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
48

CB
Jamal
Hill

6-0 226lbs 4.46
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
226lbs 6-0 4.46 105 428.5
57.4
He’ll have some limitations in man coverage, but Hill should develop into a serviceable starter. In the run game, he’s aggressive coming...
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...
36

CB
Ro
Torrence

6-3 208lbs 4.50
CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
208lbs 6-3 4.50 65 278
75.5
Rashad Torrence II presents as a prospect with considerable upside due to his physical traits, but his transition to the NFL will require...
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...
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...
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...
17

CB
Cam
Hart

6-3 202lbs 4.50
CB
LAC    Mascot
LAC  Mascot
202lbs 6-3 4.50 28 90
83.0
Cam Hart enters the NFL Draft with a skill set that offers both promise and some areas for improvement. On the upside, his physicality and...
37

CB
Christian
Roland-Walla...

6-0 201lbs 4.52
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.52 72 292
75.5
Flashes good ball skills. Roland-Wallace has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. Shows...
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,...
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...
15

CB
Caelen
Carson

6-0 199lbs 4.48
CB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
199lbs 6-0 4.48 21 74.6
83.8
Caelen Carson enters the NFL draft as a cornerback with a strong foundation in man coverage and a natural impact player in run defense....
24

CB
Kamal
Hadden

6-1 196lbs 4.42
CB
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
196lbs 6-1 4.42 45 161.4
80.2
Kamal Hadden showcases the physical tools and coverage skills desired in an NFL cornerback, particularly effective in press-man...

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.