Defensive Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 |
|
5-11
170lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-11 | 4.34 | 108 | 505.5 |
74.6
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
47 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 58 | 230 |
80.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
48 |
|
5-11
194lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 60 | 235 |
79.9
|
Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game. Washington has the quick feet and loose... |
96 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 139 | 626 |
63.0
|
Has the length and speed to emerge as a starter two or three years down the line. Long-armed press corner with size, athleticism and ball... |
30 |
|
5-10
192lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
192lbs | 5-10 | 4.60 | 30 | 116.5 |
83.2
|
|
80 |
|
5-10
191lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 121 | 579.5 |
74.1
|
Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Greene shows excellent ball skills when... |
9 |
|
5-10
180lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 9 | 67 |
85.7
|
Rivers could be an immediate contributor as a nickel corner with the athleticism and football IQ to develop into a potential starter.... |
17 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 23 | 100 |
84.0
|
|
45 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.41 | 38 | 158.7 |
80.1
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. He’s a willing and capable... |
44 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.38 | 50 | 192 |
80.5
|
|
57 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 57 | 217.3 |
78.0
|
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to... |
15 |
|
5-9
170lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-9 | 4.35 | 8 | 66 |
84.5
|
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as... |