Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/08/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
63

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 85 357
77.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
5

S
Dillon
Thieneman

6-0 207lbs 4.35
S
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
207lbs 6-0 4.35 4 24
87.2
Thieneman has legitimate first-round talent with the leadership qualities and versatile skill set defensive backfields covet. His...
74

CB
Ceyair
Wright

6-0 180lbs 4.35
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.35 103 474.5
75.0
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
60

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 88 370.5
78.0
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary....
52

S
Jalen
Catalon

5-11 205lbs 4.55
S
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.55 110 523
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...
37

CB
Xavier
Scott

5-11 190lbs 4.52
CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.52 47 181.3
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...
83

CB
Tyreek
Chappell

5-11 185lbs 4.45
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
185lbs 5-11 4.45 117 566
74.0
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel...
46

S
Joenel
Aguero

5-11 205lbs 4.44
S
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
205lbs 5-11 4.44 39 161
80.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Has good football awareness to...
25

CB
DJ
Harvey

5-11 176lbs 4.44
CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
176lbs 5-11 4.44 26 104.5
83.5
4

CB
Avieon
Terrell

5-11 180lbs 4.39
CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.39 3 21.2
87.3
Terrell thrives in a defense that lets corners challenge receivers at the line and trusts them to recover if beaten. His fluid hips and...
73

S
Sage
Ryan

5-11 201lbs 4.39
S
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
201lbs 5-11 4.39 101 473
75.0
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Good speed in pursuit with the chase...
33

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 43 173.5
82.6
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...

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.