Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 12/30/2021

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
85

CB
KJ
Sails

5-11 180lbs 4.55
CB
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.55 227
57.0
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to...
86

CB
Chris
Wilcox

6-2 195lbs 4.50
CB
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.50 130 496.7
57.0
Understands zone concepts and is aware of his surroundings. Reliable tackler who reacts quickly when he sees it. Very good instincts,...
87

S
Eric
Burrell

6-0 197lbs 4.64
S
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
197lbs 6-0 4.64 138 524
57.0
Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Strong enough to redirect receivers at the line and camouflage...
88

S
Kyle
Bailey

6-0 215lbs 4.78
S
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.78 151
56.0
Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on...
89

S
Jordyn
Peters

6-1 200lbs 4.48
S
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.48 243
56.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Transitions well from coverage to...
90

S
Trevor
Denbow

5-11 225lbs 4.63
S
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
225lbs 5-11 4.63 148
56.0
Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find...
91

CB
Rachuan
Mitchell

5-11 179lbs 4.56
CB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
179lbs 5-11 4.56 232
56.0
Aware zone cornerback who is also adept in man coverage, flashing physical hand punch at the line and straight-line speed to stay with...
92

S
Richard
Dames

5-11 185lbs 4.60
S
Florida International   Mascot
Florida International Mascot
185lbs 5-11 4.60 244
56.0
Extremely aggressive to come up and put his body in traffic to make tackles. Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes....
93

S
Logan
Stewart

6-1 210lbs 4.62
S
Colorado State   Mascot
Colorado State Mascot
210lbs 6-1 4.62 247
56.0
Patient and flexible in his drops and looks natural in space. Aggressive with an active playing style to work through the action - doesn't...
94

S
Malik
Antoine

5-11 197lbs 4.63
S
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
197lbs 5-11 4.63 235
56.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Is a bit of a cornerback-safety...
95

CB
Brandin
Echols

5-11 178lbs 4.34
CB
NYJ   Mascot
NYJ Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.34 52 216
55.0
Should excel as a zone defender because of his closing speed to wrap receivers after the catch. Aware zone cornerback who is also adept...
96

CB
TD
Marshall

6-0 200lbs 4.56
CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.56
54.0
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort player. Strong...

2021 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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2021 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.