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
43

CB
Jalon
Kilgore

6-2 219lbs 4.48
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
219lbs 6-2 4.48 48 197
81.3
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends...
81

S
David
Daniel-Sisav...

6-2 185lbs 4.46
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.46 208 900
43.7
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. His ball skills are very good. Daniel-Sisavanh tracks the...
22

S
Jordan
Castell

6-2 210lbs 4.45
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.45 21 86
83.7
Gives up his body in run support with a very good closing burst. Quicker than Castell is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage...
7

S
Samuel
Omosigho

6-2 236lbs 4.44
S
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
236lbs 6-2 4.44 7 33
87.5
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a...
39

S
Xavier
Nwankpa

6-2 215lbs 4.39
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
215lbs 6-2 4.39 39 158
82.2
Looking ahead to his NFL prospects, Nwankpa projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in various...
2

CB
Jyaire
Hill

6-2 185lbs 4.38
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.38 2 11
90.0
Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air. Has explosive movement skills and the fluid athleticism and...
41

CB
Davison
Igbinosun

6-2 193lbs 4.34
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.34 23 185
81.5
Igbinosun's elite athleticism and length project well to the NFL level. His versatility allows him to function in both man and zone...
50

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 60 232
80.4
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
44

CB
Will
Lee III

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 50 200
81.2
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and...
87

CB
Emmanuel
Karnley

6-3 184lbs 4.55
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
184lbs 6-3 4.55 255
25.9
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Instincts are outstanding, and...
27

S
Malik
Hartford

6-3 194lbs 4.50
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
194lbs 6-3 4.50 28 114
83.1
Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion. Has...
67

S
Kendal
Daniels

6-4 235lbs 4.62
S
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
235lbs 6-4 4.62 92 404
70.2
Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change...

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.
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.

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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.