2026 IDP DB rankings: Jessie Bates III leads the top 30, with analysis on Nick Cross, Tykee Smith, Kyle Hamilton and more.

INDIANAPOLIS — In the 2025 NFL season, defenses played big nickel — five defensive backs with three safeties as opposed to three cornerbacks and two safeties — on 6,886 plays. That was up from 5,727 ...

The Oregon Ducks host elite defensive back Hayden Stepp on an official visit amid a major battle with Alabama.

The 49ers’ needs in the defensive backfield might not be as glaring as some of their other positions. Yet, it’s still a possibility the 49ers fall for a defensive back they would consider at No. 27 ...

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton likes the way new Pass Game Coordinator/Secondary Coach Mike Mickens is coaching technique.

The Bengals signed former Chargers defensive back Ja'Sir Taylor in April as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract ...

Addison Williams has quickly become a trusted assistant coach on the Huskers' staff. Entering his second season in Lincoln, he'll look to keep up the momentum his group gained in 2025. After leading ...

Day 2 of on-field workouts at the 2026 NFL Combine, and the New York Giants will put their eyes squarely on defensive backs. Everyone knows that they need help in the secondary. While a lot of people ...

The Miami Dolphins may be on the verge of losing another free agent, as one of their former defensive backs worked out for ...

With incoming talent in the secondary, veteran defensive backs are taking them under their wing early in Syracuse spring practice. SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As new faces pour into the Syracuse football program ...