Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/08/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
32

CB
Davison
Igbinosun

6-2 193lbs 4.34
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.34 31 117.5
82.7
Igbinosun's elite athleticism and length project well to the NFL level. His versatility allows him to function in both man and zone...
30

S
Ahmaad
Moses

5-10 192lbs 4.60
S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
192lbs 5-10 4.60 30 116.5
83.2
81

CB
Makari
Vickers

6-1 192lbs 4.42
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.42 63 256.3
74.0
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...
79

CB
Fred
Davis

6-1 192lbs 4.29
CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
192lbs 6-1 4.29 118 567
74.2
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong...
80

CB
Malcolm
Greene

5-10 191lbs 4.47
CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
191lbs 5-10 4.47 121 579.5
74.1
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when...
6

CB
A.J.
Harris

6-1 191lbs 4.45
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
191lbs 6-1 4.45 5 32
87.1
Harris has true CB1 potential written all over his game. His blend of size, physicality, and fluid athleticism makes him scheme-versatile,...
22

CB
Will
Lee III

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 18 92.5
83.7
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and...
85

CB
Dante
Lovett

6-0 190lbs 4.53
CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.53 105 494
72.6
Lovett has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house...
37

CB
Xavier
Scott

5-11 190lbs 4.52
CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.52 47 181.3
81.5
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area...
20

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 14 78.6
83.7
Tacario Davis showcases elite traits that make him a standout prospect. His length and physicality at the line of scrimmage disrupt...
55

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.48 62 253
78.5
He’ll line up in press at times, where Braxton has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely...
2

CB
Malik
Muhammad

6-0 190lbs 4.47
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.47 6 36.8
87.9
Muhammad brings immediate value as a defender who can contribute in multiple packages from day one. What jumps off the tape is his natural...

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.