Defensive Back Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
30

CB
Josh
Newton

5-11 190lbs 4.51
CB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.51 32 101.1
81.2
Josh Newton's tenure at both UL Monroe and TCU showcased a player who not only adapted to but thrived in a new defensive role after moving...
6

CB
Ennis
Rakestraw Jr...

5-11 183lbs 4.51
CB
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
183lbs 5-11 4.51 8 43.8
86.9
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has solidified himself as a premier man-coverage CB out of Missouri, showcasing elite press skills and a natural...
32

S
Beau
Brade

6-0 203lbs 4.52
S
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.52 39 134.3
80.7
Beau Brade stands out as a plug-and-play defender ready to make waves in the NFL. His tape reveals a safety with high football IQ,...
47

CB
Tarheeb
Still

6-0 189lbs 4.52
CB
LAC   Mascot
LAC Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.52 53 222.6
77.6
Still has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating...
56

CB
Christian
Roland-Walla...

6-0 201lbs 4.52
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.52 72 292
75.5
Flashes good ball skills. Roland-Wallace has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. Shows...
72

CB
Willie
Roberts

5-11 190lbs 4.52
CB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.52 83 331.3
73.0
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Aware zone cornerback who is also...
65

CB
Ryan
Cooper Jr.

5-11 184lbs 4.52
CB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
184lbs 5-11 4.52 76 305
74.6
Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Cooper can move well laterally and...
66

S
Omar
Brown

6-0 200lbs 4.52
S
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.52 78 312.7
74.5
Has quick feet and excellent change-of-direction ability, capable of mirroring quickness underneath. Has the violent hands to discard...
73

CB
Shyheim
Battle

6-2 195lbs 4.53
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.53 86 359
71.4
Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Battle has the quick and surprisingly powerful...
61

S
Patrick
McMorris

6-0 207lbs 4.53
S
MIA   Mascot
MIA Mascot
207lbs 6-0 4.53 69 287.5
75.0
Shows good awareness, following the eyes of the quarterback and breaking on the ball with excellent quickness and aggression. Great on...
46

CB
Ryan
Watts

6-3 208lbs 4.53
CB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
208lbs 6-3 4.53 55 234.3
77.8
Watts tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Tracks the ball well and has...
93

S
Marcus
Hooker

5-11 200lbs 4.53
S
Youngstown State   Mascot
Youngstown State Mascot
200lbs 5-11 4.53 117 496
45.4
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...

2024 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.
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2024 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.