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
10

CB
Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

5-11 189lbs 4.38
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
189lbs 5-11 4.38 42 145.5
82.9
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
9

CB
Antonio
Kite

6-0 175lbs 4.48
CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
175lbs 6-0 4.48 23 94.5
83.0
8

CB
Mansoor
Delane

6-1 187lbs 4.44
CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
187lbs 6-1 4.44 10 71.5
83.0
A scheme-diverse defensive back, Delane brings coveted versatility to NFL secondaries. His ability to diagnose plays quickly and mirror...
7

CB
Domani
Jackson

6-1 197lbs 4.28
CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
197lbs 6-1 4.28 20 91
83.1
Domani Jackson enters the NFL draft as a tantalizing prospect with immense upside. His elite athleticism and physical tools make him an...
6

CB
Daylen
Everette

6-1 190lbs 4.34
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-1 4.34 18 88.5
83.2
Everette's toolkit is highlighted by his impressive length and verified speed, traits that will intrigue NFL defensive coordinators. His...
5

CB
Jacobe
Johnson

6-2 200lbs 4.52
CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.52 37 133
83.6
Long, strong and fast, has a prototypical build for a press corner. He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, lining up under an opponent’s...
4

CB
Josh
Moten

6-1 164lbs 4.43
CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
164lbs 6-1 4.43 12 77.3
83.8
3

CB
Avieon
Terrell

5-11 180lbs 4.39
CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
180lbs 5-11 4.39 3 22.4
85.7
His ball skills are very good. Terrell tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions...
2

CB
Jermod
McCoy

6-0 193lbs 4.52
CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
193lbs 6-0 4.52 2 17.2
87.6
Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. Exceptionally quick, with the feet and fluidity...
1

CB
Malik
Muhammad

6-0 190lbs 4.47
CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.47 5 36
88.7
Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Muhammad has loose hips to go along with good top-end...

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.
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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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.