Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 01/03/2025

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 14 95
83.0
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror...
14

CB
Ethan
O'Connor

6-1 172lbs 4.50
CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
172lbs 6-1 4.50 25 110
82.6
Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Shows good instincts when facing...
15

CB
Kayin
Lee

5-11 181lbs 4.30
CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
181lbs 5-11 4.30 28 131
81.5
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
16

CB
Jalon
Kilgore

6-2 219lbs 4.48
CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
219lbs 6-2 4.48 32 141
81.3
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field. Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends...
17

CB
Ja'Keem
Jackson

6-1 189lbs 4.45
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.45 34 147
81.0
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
18

CB
D'Angelo
Ponds

5-9 170lbs 4.35
CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
170lbs 5-9 4.35 39 156
80.8
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as...
19

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 53 168
80.4
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
20

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.48 44 173
80.2
He’ll line up in press at times, where Braxton has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely...
21

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 79 188
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
22

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 50 210
78.0
23

CB
Christian
Gray

6-0 187lbs 4.45
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.45 63 294
73.0
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Gray has solid ball skills. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
24

CB
Cormani
McClain

6-2 175lbs 4.48
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
175lbs 6-2 4.48 65 313
71.0
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Has a nice blend of length, speed,...

2026 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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2026 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.