Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 |
|
5-11
189lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 40 | 173 |
82.6
|
The 2025 season will determine whether Mathews can translate his obvious athletic gifts into consistent, polished cornerback play... |
44 |
|
5-11
170lbs
4.34
|
CB |
|
170lbs | 5-11 | 4.34 | 109 | 520.5 |
74.6
|
Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Flashes good ball skills.... |
61 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 146 | 653 |
63.0
|
Has the length and speed to emerge as a starter two or three years down the line. Long-armed press corner with size, athleticism and ball... |
25 |
|
5-11
181lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 56 | 228 |
80.0
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |
26 |
|
5-11
194lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 58 | 233 |
79.9
|
Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game. Washington has the quick feet and loose... |
53 |
|
6-0
180lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 118 | 578.5 |
71.4
|
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. Tracks the ball well downfield... |
54 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 148 | 658.5 |
70.3
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
21 |
|
6-0
177lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
177lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 33 | 141 |
81.8
|
His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Calhoun would have had bigger interception numbers in... |
36 |
|
6-0
195lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 97 | 416.3 |
77.3
|
|
52 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.53
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.53 | 102 | 497 |
72.6
|
Lovett has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house... |
2 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 2 | 14 |
87.7
|
McCoy brings scheme versatility that allows him to excel in multiple systems, though he'll particularly shine in defenses emphasizing... |
55 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.50 | 154 | 678 |
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... |