Cornerback Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 02/28/2025

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
24

CB
Mac
McWilliams

5-10 191lbs 4.41
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
191lbs 5-10 4.41 56 233.2
82.0
McWilliams fits best as a slot corner in a zone-heavy scheme where his processing speed and quick-trigger athleticism can shine. His...
26

CB
Brandon
Adams

6-2 182lbs 4.53
CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
182lbs 6-2 4.53 52 224.6
81.6
Looking ahead, Adams projects as a developmental prospect who could find a role in a press-heavy scheme that simplifies his...
27

CB
Jaylin
Smith

5-10 187lbs 4.45
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
187lbs 5-10 4.45 48 218.6
81.5
Smith's film reveals a developmental prospect whose versatility could be both blessing and curse at the next level. His experience across...
28

CB
Aydan
White

6-0 183lbs 4.50
CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
183lbs 6-0 4.50 79 388
80.4
White projects as a potential starter in zone-heavy schemes that maximize his read-and-react skills. His ball-hawking ability and coverage...
29

CB
Justin
Walley

5-10 190lbs 4.40
CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
190lbs 5-10 4.40 37 167
80.0
Walley brings a well-rounded skill set to the table, with the potential to contribute in multiple defensive schemes. His ability to play...
30

CB
Marcus
Harris

5-11 189lbs 4.45
CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.45 64 269.7
80.0
Harris is the type of player who makes scouts pound the table on day three. His elite run defense and exceptional tackling ability jump...
31

CB
Isas
Waxter

6-1 209lbs 4.56
CB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
209lbs 6-1 4.56 74 319.3
79.7
32

CB
Fentrell
Cypress II

6-0 182lbs 4.40
CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
182lbs 6-0 4.40 71 292.7
79.3
Cypress fits the mold of a scheme-specific contributor in the NFL, with his skill set best suited for a primary zone defense. His fluid...
33

CB
Jacobe
Covington

6-2 200lbs 4.52
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.52 76 338
78.8
A long-limbed boundary corner with natural press-man skills and multi-position versatility in the secondary. Shows the physical tools...
34

CB
Bilhal
Kone

6-1 190lbs 4.43
CB
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.43 58 234.8
78.0
35

CB
Noah
Daniels

6-0 210lbs 4.42
CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.42 80 390
73.1
Based on athletic ability and talent Daniels alone would be an easy first-round selection, but the huge elephant in the room is an almost...
36

CB
Dontae
Manning

5-10 190lbs 4.39
CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
190lbs 5-10 4.39 91 468.5
68.9
Has good awareness and quick feet. Fluid backpedal, aggressive attacking the receiver from the snap, and flashes spectacular ball...

2025 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.
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2025 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.