Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
|
5-9
182lbs
4.36
|
CB |
|
182lbs | 5-9 | 4.36 | 10 | 48.4 |
85.3
|
The Combine changed the calculus on Ponds. Before Indianapolis, the conversation centered on whether his tape could outweigh his tape... |
7 |
|
5-10
187lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 5-10 | 4.45 | 15 | 58.8 |
85.5
|
After watching Abney work through his junior tape, I came away convinced this is a player who will carve out a real career in the NFL,... |
15 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.40 | 23 | 83.6 |
84.6
|
Rivers fits best as an inside cornerback at the next level. His frame and arm length will make it tough to hold up consistently on the... |
24 |
|
5-10
185lbs
4.32
|
CB |
|
185lbs | 5-10 | 4.32 | 63 | 270.8 |
81.0
|
Pride's best football came in his final season at Missouri, and the Combine backed up a lot of what the tape showed. The speed is real, the... |
25 |
|
5-10
181lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 41 | 143.7 |
80.8
|
Canady's best football is going to be played in the slot. That much is clear after watching him at Oregon, where he thrived working... |
31 |
|
5-10
183lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
183lbs | 5-10 | 4.39 | 98 | 378.3 |
78.7
|
Wilson's zone coverage instincts and ball production translate immediately to NFL packages designed around creating turnovers, though his... |
33 |
|
5-10
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-10 | 4.53 | 75 | 303.3 |
78.4
|
Harvey's best football will come in a zone-heavy scheme that lets him play with his eyes on the quarterback and break on the ball. His 2024... |
39 |
|
5-10
190lbs
4.54
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-10 | 4.54 | 102 | 412.7 |
76.5
|
|
41 |
|
5-10
196lbs
4.54
|
CB |
|
196lbs | 5-10 | 4.54 | 78 | 310 |
75.0
|
|
62 |
|
5-10
175lbs
4.24
|
CB |
|
175lbs | 5-10 | 4.24 | 109 | 477 |
61.2
|
Pleasant 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... |
2 |
|
5-11
186lbs
4.39
|
CB |
|
186lbs | 5-11 | 4.39 | 5 | 28.4 |
87.8
|
Terrell is a starting caliber NFL corner who should contribute from day one. His combination of elite ball skills, fluid athleticism, and... |
9 |
|
5-11
193lbs
4.33
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 5-11 | 4.33 | 14 | 56.2 |
84.9
|
Scott's NFL path is clear: he is a nickel corner in a defense that wants its slot player to do more than just cover. The blitzing... |