Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
|
6-2
219lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
219lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 48 | 198 |
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 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.46
|
S |
|
185lbs | 6-2 | 4.46 | 208 | 901 |
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... |
21 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.45 | 22 | 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 |
|
6-2
236lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
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 |
|
6-2
215lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
215lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 39 | 160 |
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 |
|
6-2
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
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... |
42 |
|
6-2
193lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-2 | 4.34 | 24 | 184 |
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 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.30 | 60 | 231 |
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 |
|
6-3
190lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-3 | 4.55 | 50 | 201 |
81.2
|
Lee is currently rated as a developmental cornerback prospect with some intriguing physical tools but with limitations. His length and... |
87 |
|
6-3
184lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
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... | |
28 |
|
6-3
194lbs
4.50
|
S |
|
194lbs | 6-3 | 4.50 | 27 | 118 |
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 |
|
6-4
235lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
235lbs | 6-4 | 4.62 | 92 | 405 |
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... |