Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 64 | 261.3 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
64 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 95 | 405.3 |
77.3
|
|
69 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 86 | 361 |
75.4
|
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly... |
39 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 42 | 171 |
81.2
|
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s... |
90 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 147 | 645.5 |
67.1
|
Physical run supporter in the Antoine Winfield mold with short-area explosiveness to leave his mark on ballcarriers. Tate has good size... |
67 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 83 | 346 |
76.2
|
|
93 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.35 | 122 | 581 |
66.0
|
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... |
41 |
|
6-3
194lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 45 | 176.7 |
81.2
|
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has... |
75 |
|
6-0
194lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 114 | 548.5 |
75.0
|
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A... |
48 |
|
5-11
194lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 60 | 235 |
79.9
|
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... |
3 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 2 | 17 |
87.7
|
McCoy brings scheme versatility that allows him to excel in multiple systems, though he'll particularly shine in defenses emphasizing... |
16 |
|
6-1
193lbs
4.48
|
S |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 20 | 99.5 |
84.0
|