Top 5 defensive backs for the Detroit Lions at the 2026 NFL Combine
The top five DB’s for the Lions at the NFL Combine
The 2026 NFL Combine is going down in Indianapolis this week, and there will be a ton of NFL-ready talent in the building for this one. The Lions are going to be on the lookout for multiple positions in this draft. Here are some of the top players at cornerback and the safety spot.
We’ve already covered Edge rushers and offensive tackles.
Note: These excerpts are from our Top 25 big board for the Lions
Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Average Draft Position: 47th
A to Z Sports big board ranking: 72nd
Positional versatility is something the Lions love, and Ramsey brings that to the position. He can play either safety spot and in the nickel. What we like most about him is his adaptability. He can back into a play if he’s beaten initially and change his approach on the fly.
D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
Average Draft Position: 60th
A to Z Sports Big board ranking: 49th
Ponds is the best slot corner in the draft. If the Lions move on from Amik Robertson, Ponds can step in and start immediately. He is small at just 5-9, but he plays like he’s 7-feet tall. His size has not affected his play at all, even against bigger receivers.
Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State
Average Draft Position: 89th
A to Z Sports big board ranking: 66th
This is another one of the best safeties in the class. He’s a playmaker, and that’s why he should be a name you watch to be on the rise when it comes to draft time.
The big concern is technique. He can take wrong angles at times, and he’s inconsistent off the snap. These are things that can be coached up.
Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina
Average Draft Position: 143rd
A to Z Sports big board ranking: 93rd
The thing to like about Kilgore is that position versatility. He can play safety, outside corner, nickel, and slot. The latter is probably where the Lions would play him if Amik Robertson is not brought back in 2026
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