Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 06/09/2025

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
22

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 17 85.5
83.6
Everette's combination of size, speed, and SEC pedigree creates an intriguing developmental prospect for teams willing to invest in his...
21

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 15 81
83.7
Davis's towering frame and aggressive mentality make him a natural fit for press coverage schemes where he can use his length to disrupt...
20

S
Terry
Moore

6-1 200lbs 4.58
S
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.58 14 79.5
83.7
Moore's ability to read quarterbacks and anticipate routes creates opportunities for impact plays in coverage, but that same reliance on...
19

CB
Will
Lee III

6-3 190lbs 4.55
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
190lbs 6-3 4.55 13 75.5
83.7
Lee's comfort in press situations and natural ball skills provide a foundation, but his struggles in zone concepts and modest athleticism...
18

CB
Josh
Moten

6-1 164lbs 4.43
CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
164lbs 6-1 4.43 24 115.8
83.8
Moten has shown he can rise to the occasion - just watch that Ohio State tape. His ball-hawking instincts and length give him legitimate...
17

CB
Domani
Jackson

6-1 197lbs 4.28
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
197lbs 6-1 4.28 16 84.5
83.8
Jackson's elite speed allows him to recover from coverage mistakes that would doom slower corners, yet his inconsistent route recognition...
16

CB
Jeremiah
Wilson

5-10 185lbs 4.45
CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
185lbs 5-10 4.45 20 100.5
84.0
Wilson's zone coverage instincts and ball production translate immediately to NFL packages designed around creating turnovers, though his...
15

S
Isaiah
Nwokobia

6-1 193lbs 4.48
S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
193lbs 6-1 4.48 19 99
84.0
The transition to the next level will test whether Nwokobia's exceptional instincts can overcome his physical limitations against elite...
14

CB
D'Angelo
Ponds

5-9 170lbs 4.35
CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
170lbs 5-9 4.35 11 67
84.5
Ponds has that rare combination of instincts and athleticism that translates seamlessly to Sundays. His ability to consistently make...
13

S
Keon
Sabb

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 12 69.7
84.9
Sabb's film reveals both clear NFL traits and concerning limitations that will dictate his role at the next level. His effectiveness...
12

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 10 66.8
85.0
When the tape stops rolling on Mansoor Delane, you're left with a study in contrasts. The instincts leap off the screen - he processes...
11

CB
Jalon
Kilgore

6-2 219lbs 4.48
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
219lbs 6-2 4.48 9 59.9
85.1
With Kilgore you're watching a defensive back whose run support jumps off the screen while his coverage skills remain a work in progress....

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.