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
27

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 28 114
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...
26

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 16 108
83.2
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
25

S
Sonny
Styles

6-4 235lbs 4.48
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.48 15 106
83.2
Styles projects as a versatile chess piece in an NFL defense, capable of playing multiple roles depending on the scheme and situation....
24

S
Keon
Sabb

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 15 100
83.5
Sabb projects as a versatile safety with the potential to contribute early in sub-packages and special teams while developing into a...
23

CB
Jacobe
Johnson

6-2 200lbs 4.52
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.52 23 91
83.6
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s...
22

S
Jordan
Castell

6-2 210lbs 4.45
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.45 21 86
83.7
Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst. Quicker than Castell is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage...
21

S
Peyton
Bowen

6-0 200lbs 4.45
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.45 22 88
83.7
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay...
20

CB
Josh
Moten

6-1 164lbs 4.43
CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
164lbs 6-1 4.43 20 85
83.8
19

CB
Dezz
Ricks

6-1 195lbs 4.38
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.38 19 83
84.0
18

S
Joenel
Aguero

5-11 205lbs 4.44
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.44 18 78
84.2
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to...
17

S
Randon
Fontenette

6-2 214lbs 4.50
S
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
214lbs 6-2 4.50 17 72
84.6
Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him. Hard...
16

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 9 71
84.7
Tacario Davis showcases elite traits that make him a standout prospect. His length and physicality at the line of scrimmage disrupt...

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.
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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.