Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
|
6-2
219lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
219lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 12 | 70.4 |
85.1
|
With Kilgore you're watching a defensive back whose run support jumps off the screen while his coverage skills remain a work in progress.... |
33 |
|
5-10
206lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
206lbs | 5-10 | 4.35 | 56 | 220.3 |
78.0
|
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to... |
39 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.48 | 103 | 492 |
76.0
|
|
54 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 144 | 638.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
28 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 54 | 211.7 |
79.0
|
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s... |
55 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 150 | 659 |
69.0
|
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. He’s tall-framed with... |
27 |
|
6-1
200lbs
4.48
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-1 | 4.48 | 70 | 276.5 |
79.4
|
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... |
10 |
|
6-1
197lbs
4.28
|
CB |
|
197lbs | 6-1 | 4.28 | 17 | 81.2 |
83.8
|
Jackson's elite speed allows him to recover from coverage mistakes that would doom slower corners, yet his inconsistent route recognition... |
37 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.63
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 73 | 287 |
77.0
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come... |
36 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 93 | 402 |
77.3
|
|
56 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.42
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 145 | 643.5 |
67.1
|
Physical run supporter in the Antoine Winfield mold with short-area explosiveness to leave his mark on ballcarriers. Tate has good size... |
38 |
|
6-1
195lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 82 | 347 |
76.2
|