Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/21/2025

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
12

CB
Tacario
Davis

6-4 190lbs 4.51
CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
190lbs 6-4 4.51 14 78.6
83.7
Tacario Davis showcases elite traits that make him a standout prospect. His length and physicality at the line of scrimmage disrupt...
30

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.48 62 253
78.5
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...
1

CB
Malik
Muhammad

6-0 190lbs 4.47
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.47 6 36.8
87.9
Muhammad brings immediate value as a defender who can contribute in multiple packages from day one. What jumps off the tape is his natural...
20

CB
DJ
McKinney

6-2 190lbs 4.41
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.41 35 135.3
82.1
35

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 85 357
77.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
14

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 17 91.3
83.6
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
29

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 106 495
78.6
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
61

CB
Prophet
Brown

5-11 190lbs 4.30
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.30 139 626
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...
34

CB
Ja'Keem
Jackson

6-1 189lbs 4.45
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.45 78 308
78.0
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
18

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 43 173.5
82.6
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
42

CB
Christian
Gray

6-0 187lbs 4.45
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.45 65 263
75.0
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Gray has solid ball skills. Has the quick feet to mirror receivers...
7

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 12 72
85.0
When the tape stops rolling on Mansoor Delane, you're left with a study in contrasts. The instincts leap off the screen – he processes...

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.