Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.52 | 48 | 182.7 |
81.5
|
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area... |
49 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 54 | 211.7 |
79.0
|
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... |
63 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 93 | 402 |
77.3
|
|
84 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 105 | 493 |
72.6
|
Lovett has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house... |
87 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 144 | 638.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
96 |
|
6-3
184lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
184lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 139 | 631 |
62.3
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Instincts are outstanding, and... |
51 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 110 | 518 |
79.0
|
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... |
52 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 63 | 260 |
78.9
|
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match.... |
35 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 36 | 139.5 |
81.8
|
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Calhoun would have had bigger interception numbers in... |
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 9 | 64.7 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
19 |
|
6-3
190lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 14 | 74.5 |
83.7
|
Lee's comfort in press situations and natural ball skills provide a foundation, but his struggles in zone concepts and modest athleticism... |
13 |
|
6-1
206lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 8 | 61.8 |
84.9
|
Sabb's film reveals both clear NFL traits and concerning limitations that will dictate his role at the next level. His effectiveness... |