Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
39 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 39 | 160 |
82.2
|
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various... |
38 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 38 | 156 |
82.3
|
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter.... |
37 |
|
6-1
172lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
172lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 36 | 148 |
82.6
|
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing... |
36 |
|
6-1
201lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 37 | 150 |
82.6
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up... |
35 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 35 | 134 |
82.9
|
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area... |
34 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 14 | 131 |
83.0
|
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and... |
33 |
|
6-0
198lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
198lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 23 | 125 |
83.0
|
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of... |
32 |
|
6-1
187lbs
4.44
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 4 | 123 |
83.0
|
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror... |
31 |
|
6-0
175lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 33 | 128 |
83.0
|
|
30 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 31 | 124 |
83.0
|
The tape shows a defensive back with plus zone instincts and mirror ability in underneath coverage. Natural feel for space manipulation... |
29 |
|
6-1
219lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
219lbs | 6-1 | 4.44 | 29 | 122 |
83.1
|
Robert Spears-Jennings is a hard-hitting safety who thrives when he can play downhill and attack. His best football showed up when... |
28 |
|
6-3
194lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 27 | 118 |
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... |