2026 NFL Draft Defensive Back Rankings - 61-72
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
6-1
179lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
179lbs | 6-1 | 4.46 | 38 | 135.7 |
83.2
|
Watch Masses play and the first thing that jumps out is how well he sees the field in zone. His eyes, his trigger, and his ability to read... | |
29 |
6-2
189lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 31 | 104.3 |
83.9
|
The Combine told two different stories about Lee. The forty confirmed what evaluators suspected: he does not have the long speed to run... | |
28 |
5-11
201lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
201lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 47 | 173.8 |
84.0
|
Fitzgerald ran a 4.55 forty in Indianapolis. Slowest safety in the group, and this was the fastest safety class in Combine history. The... | |
27 |
6-2
203lbs
4.49
|
CB |
|
203lbs | 6-2 | 4.49 | 32 | 104.6 |
84.5
|
Neal's best football is going to come in a defense that plays a lot of zone. His zone coverage marks are noticeably stronger than his man... | |
26 |
6-4
194lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-4 | 4.41 | 34 | 109.1 |
84.6
|
The Combine changed things for Tacario Davis, and it would be dishonest to pretend otherwise. A 6'4" corner running 4.41 at 194 pounds with... | |
25 |
6-2
202lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
202lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 30 | 96.9 |
84.6
|
Smith's NFL value starts and ends with his coverage ability. His 2025 tape at free safety is the best version of him: sitting deep, reading... | |
24 |
6-1
188lbs
4.41
|
S |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.41 | 26 | 86.5 |
84.6
|
Clark's value at the next level ties directly to his coverage versatility and ball production. Fifteen interceptions in four seasons is... | |
23 |
6-1
210lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
210lbs | 6-1 | 4.40 | 25 | 85.9 |
84.6
|
The defense that gets the most out of Kilgore is one that asks its safeties to play physical in the box while handling nickel duties on... | |
22 |
5-10
185lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.40 | 23 | 83.6 |
84.6
|
Rivers fits best as an inside cornerback at the next level. His frame and arm length will make it tough to hold up consistently on the... | |
21 |
6-0
182lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
182lbs | 6-0 | 4.42 | 19 | 82.2 |
84.6
|
Muhammad's combine performance answered the one lingering question about his candidacy: how the athleticism would test in a controlled... | |
20 |
6-3
198lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 27 | 87.6 |
84.7
|
Moore's combination of length, coverage versatility, and run support gives a defensive coordinator real options. He fits best in a scheme... | |
19 |
6-3
203lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-3 | 4.62 | 20 | 82.4 |
84.7
|
Wheatley's best fit at the next level is as a free safety in a defense that values range and coverage ability over box physicality. His... |












