Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft
LAST UPDATED: 02/09/2022
Player Rankings - Defensive Back
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 |
6-0
210lbs
4.38
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 75 | 274.6 |
65.0
|
Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. Physical hitter and aggressive tackler with natural... | |
44 |
6-0
183lbs
4.37
|
CB |
|
183lbs | 6-0 | 4.37 | 26 | 132.6 |
65.0
|
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Savvy cover skills to recognize and... | |
42 |
6-0
194lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 81 | 308 |
66.0
|
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the... | |
41 |
6-0
200lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 77 | 292 |
66.0
|
Stout and feisty. Will engage, shed and securely wrap the ballcarrier. Very fluid hips, backpedal and change-of-direction agility. Has... | |
37 |
6-0
200lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 110 | 391.3 |
67.0
|
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, he has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety in... | |
35 |
6-0
205lbs
4.40
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 45 | 184.2 |
67.0
|
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Gives up his body in run support with a very good... | |
34 |
6-0
200lbs
4.58
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 37 | 165.8 |
67.0
|
Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with... | |
30 |
6-0
190lbs
4.90
|
S |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.90 | 15 | 83.1 |
68.0
|
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. While... | |
29 |
6-0
185lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 55 | 226.5 |
69.0
|
Plays the ball as if it was thrown for him, showing burst back to the ball as well as good timing for the jump ball. Stout and... | |
21 |
6-0
175lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 6-0 | 4.38 | 33 | 159.3 |
72.0
|
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Very good athleticism and... | |
12 |
6-0
209lbs
4.43
|
S |
|
209lbs | 6-0 | 4.43 | 9 | 64.3 |
81.0
|
Played cornerback throughout highschool before mocing to safety in college. Has good instincts and anticipation and is something of a... | |
130 |
6-1
225lbs
4.63
|
S |
|
225lbs | 6-1 | 4.63 | 71 | 407 |
34.0
|
Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit. Can attack the edge with speed and has... |












