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
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...
60

S
Malik
Spencer

6-1 200lbs 4.50
S
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.50 84 363
73.8
In the pro game, Spencer profiles as a versatile defensive back with the potential to contribute in multiple roles. His combination of...
78

CB
Jeremiah
Walker

6-0 200lbs 4.50
CB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.50 194 825
50.1
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. He’s tall-framed with...
12

CB
Dijon
Johnson

6-1 200lbs 4.48
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.48 13 56
85.6
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...
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...
37

S
Javien
Toviano

6-1 201lbs 4.60
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.60 36 148
82.6
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up...
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...
8

S
Kamari
Ramsey

6-0 204lbs 4.52
S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.52 8 38
86.9
A promising safety prospect with the tools to contribute in multiple defensive packages at the next level. Ramsey's tackling prowess and...
51

S
Kamari
Wilson

6-0 205lbs 4.61
S
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.61 61 237
80.2
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety...
5

S
Isaac
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.60
S
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.60 5 25
88.1
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free...
31

S
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 13 130
83.0
A box safety with the mindset of an old-school enforcer, this prospect's best fit comes in a defense that leverages his instincts and...
77

S
Key
Lawrence

6-0 205lbs 4.51
S
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.51 169 732
54.4
Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down. He’s tall-framed with...

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.