The 2017 NFL Draft features a strong group of defensive backs but here are the 10 best from this year’s class.
The college football season saw a number of defensive backs emerge as top prospects at the next level. In this year’s NFL Draft, we take a look at the top 10 defensive backs.
The SEC is no longer the only collegiate conference with NFL-level talent. The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences are close on their heels. The Washington Huskies are one team that is emerging as a school to watch with some top defensive talent.
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines are still battling for conference supremacy as well, with both teams having a number of talented prospects on this year’s draft board. Overall, it looks like the Buckeyes have strength in numbers, but the Wolverines may have the best overall defensive back with Jabrill Peppers leading the way.
The Alabama Crimson Tide doesn’t have a lot of defensive backs in this draft, they’re heavy in the linebacker department this year. However, they’ve still got one notable name on the list. Here’s a look at the top 10 defensive backs in the 2017 NFL Draft.