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
52

CB
Quavian
White

5-8 187lbs 4.50
CB
Georgia State   Mascot
Georgia State Mascot
187lbs 5-8 4.50 93 395
50.3
Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the...
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...
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...
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...
16

CB
Jarvis
Brownlee Jr....

5-10 194lbs 4.48
CB
TEN   Mascot
TEN Mascot
194lbs 5-10 4.48 31 97.2
83.0
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. enters the draft with the tape of a scrappy, instinctual nickel corner whose motor and physicality at the line scream...
55

CB
Chandler
Jones

5-10 186lbs 4.43
CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
186lbs 5-10 4.43 104 422
45.2
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close...
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...
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...
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...
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...
38

CB
Josh
Wallace

5-11 185lbs 4.51
CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
185lbs 5-11 4.51 70 289
75.3
Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Wallace has the quick and surprisingly powerful...
20

CB
Josh
Newton

5-11 190lbs 4.51
CB
CIN   Mascot
CIN Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.51 32 101.1
81.2
Josh Newton's tenure at both UL Monroe and TCU showcased a player who not only adapted to but thrived in a new defensive role after moving...

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.