Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 05/07/2025

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
39

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 102 473
76.0
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...
19

CB
Antonio
Kite

6-0 175lbs 4.48
CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.48 32 126
82.4
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...
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...
41

CB
Josh
Thompson

6-0 194lbs 4.40
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
194lbs 6-0 4.40 114 548.5
75.0
Has good trajectory assessment on the thrown ball, breaks quickly and has decent ball skillsTakes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A...
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...
40

CB
Ceyair
Wright

6-0 180lbs 4.35
CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.35 103 474.5
75.0
Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the...
32

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 88 370.5
78.0
Williams' athletic profile and coverage skills make him a high upside day-three prospect for teams looking to add depth to their secondary....
22

CB
Xavier
Scott

5-11 190lbs 4.52
CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.52 47 181.3
81.5
Scott is a scheme-diverse defensive back who will make his earliest impact from the slot, where his processing speed and short-area...
49

CB
Tyreek
Chappell

5-11 185lbs 4.45
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
185lbs 5-11 4.45 117 566
74.0
Chappell profiles as a day three selection with the potential to outplay his draft position. His skill set is best suited for nickel...
16

CB
DJ
Harvey

5-11 176lbs 4.44
CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
176lbs 5-11 4.44 26 104.5
83.5

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Cornerback

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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.