Cornerbacks

CB1: Travis Hunter, Colorado

Travis Hunter is an athlete with rare athleticism, elite movement skills, fluid hips, and game-breaking speed, making him one of the most natural playmaking defenders in the class. His stop-start ability, transition quickness, and range are top-tier, allowing him to mirror routes and stay step-for-step with nearly any receiver. He thrives in both press and zone coverage, using his instincts and awareness to jump routes and create turnovers. His ball skills are outstanding and reflect his high-level ability as a two-way player. However, his footwork and technique—particularly in off-man coverage—can be inconsistent, and he tends to get grabby at the top of routes. In run support, he’s willing but unreliable, with poor pursuit angles, inconsistent tackling, and occasional lapses in effort. While still developing as a full-time defensive back, Hunter’s athletic ceiling and natural instincts give him the potential to become a star.

Grade: Round 1

CB2: Jahdae Barron, Texas

Jahdae Barron is a smart, versatile cornerback who brings physicality, awareness, and polished technique to a variety of roles in the secondary. He has lined up at boundary corner, nickel, safety, and even linebacker, showcasing his football IQ and adaptability. Barron excels in off-man and zone coverage, using his instincts and anticipation to stay in phase and make plays on the ball. His footwork is clean, his hips are smooth, and his ball skills are excellent—all of which make him reliable in coverage. Barron doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses, but there are areas where he’s more solid than standout. His press-man coverage is effective, though his strengths shine more in off-man and zone looks. While he’s a smooth mover, his range, while respectable, isn’t elite. His size and length are not amazing for an outside corner, which could lead teams to view him as just a nickel, though he’s certainly capable of handling boundary duties. Still, Barron's intelligence, versatility, and technical polish make him one of the more well-rounded and dependable defensive backs in the class. 

Grade: Round 1

CB3: Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame

Morrison is a well-built, physical cornerback with solid movement skills and impressive play strength. He excels in man coverage, where his competitiveness and toughness consistently stand out. His size and play speed help him stay in phase downfield, and he shows the ability to disrupt at the catch point with well-timed hand placement and reliable ball skills. He also brings value in run support, showing good effort and tackling ability on the perimeter. However, Morrison will need to clean up some footwork and transition issues. His zone instincts aren’t a major weakness but remain less consistent than his man coverage ability. He also carries some injury history that teams will need to monitor. Overall, Morrison is a tough, man-capable corner with starting upside if he can improve his technique and stay healthy.

Grade: Round 2

CB4: Darien Porter, Iowa State

Darien Porter is a blazing fast cornerback with outstanding size and play speed that jumps off the tape. He thrives in man coverage thanks to his acceleration, long speed, and solid instincts. Porter flashes good zone awareness and closes quickly on throws in front of him. His ball skills stand out, with multiple impressive reps making plays on the ball. At times, he shows surprising fluidity and clean footwork for a corner of his size, allowing him to mirror routes effectively when technically sound. However, his tape reveals some stiffness in his hips and occasional footwork lapses, particularly when transitioning or changing direction. He's not a reliable run defender, often taking poor angles and struggling to shed blocks, and his play strength is inconsistent for his frame. While not a finished product, Porter’s size, speed, and flashes of elite coverage ability make him an intriguing perimeter corner with high upside.

Grade: Round 2

CB5: Will Johnson, Michigan

Will Johnson is a well-built, instinctive cornerback who thrives in zone coverage. He’s smart and disciplined with good route anticipation, showing the ability to read the quarterback and time his breaks. His ball skills flash when he’s able to stay in phase, and he plays with solid physicality at the catch point. However, Johnson isn’t the most fluid athlete. His transitions can be stiff, and he struggles to stay connected against sudden, twitchy route runners. His closing speed is average, and he’s vulnerable to double moves and quick changes of direction. Run support is also a concern—he frequently misses tackles and lacks the strength to consistently disengage from blocks. Overall, Johnson may struggle in man coverage against more explosive receivers, but in a zone-heavy system that lets him read and react, he has the tools to thrive as an outside corner at the next level. 

Grade: Round 2

CB6: Shavon Revel Jr, East Carolina

Shavon Revel is a long, athletic cornerback with impressive size, fluid hips, and press-man upside. He shows solid strength at the line, flashes of good speed and recovery ability, and can mirror routes when technically sound. His tackling is a plus, and he’s a physical presence in run support. However, Revel’s game is held back by lapses in concentration and inconsistent processing speed. He’s often late to react in zone coverage, with questionable awareness and occasional breakdowns in assignment. His footwork also needs refinement, particularly in off-man alignments where his pad level and balance can get sloppy. Revel’s size, athleticism, and ball production make him an intriguing corner with starting potential, but he’ll need to clean up his technique and processing. Additionally, injury concerns could impact his draft stock and long-term durability if not properly addressed. 

Grade: Round 2

CB7: Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

Maxwell Hairston is a quick-footed, explosive cornerback with impressive long speed and smooth transitions. He shows flashes of high-level movement skills and range, with the ability to close on throws in front of him. Hairston’s hips are fluid, and he plays with solid pad level, giving him an advantage when asked to mirror routes in space. However, his awareness and consistency can drift, leading to lapses in positioning and reaction timing. His ball skills are solid but not exceptional, and while he’s a willing tackler for his size, his play strength and run support are just average. There’s clear developmental upside with Hairston thanks to his physical tools, but improving his mental processing and consistency will be key to unlocking his full potential.

