Cornerback Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/30/2025

Player Rankings - Cornerback

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
34

CB
Dezz
Ricks

6-1 195lbs 4.38
CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.38 79 297
77.0
33

CB
DeVonta
Smith

6-0 205lbs 4.48
CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.48 106 431.5
78.0
32

CB
Preston
Hodge

6-0 195lbs 4.53
CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.53 97 380.3
79.0
31

CB
King
Mack

5-10 206lbs 4.35
CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
206lbs 5-10 4.35 57 195
79.0
Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to...
30

CB
Damari
Brown

6-2 195lbs 4.63
CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.63 62 230
79.1
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Tracks the ball well downfield and has the innate feel for high-point passes. He’s willing to come...
29

CB
Denver
Harris

6-0 190lbs 4.39
CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.39 81 313
79.4
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well...
28

CB
Gentry
Williams

6-0 187lbs 4.29
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
187lbs 6-0 4.29 85 326.5
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....
27

CB
Jaylon
Braxton

6-0 190lbs 4.48
CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.48 60 210
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...
26

CB
Tony
Grimes

6-2 190lbs 4.30
CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.30 114 460
80.4
Tony Grimes brings a tantalizing blend of measurables and raw talent to the cornerback position. His rare combination of size, speed, and...
25

CB
D'Angelo
Ponds

5-9 170lbs 4.35
CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
170lbs 5-9 4.35 30 118.5
80.8
Has a nice, low backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to play off his man. Ponds also has the good long speed to turn and run as...
24

CB
Ja'Keem
Jackson

6-1 189lbs 4.45
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
189lbs 6-1 4.45 54 187
81.0
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
23

CB
Dijon
Johnson

6-1 200lbs 4.48
CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.48 63 231
81.1
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Aware zone cornerback who is also...

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.
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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.