Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
6

CB
Smith
Snowden

5-10 185lbs 4.41
CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.41 6 27
87.8
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. He’s a willing and capable...
33

S
Rod
Moore

6-0 198lbs 4.40
S
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.40 32 125
83.0
Moore projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes at the next level. His combination of...
61

CB
Josh
Thompson

6-0 194lbs 4.40
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
194lbs 6-0 4.40 85 366
73.7
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A...
58

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 80 337
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...
54

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 64 256
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
39

S
Xavier
Nwankpa

6-2 215lbs 4.39
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
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...
11

CB
Avieon
Terrell

5-11 180lbs 4.39
CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.39 11 53
85.7
His ball skills are very good. Terrell tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions...
19

CB
Dezz
Ricks

6-1 195lbs 4.38
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.38 19 81
84.0
2

CB
Jyaire
Hill

6-2 185lbs 4.38
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.38 2 11
90.0
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and...
3

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 3 18
88.8
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
40

CB
Ricardo
Hallman

5-10 185lbs 4.38
CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.38 42 177
81.9
48

CB
D'Angelo
Ponds

5-9 170lbs 4.35
CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
170lbs 5-9 4.35 57 215
80.8
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as...

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.