Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/25/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
138

CB
Jerry
Jacobs

5-11 203lbs 4.48
CB
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
203lbs 5-11 4.48 108 388
30.0
Quicker than he is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. Flashes some physicality as a...
105

S
Tyler
Baker-Willia...

6-0 205lbs 4.67
S
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.67 107 447
56.5
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Baker-Williams has solid ball skills. He’s also very good in zone...
78

S
Kavika
Fonua

6-0 205lbs 4.65
S
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.65 131
58.0
Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for...
63

S
Zayne
Anderson

6-2 205lbs 4.62
S
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.62 81 491
61.0
He will always try to plow into the largest piles and has a good knack of ending up glued to the ballcarrier. Intelligent player who can...
134

CB
Benjamin
St-Juste

6-3 205lbs 4.52
CB
WSH    Mascot
WSH  Mascot
205lbs 6-3 4.52 72 266.5
31.0
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Good hustle player who...
40

CB
Trill
Williams

6-1 205lbs 4.48
CB
NO    Mascot
NO  Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.48 48 193.8
66.0
Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball. Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when he's not...
11

CB
Israel
Mukuamu

6-4 205lbs 4.46
CB
DAL    Mascot
DAL  Mascot
205lbs 6-4 4.46 28 134
82.0
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort player. Flashes...
35

S
James
Wiggins

6-0 205lbs 4.40
S
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.40 45 184.2
67.0
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Gives up his body in run support with a very good...
4

CB
Jaycee
Horn

6-1 205lbs 4.39
CB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
205lbs 6-1 4.39 3 29.9
89.0
Jaycee is the son of former Saints pro-bowl WR Joe Horn. One of the most well rounded and consistent cornerbacks in the draft - he is well...
55

CB
Brandon
Stephens

6-0 206lbs 4.62
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.62 157 637
63.0
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Flashes some physicality as a...
71

S
Tyrone
Hill Jr.

6-2 206lbs 4.59
S
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
206lbs 6-2 4.59 151 578
60.0
Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with...
67

S
Shawn
Davis

6-0 206lbs 4.58
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
206lbs 6-0 4.58 59 233.5
60.0
Good speed in pursuit with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier. Very good instincts, especially in the box. Sound and solid...

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.