Cornerback Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (29) against Minnesota Golden Gophers during their game at Huntington Bank Stadium at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN on September 2, 2021. Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch;
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (29) against Minnesota Golden Gophers during their game at Huntington Bank Stadium at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN on September 2, 2021. Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch;

CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

Kool-Aid McKinstry from Alabama stands out in the 2024 NFL Draft Cornerback class with his all-encompassing skill set. Combine with prototypical size, he boasts elite technique, speed, and agility, and is able to mirror receivers deep. He made first-team All-SEC in 2022, and assuming continues to develop could be a top-five selection.

Denzel Burke of Ohio State, a former four-star recruit, showed promise with a 58.3 QB rating when targeted in his freshman year. Despite some regression in 2022, Burke's explosive athleticism, flexibility, and physicality still make him an exciting cover man prospect, with some room for refinement.

Javon Bullard from Georgia brings versatility and an aggressive mentality to the table. As an active nickel defender in 2022, he showed agility, and obvious technical skills as he surrendered a QB rating of just 77.6

Kalen King of Penn State earned national recognition in 2022, making a name for himself by snagging three interceptions and making 15 pass defenses. Despite just average size, King's athleticism, excellent ball skills, and physicality make him a potential first-round selection.
LAST UPDATED: 09/15/2023

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Kool-Aid
McKinstry

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
188lbs 6-1 4.55 1 11.1
90.5
Lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Legitimate NFL-caliber athlete. Aware zone cornerback who is also...
2

Kalen
King

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
188lbs 5-11 4.50 2 17.6
89.6
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. King has loose hips to go along with good top-end...
3

Cooper
DeJean

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
209lbs 6-1 4.50 3 23
87.9
Good energy and toughness, although he needs to improve his tackling technique for consistent results. Has the violent hands to...
4

Javon
Bullard

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.50 5 33.3
87.5
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. Aware zone cornerback who also shows...
5

Nate
Wiggins

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.55 9 39.2
86.6
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the fluidity, speed and quick...
6

Kamari
Lassiter

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.58 8 38.4
86.6
Has quick feet and above-average straight-line speed with improving patience as a runner. Follows pulling guards and makes smart...
7

Caelen
Carson

CB
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.48 12 44.1
86.4
Carson tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Flashes some physicality as...
8

Max
Melton

CB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.44 18 70.3
86.1
Great on route recognition, albeit with some room for improvement in footwork during transitions. Exceptional hand-eye coordination and...
9

Denzel
Burke

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.50 11 44
86.0
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing...
10

Josh
Newton

CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.60 10 41.1
86.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Newton has good size and is a fluid mover, capable...
11

D.J.
James

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
174lbs 6-1 4.60 19 73.1
85.3
Instincts are outstanding, and James does an excellent job in route recognition. James has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball...
12

Jason
Marshall Jr....

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
198lbs 6-1 4.50 15 61.6
85.1
On the boundary, he has the strong core and hips to latch on to receivers and escort them to the sideline. He possesses the...

2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Cornerback

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
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2024 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Cornerback

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.