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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LAST UPDATED: 04/23/2024

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
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...
23

CB
Decamerion
Richardson

6-2 188lbs 4.34
CB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
188lbs 6-2 4.34 44 154
80.3
Decamerion Richardson stands out as a cornerback with impressive raw athleticism that could translate well at the NFL level. With elite...
19

CB
Nehemiah
Pritchett

6-0 190lbs 4.36
CB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.36 36 116.8
82.1
Nehemiah Pritchett projects as a potential Day 2 selection, offering a tantalizing mix of length, fluidity, and coverage versatility that...
32

CB
Daequan
Hardy

5-9 179lbs 4.38
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
179lbs 5-9 4.38 60 251.3
77.0
Fast and agile, Hardy sticks to receivers and closes on the ball. Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his...
33

CB
Deantre
Prince

6-0 183lbs 4.38
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
183lbs 6-0 4.38 54 230
76.8
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Has more...
18

CB
Jarrian
Jones

6-0 190lbs 4.38
CB
JAX   Mascot
JAX Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.38 37 116.8
82.7
Jarrian Jones enters the NFL Draft as a high-ceiling prospect whose tape reveals both tantalizing traits and areas ripe for refinement. On...
42

CB
Storm
Duck

6-0 201lbs 4.38
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.38 81 323.5
74.0
Very aggressive attacking receiver blocks and tackles like a safety. Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands,...
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....
54

CB
Sevyn
Banks

6-2 205lbs 4.41
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
205lbs 6-2 4.41 99 411
46.8
Explodes out of his backpedal and has exceptional closing speed, showing excellent timing and the ball skills to come up with the...
41

CB
A.J.
Woods

5-10 186lbs 4.42
CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
186lbs 5-10 4.42 77 312.3
74.3
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Woods has good size and is a...
13

CB
DJ
James

6-0 175lbs 4.42
CB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.42 23 83.6
84.1
D.J. James enters the NFL Draft as one of the top pure coverage talents in his class. Despite his slight frame and lack of ideal NFL...

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.