Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/03/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
49

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 59 236
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
50

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 64 261
78.0
51

S
Khalil
Barnes

6-0 195lbs 4.50
S
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 68 286
76.0
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Flashes some physicality as a hitter. He’s...
52

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 72 308
74.4
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase...
53

S
Derek
Williams Jr....

6-2 195lbs 4.50
S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 74 317
74.0
Williams has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly...
54

CB
Josh
Thompson

6-0 194lbs 4.40
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
194lbs 6-0 4.40 77 338
73.7
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A...
55

CB
Christian
Gray

6-0 187lbs 4.45
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.45 79 345
73.0
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Gray has solid ball skills. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
56

CB
Cormani
McClain

6-2 175lbs 4.48
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
175lbs 6-2 4.48 80 363
71.0
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Has a nice blend of length, speed,...
57

S
Kendal
Daniels

6-4 235lbs 4.62
S
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.62 81 367
70.2
Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change...
58

CB
Ceyair
Wright

6-0 180lbs 4.35
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.35 83 381
68.7
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
59

CB
Makari
Vickers

6-1 192lbs 4.42
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.42 87 396
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...
60

CB
D.J.
Graham II

6-0 200lbs 4.55
CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.55 137 597
57.2
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break...

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.