Grade: Round 2

CB8: Jacob Parrish, Kansas State

Jacob Parrish is a quick, agile cornerback who excels in man coverage, where his fluid hips and movement skills consistently stand out. He’s shown solid instincts and closing speed, staying competitive in coverage despite his smaller frame. Parrish is a reliable tackler and provides solid value in run support, frequently showing good effort and strength. However, his lack of size and length limits his playmaking radius, and his ball skills remain a question mark—often in position but failing to finish plays. Footwork and balance are also concerns, as he’s prone to slipping or losing his base mid-rep, which can compromise otherwise strong coverage. Despite those flaws, Parrish’s coverage ability and competitiveness give him a chance to carve out a role as a dependable corner at the next level.

Grade: Round 3

CB9: Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State

Azareye'h Thomas is a long, well-built cornerback who excels in man coverage, particularly in press. He plays with strong technique and discipline, showing consistent footwork, awareness, and concentration to stay connected throughout the route. His physicality and play strength are standout traits, and he consistently positions himself to contest throws, even if his ball production isn't elite. While he’s not the most explosive mover and can be a step slow at times, his footwork and instincts help compensate. The biggest concerns lie in his long speed and run support—he struggles as a tackler and can miss in space. Thomas may not be the most dynamic athlete or playmaker, but his reliability and man coverage skills give him a clear role at the next level.

Grade: Round 3

CB10: Trey Amos, Ole Miss

Trey Amos is a well-built cornerback with flashes of playmaking ability. He has solid ball skills and shows good closing ability when he triggers downhill. His strength shows up both at the line of scrimmage in press and when coming up to tackle, though his technique can be hit-or-miss. Amos lacks elite speed and fluidity, which limits his ability to recover or mirror more explosive receivers. His biggest concerns are mental—he tends to lose focus, especially in run support and off-man coverage, and his decision-making and awareness are inconsistent. While the physical tools are intriguing, Amos' lapses in concentration and lack of standout traits may limit his ceiling in the league. 

Grade: Round 3

CB11: Jason Marshall Jr, Florida

Jason Marshall is a long, agile cornerback who excels in press-man coverage thanks to his fluid hips and solid footwork. He shows the ability to mirror receivers and stay connected through breaks, and he held his own against high-level competition. However, his awareness and instincts in zone are questionable, and he tends to give too much cushion in off-man. His closing speed is average, and he can be late reacting to throws. He’s not a physical tackler and doesn’t offer much as a run defender. Marshall has the potential to develop into a solid outside corner due to his size, fluidity, and press-man coverage skills. However, he will need to refine his awareness, instincts, and overall consistency if he's going to become a long-term starter at the next level. 

Grade: Round 4

CB12: Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech

Dorian Strong is a zone-savvy cornerback with impressive instincts, solid movement, and good ball skills. He’s at his best when allowed to read and react, consistently showing good timing and feel in zone coverage. Despite solid hip fluidity and occasional flashes in man coverage, his press technique and footwork are often messy, throwing off his change of direction and balance. While he tackles well when given the chance, his lack of physicality and limited impact in run support lowers his floor. His occasional mental lapses add to the inconsistency. Strong has the zone instincts and ball skills to stick as a depth piece, but will need to clean up his technique to see more snaps at the next level.

Grade: Round 4

CB13: Cobee Bryant, Kansas

Cobee Bryant is a physical and aggressive cornerback with flashes of quality man coverage and tackling ability. He shows great range, strength, and ball skills, and when he’s on his game, he can mirror routes and close with confidence. However, his footwork is often messy, which affects his change of direction and makes his hips look stiffer than they really are. He’s prone to lapses in concentration and doesn’t consistently bring value in zone or as a run defender. While not the most explosive or polished mover, Bryant’s physical tools and willingness to compete give him a chance to stick—if he can clean up the technical and mental side of his game.

Grade: Round 4

CB14: Quincy Riley, Louisville

Riley is an intriguing man coverage cornerback with good tools and ball production. He’s shown solid flashes in press coverage and has enough size and fluidity to hold up on the outside. However, his footwork is inconsistent, his instincts are spotty, and he doesn't always show the urgency or awareness needed to make an impact on run plays. Tackling is another concern—he often leads with poor form and lacks the strength to consistently finish. While there’s some upside as a developmental man corner with ball skills, his technique and physicality will need work at the next level to have a long-term role.

Grade: Round 4

CB15: Zy Alexander, LSU

Zy Alexander is a long, physical cornerback with good instincts and solid tackling ability, but his athletic limitations raise concerns about his ability to hold up on the outside. While his footwork is clean and he flashes strong zone coverage ability, he lacks the speed, burst, and recovery skills to stay in phase against quicker receivers. His hips are serviceable but not particularly fluid, and he doesn’t have the range or closing gear to consistently recover once beaten. Alexander profiles best as a depth piece with the potential to grow into a bigger role, but his lack of top-end movement skills makes his path to an NFL starting job an uphill battle.

Grade: Round 5