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.
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Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

CB
Quinyon
Mitchell

6-0 195lbs 4.33
CB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.33 1 17.6
88.8
Quinyon Mitchell has the tools to make an immediate splash in the NFL, but he's got some polishing to do first. His game tape from Toledo...
2

CB
Terrion
Arnold

6-0 189lbs 4.50
CB
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.50 4 22.9
88.4
Terrion Arnold emerges from Alabama's football crucible as a high-caliber cornerback prospect for the NFL Draft. His transition from...
3

CB
Cooper
DeJean

6-0 203lbs 4.50
CB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.50 2 22.2
88.3
Cooper DeJean is a potential first-round pick for the 2024 NFL Draft. His ability in zone defense and effectiveness in space suggest he'll...
4

CB
Nate
Wiggins

6-1 173lbs 4.28
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
173lbs 6-1 4.28 3 22.8
87.8
Nate Wiggins emerges as a potential top-five cornerback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, offering a compelling blend of physical...
5

CB
Kool-Aid
McKinstry

6-0 199lbs 4.55
CB
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
199lbs 6-0 4.55 5 24.7
87.6
Kool-Aid McKinstry brings a compelling mix to the table, and there's no doubting his ceiling at the next level. The kid shows up on...
6

CB
Ennis
Rakestraw Jr...

5-11 183lbs 4.51
CB
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
183lbs 5-11 4.51 8 43.8
86.9
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has solidified himself as a premier man-coverage CB out of Missouri, showcasing elite press skills and a natural...
7

CB
Mike
Sainristil

5-9 182lbs 4.47
CB
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
182lbs 5-9 4.47 15 63.8
86.1
Mike Sainristil's journey from offense to defense showcases his adaptability and high football IQ, making him an intriguing prospect for...
8

CB
T.J.
Tampa

6-1 189lbs 4.45
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.45 14 58.6
85.8
TJ Tampa's size and press coverage skills stand out, offering the physicality to jam receivers at the line and disrupt routes early. His...
9

CB
Kamari
Lassiter

6-0 186lbs 4.58
CB
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
186lbs 6-0 4.58 10 46.3
85.6
Kamari Lassiter stands out as a notable perimeter cornerback prospect, showcasing a unique blend of physicality and instinctual play....
10

CB
Max
Melton

5-11 187lbs 4.39
CB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
187lbs 5-11 4.39 22 75.4
85.4
Max Melton enters the NFL Draft as a scheme-versatile DB with a skill set that resonates well in the league's current defensive paradigms....
11

CB
Andru
Phillips

5-11 190lbs 4.48
CB
NYG   Mascot
NYG Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.48 29 90.4
85.0
In the crucible of NFL scrutiny, Andru Phillips flashes a toolkit ripe with pro-caliber traits: twitchy athleticism, fluid hips, and a...
12

CB
Kris
Abrams-Drain...

5-11 179lbs 4.44
CB
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
179lbs 5-11 4.44 24 84.2
84.3
With a college career showcasing rapid development in coverage skills, agility, and an innate ability to disrupt passes, Abrams-Draine has...

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.
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.

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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.