
Davison
Igbinosun

6-2 193lbs 4.34
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.34 23 185
81.5
Igbinosun's elite athleticism and length project well to the NFL level. His versatility allows him to function in both man and zone...
27

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 28 114
83.1
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has...
61

CB
Josh
Thompson

6-0 194lbs 4.40
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
194lbs 6-0 4.40 85 365
73.7
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A...
9

CB
Elliot
Washington I...

5-11 194lbs 4.30
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
194lbs 5-11 4.30 9 40
86.8
Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game. Washington has the quick feet and loose...
15

CB
Damari
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.63
CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.63 14 68
85.0
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...

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.