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
27

CB
Kalen
King

5-11 191lbs 4.61
CB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
191lbs 5-11 4.61 34 111.1
79.7
Kalen King emerges as a savvy, scheme-diverse corner with the football IQ and competitive edge projected to make an immediate impact...
45

CB
Sheridan
Jones

6-0 190lbs 4.60
CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.60 87 361
71.1
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Jones has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed,...
50

CB
BJ
Mayes

6-1 185lbs 4.58
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
185lbs 6-1 4.58 89 370
56.3
Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Mayes can move well laterally and shows...
56

CB
Armani
Chatman

6-0 205lbs 4.58
CB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.58 113 479.5
30.0
He’s excellent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills...
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....
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...
34

CB
Daijahn
Anthony

6-0 195lbs 4.55
CB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.55 62 257.5
76.7
He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong punch and the ability to reroute receivers. Flashes good ball skills. Anthony has the...
25

CB
Chau
Smith-Wade

5-10 184lbs 4.54
CB
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
184lbs 5-10 4.54 42 145.2
80.2
Chau Smith-Wade enters the NFL Draft as a nuanced corner with a toolkit that screams versatility and high football IQ. His tape at...
30

CB
Ryan
Watts

6-3 208lbs 4.53
CB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
208lbs 6-3 4.53 55 234.3
77.8
Watts tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Tracks the ball well and has...
44

CB
Shyheim
Battle

6-2 195lbs 4.53
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.53 86 359
71.4
Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Battle has the quick and surprisingly powerful...
40

CB
Ryan
Cooper Jr.

5-11 184lbs 4.52
CB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
184lbs 5-11 4.52 76 305
74.6
Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Cooper can move well laterally and...
43

CB
Willie
Roberts

5-11 190lbs 4.52
CB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.52 83 331.3
73.0
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Aware zone cornerback who is also...

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.