Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
88

S
Kyle
Bailey

6-0 215lbs 4.78
S
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.78 151
56.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on...
105

S
Tyler
Baker-Willia...

6-0 205lbs 4.67
S
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.67 107 447
56.5
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Baker-Williams has solid ball skills. He’s also very good in zone...
108

S
Antwaine
Richardson

6-0 195lbs 4.66
S
Kent State   Mascot
Kent State Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.66 257
53.0
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Strong...
78

S
Kavika
Fonua

6-0 205lbs 4.65
S
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.65 131
58.0
Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for...
87

S
Eric
Burrell

6-0 197lbs 4.64
S
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
197lbs 6-0 4.64 138 524
57.0
Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Strong enough to redirect receivers at the line and camouflage...
106

S
Makyle
Sanders

6-0 210lbs 4.63
S
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.63 262
53.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Physical hitter and aggressive tackler with natural strength and good timing. Good instincts and...
97

S
Cristian
Williams

6-0 180lbs 4.63
S
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.63 248
54.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
73

S
Thomas
Leggett

6-0 200lbs 4.63
S
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.63 210
59.0
Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with...
112

S
Davondre
Robinson

6-0 198lbs 4.63
S
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.63 250
53.0
Strong enough to redirect receivers at the line and camouflage his average speed. Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger...
114

CB
Josh
Caldwell

6-0 170lbs 4.62
CB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
170lbs 6-0 4.62 263
53.0
Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes. Understands what's coming and has good ball skills. Trusts his eyes with very good...
118

S
Brady
Breeze

6-0 198lbs 4.62
S
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.62 144 542.3
53.0
Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness. Strong enough to redirect...
72

CB
Rodjay
Burns

6-0 215lbs 4.62
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.62 135
59.0
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the...

2021 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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2021 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.