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;

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.

#	Player	Pos	H/W/S	Weight	Height	40YD	AVG POS RANK	AVG OVR RANK	Rating	Summary
52	CB Quavian White	5-8 187lbs 4.50	CB	187lbs	5-8	4.50	93	395	70.7 MORE>>	Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the...
7	CB Mike Sainristil	5-9 182lbs 4.47	CB	182lbs	5-9	4.47	15	63.8	86.2 MORE>>	Mike Sainristil's journey from offense to defense showcases his adaptability and high football IQ, making him an intriguing prospect for...
32	CB Daequan Hardy	5-9 179lbs 4.38	CB	179lbs	5-9	4.38	60	251.3	78.0 MORE>>	Fast and agile, Hardy sticks to receivers and closes on the ball. Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his...
17	CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr....	5-10 194lbs 4.48	CB	194lbs	5-10	4.48	31	97.2	83.5 MORE>>	Jarvis Brownlee Jr. enters the draft with the tape of a scrappy, instinctual nickel corner whose motor and physicality at the line scream...
24	CB Chau Smith-Wade	5-10 184lbs 4.54	CB	184lbs	5-10	4.54	42	145.2	80.8 MORE>>	Chau Smith-Wade enters the NFL Draft as a nuanced corner with a toolkit that screams versatility and high football IQ. His tape at...
41	CB A.J. Woods	5-10 186lbs 4.42	CB	186lbs	5-10	4.42	77	312.3	75.0 MORE>>	Closing speed and willingness to make the big hit make him one of the more versatile safeties in the class. Woods has good size and is a...
55	CB Chandler Jones	5-10 186lbs 4.43	CB	186lbs	5-10	4.43	104	422	67.0 MORE>>	Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close...
6	CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr...	5-11 183lbs 4.51	CB	183lbs	5-11	4.51	8	43.8	87.0 MORE>>	Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has solidified himself as a premier man-coverage CB out of Missouri, showcasing elite press skills and a natural...
10	CB Max Melton	5-11 187lbs 4.39	CB	187lbs	5-11	4.39	22	75.4	85.3 MORE>>	Max Melton enters the NFL Draft as a scheme-versatile DB with a skill set that resonates well in the league's current defensive paradigms....
11	CB Andru Phillips	5-11 190lbs 4.48	CB	190lbs	5-11	4.48	29	90.4	84.9 MORE>>	In the crucible of NFL scrutiny, Andru Phillips flashes a toolkit ripe with pro-caliber traits: twitchy athleticism, fluid hips, and a...
12	CB Kris Abrams-Drain...	5-11 179lbs 4.44	CB	179lbs	5-11	4.44	24	84.2	84.5 MORE>>	With a college career showcasing rapid development in coverage skills, agility, and an innate ability to disrupt passes, Abrams-Draine has...
20	CB Josh Newton	5-11 190lbs 4.51	CB	190lbs	5-11	4.51	32	101.1	82.0 MORE>>	Josh Newton's tenure at both UL Monroe and TCU showcased a player who not only adapted to but thrived in a new defensive role after moving...

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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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.