Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 25 | 102 |
80.7
|
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay... |
50 |
|
6-1
201lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 54 | 199.7 |
79.0
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the recovery speed to make up... |
73 |
|
5-11
201lbs
4.39
|
S |
|
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... |
24 |
|
6-2
204lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 16 | 82.5 |
83.5
|
|
8 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 7 | 62.5 |
85.9
|
Ramsey is a defensive back whose coverage instincts border on exceptional while his tackling fundamentals remain puzzlingly inconsistent.... |
62 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.61
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.61 | 91 | 377.5 |
78.0
|
A physical enforcer with the versatility to contribute in multiple packages, Wilson brings an old-school mentality to the safety... |
31 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 33 | 127.5 |
83.0
|
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free... |
52 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
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... |
87 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 138 | 624 |
70.4
|
Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down. He’s tall-framed with... |
68 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 102 | 473 |
76.0
|
|
1 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 1 | 4 |
93.3
|
Watching Downs operate on film reminds me of a young Troy Polamalu with Ed Reed's processing speed – he simply sees things other... |
46 |
|
5-11
205lbs
4.44
|
S |
|
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... |