Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
30

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.48 61 236
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...
3

CB
Malik
Muhammad

6-0 190lbs 4.47
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.47 4 22
88.7
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Muhammad has loose hips to go along with good top-end...
32

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 64 256
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
15

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 16 111
83.2
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
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 60 231
80.4
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
56

CB
Prophet
Brown

5-11 190lbs 4.30
CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.30 219 954
39.3
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...
27

CB
Ja'Keem
Jackson

6-1 189lbs 4.45
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.45 51 207
81.0
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
2

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 3 18
88.8
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
37

CB
Christian
Gray

6-0 187lbs 4.45
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.45 88 380
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...
17

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 4 123
83.0
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror...
31

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 63 251
79.9
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary....
41

CB
Nyland
Green

6-1 186lbs 4.50
CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
186lbs 6-1 4.50 94 417
69.6
While built more like a cornerback than a safety, Green has the vision, range, hitting ability, and ball skills teams want at free safety...

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.