Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (29) against Minnesota Golden Gophers during their game at Huntington Bank Stadium at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN on September 2, 2021. Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch;
Cornerback Rankings 2024 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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CB |
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190lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 3 | 17.3 |
88.5
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
2 |
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 7 | 38.4 |
87.5
|
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. King has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed,... |
3 |
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 13 | 58.8 |
86.0
|
On the boundary, Marshall has the strong core and hips to latch on to receivers and escort them to the sideline. Marshall has the core... |
4 |
|
CB |
|
174lbs | 6-1 | 4.60 | 17 | 80.5 |
84.9
|
Instincts are outstanding, and James does an excellent job in route recognition. James has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball... |
5 |
|
CB |
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185lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 19 | 82.5 |
84.5
|
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Has the fluidity, speed and quick... |
6 |
|
CB |
|
182lbs | 6-1 | 4.42 | 25 | 102.5 |
83.7
|
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Has good awareness and quick feet. Fluid backpedal,... |
7 |
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 30 | 128 |
83.0
|
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Jones has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed,... |
8 |
|
CB |
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179lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 33 | 161.3 |
79.0
|
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Has... |
9 |
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-2 | 4.45 | 40 | 221.5 |
78.3
|
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Hart also does a nice job breaking down in... |
10 |
|
CB |
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195lbs | 6-2 | 4.53 | 43 | 234.5 |
78.0
|
Can get up under a receiver’s chin and has the speed to flip his hips and run downfield. Battle has the quick and surprisingly powerful... |
11 |
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.55 | 41 | 231 |
78.0
|
Attacks the ball with authority, with quick read-and-react ability. Willing and physical tackler, flashes toughness and aggressive nature... |
12 |
|
CB |
|
176lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 46 | 262.5 |
76.5
|
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... |