Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/28/2021

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
28

S
Damar
Hamlin

6-1 195lbs 4.63
S
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.63 65 241.6
70.0
Tough and scrappy with forceful nature to be physical at all levels of the field. Has good bulk on his frame to be aggressive in run...
133

CB
Keith
Taylor

6-3 195lbs 4.58
CB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
195lbs 6-3 4.58 76 274.6
32.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when he's not directly involved. Knows how to use...
129

CB
Rodarius
Williams

6-0 195lbs 4.50
CB
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.50 47 193.5
34.0
Tough and scrappy with forceful nature to be physical at all levels of the field. Has good bulk on his frame to be aggressive in run...
86

CB
Chris
Wilcox

6-2 195lbs 4.50
CB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 130 496.7
57.0
Understands zone concepts and is aware of his surroundings. Reliable tackler who reacts quickly when he sees it. Very good instincts,...
5

CB
Shaun
Wade

6-1 195lbs 4.49
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.49 8 58.3
86.0
Shaun Wade is something of a jack of all trades at the cornerback position - capable of doing it all - the question will be whether he can...
27

CB
Deommodore
Lenoir

5-11 195lbs 4.48
CB
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.48 41 178.2
70.0
Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with...
53

CB
Avery
Williams

5-9 195lbs 4.46
CB
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
195lbs 5-9 4.46 117 433
63.0
Has at least adequate straight-line speed and good balance, fluidity to change direction. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high...
136

CB
Zech
McPhearson

5-11 195lbs 4.45
CB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.45 78 294.3
30.0
Has good foot quickness and short-area burst to work well in tight areas. Has good awareness and quick feet. Fluid backpedal, aggressive...
135

CB
Nate
Hobbs

6-0 195lbs 4.39
CB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.39 90 326.7
31.0
Good agility and balance when shadowing his target. Competitive player. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a...
20

CB
Robert
Rochell

5-11 195lbs 4.39
CB
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
195lbs 5-11 4.39 36 164.3
74.0
Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with...
109

S
Reed
Blankenship

6-1 196lbs 4.62
S
Middle Tennessee   Mascot
Middle Tennessee Mascot
196lbs 6-1 4.62 85 395
60.0
Is a bit of a cornerback-safety teener with only average size, speed, and length, but gets the most out of his ability and works hard to...

2021 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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.