Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 60 | 239 |
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... |
61 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 100 | 420 |
77.3
|
|
82 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 110 | 502 |
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... |
50 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 66 | 271 |
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.... |
47 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
205lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 51 | 190.5 |
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... |
7 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 18 | 93 |
86.2
|
Taaffe brings second-round value through his elite pattern-matching instincts and proven special teams production. His route recognition... |
13 |
|
6-1
206lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
206lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 12 | 66.8 |
84.9
|
Sabb's film reveals both clear NFL traits and concerning limitations that will dictate his role at the next level. His effectiveness... |
19 |
|
6-3
190lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 13 | 75 |
83.7
|
Lee's comfort in press situations and natural ball skills provide a foundation, but his struggles in zone concepts and modest athleticism... |
33 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 33 | 148 |
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... |
85 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 158 | 664.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
94 |
|
6-3
184lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
184lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 149 | 639 |
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... |
63 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.56
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.56 | 119 | 533 |
77.0
|
The natural feel in coverage and plus ball skills translate well to a zone-heavy scheme at the next level. Shows ability to process route... |