Cornerback Rankings 2024 NFL Draft

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;
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 PROSPECT RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT

Kool-Aid McKinstry from Alabama stands out in the 2024 NFL Draft Cornerback class with his all-encompassing skill set. Combine with prototypical size, he boasts elite technique, speed, and agility, and is able to mirror receivers deep. He made first-team All-SEC in 2022, and assuming continues to develop could be a top-five selection.

Denzel Burke of Ohio State, a former four-star recruit, showed promise with a 58.3 QB rating when targeted in his freshman year. Despite some regression in 2022, Burke's explosive athleticism, flexibility, and physicality still make him an exciting cover man prospect, with some room for refinement.

Javon Bullard from Georgia brings versatility and an aggressive mentality to the table. As an active nickel defender in 2022, he showed agility, and obvious technical skills as he surrendered a QB rating of just 77.6

Kalen King of Penn State earned national recognition in 2022, making a name for himself by snagging three interceptions and making 15 pass defenses. Despite just average size, King's athleticism, excellent ball skills, and physicality make him a potential first-round selection.
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LAST UPDATED: 12/02/2023

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
1

Kool-Aid
McKinstry

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.55 1 12.2
90.0
Kool-Aid McKinstry brings a compelling mix to the table, and there's no doubting his ceiling at the next level. The kid shows up on...
2

Terrion
Arnold

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
196lbs 6-0 4.45 12 57.1
87.5
Has good cover skills, athleticism and big -play ability to be a lead cornerback if Arnold matures. Does a good job getting his head...
3

Kris
Abrams-Drain...

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.42 19 75.9
87.2
Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the...
4

Josh
Newton

CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.60 9 45.9
87.2
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Newton has good size and is a fluid mover, capable...
5

Nate
Wiggins

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.55 4 29.1
87.1
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

Kamari
Lassiter

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
180lbs 6-0 4.58 6 42.2
87.0
Kamari Lassiter stands out as a notable perimeter cornerback prospect, showcasing a unique blend of physicality and instinctual play....
7

T.J.
Tampa

CB
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.45 13 63.1
86.6
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
8

Kalen
King

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
191lbs 5-11 4.50 2 22.9
86.4
Kalen King emerges as a savvy, scheme-diverse corner with the football IQ and competitive edge projected to make an immediate impact...
9

Cooper
DeJean

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
207lbs 6-1 4.50 3 24.9
85.9
Good energy and toughness, although he needs to improve his tackling technique for consistent results. Has the violent hands to...
10

Denzel
Burke

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.50 5 37.4
85.9
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing...
11

Caelen
Carson

CB
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.48 14 64.3
85.4
Carson tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Flashes some physicality as...
12

Quinyon
Mitchell

CB
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
196lbs 6-0 4.55 17 72.3
85.4
Attacks the ball with authority, with quick read-and-react ability. Willing and physical tackler, flashes toughness and aggressive nature...

2024 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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2024 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.