The 2026 Dynasty Defensive Backs Value Chart tells you everything you need to know for assessing the draft pick cost associated with the Top 50 Defensive Backs in IDP Dynasty Fantasy Football.
In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire, “Show me the money!” Well, in IDP dynasty, we’re not showing money, we’re showing value. This chart is your “mission statement” for building a championship secondary.
“You complete my stat line,” and “You had me at ‘tackle numbers’.”
That’s what your league mates will be saying when you show up to the trade table with this chart! Just like Dorothy showing up at the sports agency with the fish, you’ll bring real value while everyone else is still asking, “Did you know we lead the league in interceptions?”
Think of it as your own personal IDP stock market – where Kyle Hamilton is Apple, Nick Emmanwori is Tesla, and that waiver wire pickup you found last season? That’s your Bitcoin investment that just hit the jackpot. So let’s get down to business and help you complete the mission!
By the way, here’s a Jerry Maguire Fun Fact:
The Jerry Maguire fish scene referenced above is symbolic, yet many folks miss it.
In the scene, Dorothy shows up at Jerry’s apartment late at night and hands him a goldfish in a bag. The fish is a metaphor – it’s one of the few things Jerry has left from his old office after his dramatic departure. Dorothy’s bringing it to him shows her loyalty and belief in him during his lowest point. In your IDP league, this is the moment before you land that franchise-altering trade – when a fellow manager shows up with a ‘fish’ (a mid-tier DB you’ve been eyeing) that nobody else wants, but you see the hidden potential. That ‘fish’ might just be the piece that completes your championship roster, and when your league mates ask how you built such a dominant team, you can smile and say, ‘You had me at tackle numbers.'”
Defensive Back Dynasty Draft Pick Value Chart — 2026
Fantasy In Frames | IDP123 Scoring
| # | Player | Team | Age | Draft Value | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Hamilton | BAL | 25 | 1st Round | Tier 1 |
| 2 | Nick Emmanwori | SEA | 22 | 1st Round | Tier 1 |
| 3 | Brian Branch | DET | 24 | 2nd Round (Late 1st) | Tier 2 |
| 4 | Nick Cross | WAS | 24 | 3rd Round (Early) | Tier 3 |
| 5 | Budda Baker | ARI | 30 | 2nd Round (contender) | Tier 2 |
| 6 | Derwin James | LAC | 29 | 2nd Round (contender) | Tier 2 |
| 7 | Tykee Smith | TB | 25 | 2nd Round (Late) | Tier 2 |
| 8 | Antoine Winfield Jr. | TB | 27 | 3rd Round (Early) | Tier 3 |
| 9 | Devon Witherspoon | SEA | 25 | 3rd Round (Early) | Tier 3 |
| 10 | Jessie Bates III | ATL | 29 | 3rd Round (Mid) | Tier 3 |
| 11 | Talanoa Hufanga | DEN | 26 | 3rd Round (Mid) | Tier 3 |
| 12 | Quentin Lake | LAR | 27 | 3rd Round (Late) | Tier 3 |
| 13 | Xavier McKinney | GB | 27 | 4th Round (Early) | Tier 4 |
| 14 | Julian Love | SEA | 28 | 4th Round (Early) | Tier 4 |
| 15 | Kevin Winston | TEN | 22 | 4th Round (Mid) | Tier 4 |
| 16 | Tyler Nubin | NYG | 25 | 4th Round (Mid) | Tier 4 |
| 17 | Jeremy Chinn | LV | 28 | 4th Round (Late) | Tier 4 |
| 18 | DeShon Elliott | PIT | 29 | 5th Round (Early) | Tier 4 |
| 19 | Chamarri Conner | KC | 25 | 5th Round (Early) | Tier 4 |
| 20 | Josh Metellus | MIN | 28 | 5th Round (Mid) | Tier 4 |
| 21 | Jaquan Brisker | PIT | 27 | 5th Round (Mid) | Tier 4 |
| 22 | Brandon Jones | DEN | 28 | 5th Round (Late) | Tier 4 |
| 23 | Jalen Pitre | HOU | 27 | 6th Round (Early) | Tier 5 |
| 24 | Jordan Battle | CIN | 25 | 6th Round (Early) | Tier 5 |
| 25 | Kamren Curl | LAR | 27 | 6th Round (Mid) | Tier 5 |
| 26 | Cooper DeJean | PHI | 23 | 6th Round (Mid) | Tier 5 |
| 27 | Xavier Watts | ATL | 24 | 6th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 28 | Jaylin Thompson | DAL | 27 | 7th Round (Early) | Tier 5 |
| 29 | Trevon Moehrig | CAR | 27 | 7th Round (Early) | Tier 5 |
| 30 | Andrew Mukuba | PHI | 23 | 7th Round (Mid) | Tier 5 |
| 31 | Malaki Starks | BAL | 23 | 7th Round (Mid) | Tier 5 |
| 32 | Cole Bishop | BUF | 23 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 33 | Kyle Dugger | PIT | 30 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 34 | Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | ARI | 25 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 35 | Dante Trader | MIA | 23 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 36 | Reed Blankenship | HOU | 27 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 37 | Grant Delpit | CLE | 27 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 38 | Kevin Byard III | NE | 32 | 6th Round (Mid) | Tier 5 |
| 39 | Cam Bynum | IND | 27 | 6th Round | Tier 5 |
| 40 | C.J. Gardner-Johnson | BUF | 28 | 5th Round (Late) | Tier 4 |
| 41 | Jason Pinnock | NYG | 26 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 42 | Jaylinn Hawkins | BAL | 28 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 43 | Minkah Fitzpatrick | NYJ | 29 | 5th Round (Late) | Tier 4 |
| 44 | Kerby Joseph | DET | 25 | 6th Round | Tier 5 |
| 45 | Justin Reid | NO | 29 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 46 | Marcus Jones | NE | 27 | 4th Round (Late) | Tier 4 |
| 47 | Jevon Holland | NYG | 26 | 6th Round | Tier 5 |
| 48 | Javon Bullard | GB | 23 | 6th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 49 | Kenny Moore II | FA | 30 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
| 50 | Malachi Moore | NYJ | 24 | 7th Round (Late) | Tier 5 |
