2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback

2/5/24: In 2024, Hunter had 96 receptions for 1,258 yards with 15 touchdowns receiving and one rushing. He has 35 tackles with four interceptions, 11 passes broken up, and a forced fumble on defense. Hunter dominated against North Dakota State, Baylor, UCF, and Oklahoma State. He allowed one receiving touchdown against Utah. Hunter is playing with a shoulder injury, and teams also have some medical concerns after Hunter had injuries the previous two seasons.

6/18/24: Hunter flashed dominant cover ability in 2023 with 31 tackles, three interceptions, and five passes defended before getting injured. As a part-time receiver, Hunter also totaled 16 receptions for 213 yards. At Jackson State in 2022, he recorded 19 tackles, two interceptions, and eight passes broken up. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder possesses otherworldly athleticism alongside superb instincts and feel.

2/5/24: Johnson recorded 14 tackles, two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns), and three passes defended. In Week 1, Johnson had a critical interception he returned 86 yards for a touchdown.

6/18/24: Johnson played really well for the Wolverines in 2023 and provided very good coverage late in the year during their championship run. He totaled 27 tackles, four interceptions, and four passes defended for 2023. In 2022, he recorded 27 tackles, three interceptions, and three passes broken up. Johnson has a good skill set and upside.

2/5/24: In 2024, Revel had two interceptions, two passes broken up, and eight tackles. He played in three games before suffering a torn ACL in practice to end his season. Revel is a big cornerback that has impressive speed and athleticism for a big cornerback. In 2023, he had 55 tackles with 12 passes broken up and one interception. Revel decided to enter the 2025 NFL Draft.

2/5/24: Thomas is a big cornerback who played well for the Seminoles in 2024. His strong play went under the radar with Florida State having a rough season, but Thomas provided tight coverage on receivers all season. He totaled 53 tackles with an interception and four passes broken up. In 2023 he had 29 tackles with 10 passes batted. Multiple team sources think Thomas could be a first-rounder next April.

2/5/24: Barron has 50 tackles with five interceptions and 11 passes broken up this season. He had quality production in 2023 (59 tackles, one interception, five breakups) and 2022 (74 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up). Barron might be moved into the slot if he is smaller than his listed numbers.

2/5/24: In 2024, Morrison had 20 tackles and three passes broken up in six games before a hip injury ended his season.

6/18/24: In 2023, Morrison notched 31 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defended. He had a nice performance against Ohio State, helping to limit Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka. Morrison was a freshman sensation in 2022, recording 33 tackles, six interceptions, and five passes defended. The 6-foot, 185-pounder has talent and upside.

2/5/24: Amos flashed on tape for Alabama in 2023, and he has picked up where he left off after transferring to Ole Miss. Thus far in 2024, Amos has 47 tackles with three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. Amos has good size, speed, and athleticism. He could be a first-round pick next April.

2/5/24: Hairston has 19 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, four passes broken up, and one interception. He has been out since late September with a shoulder injury.

6/18/24: Hairston had a breakout 2023 season and was phenomenal for the Wildcats. He had five interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, to go along with six passes broken up and 66 tackles. Hairston has good height, length, and instincts. It would help Hairston if he added some weight to tackle in the NFL.

2/5/24: Riley had 33 tackles with two interceptions, nine passes broken up, and a forced fumble in 2024. He had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl.

6/18/24: Team sources said Riley played well in 2023 and that they felt he could be a solid backup/rotational cornerback in the NFL. Riley has versatile size, so he could be a valuable backup for the slot or outside corner. In 2023, he totaled 49 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defended. Riley previously played at Middle Tennessee.

2/5/24: In 2024, Strong has 32 tackles with seven passes broken up, two interceptions, and one forced fumble Strong played well for the Hokies in 2023, reestablishing their tradition of NFL cornerback talent. He recorded 25 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes broken up. Strong has quality size and has the potential to rise.

2/5/24: Hill has impressed some team sources with his early play in 2024 and his 2023 tape. They say he has good size, instincts, ball skills, and coverage ability. They wonder some about his overall speed and explosiveness, but they feel he is a natural football player. In 2024, Hill had 21 tackles with an interception and one pass broken up.

6/19/24: Hill did not make a lot of tackles for the Cornhuskers in 2023, but he made an impact by disrupting the passing attack of offenses. Hill totaled four interceptions with 13 passes defended to go along with 26 tackles. It would help Hill to get stronger and improve as a tackler in 2024.

2/5/24: Muhammad has 36 tackles and 11 passes broken up thus far.

6/18/24: Muhammad is a gritty football player who lacks strength but has impressive instincts and playmaking ability. In 2023, Muhammad played at Washington and was very productive, recording 46 tackles with three interceptions and 14 passes broken up. He had 48 tackles with an interception and nine passes defended in 2022. Before playing with Washington, Muhammad was at Oklahoma State.

2/5/24: In 2024, Walley has 42 tackles, two interceptions, and nine passes broken up

6/18/24: Team sources said Walley impressed them during the 2023 season as they prepared reports on Walley in case he decided to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Walley was a steady defender for Minnesota. In 2023, he has 36 tackles, eight passes broken up, a forced fumble, and an interception. Walley was a gritty defender for the Golden Gophers in 2022, recording 39 tackles, three picks, and two passes defended. Given his size, Walley might be a better fit as a slot corner as a pro, but he is a smooth nickel corner who can run the route and prevent separation. Walley could end up being a second-day prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.

2/5/24: Nicholson has 30 tackles with a pass broken up thus far.

6/18/24: Nicholson totaled 36 tackles, two forced fumbles, and six passes defended for Illinois in 2023. After the season, he transferred to Ole Miss but then flipped to Louisville. In recent years, Illinois has produced some excellent defensive back prospects for the NFL, and Nicholson was brought in with a talented group. In 2022, Nicholson recorded 19 tackles, an interception, and seven passes defended. Given his size, Nicholson could fit best as an inside slot corner as a pro.

2/5/24: Stout is undersized for the NFL, but he could earn a role as a slot corner. In 2024, he had 53 tackles with an interception, one pass broken up, and a sack. He had 44 tackles and four interceptions in 2022. Stout earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

2/5/24: Parrish is a short, nickel corner prospect for the NFL. He is a feisty player who is physical and really competes. In 2024, he had 50 tackles with one interception and seven passes defended.

2/5/24: Smith had a solid senior year with 37 tackles, five interceptions, and six passes broken up while also contributing as a returner on special teams. Smith earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl and had a decent week in Mobile. He could compete for a backup with upside.

2/5/24: McWilliams could be a competitor as a nickel corner in the NFL. He had 32 tackles with an interception and two passes broken up in 2024. McWilliams had a decent week of practice at the Senior Bowl.

2/5/24: Igbinosun had 45 tackles, two interceptions, and nine passes broken up. He played very well against Penn State, showing coverage and ball skills. Igbinosun has size and plays physical football, but he grabs a lot because of speed and twitch limitations.

6/18/24: Igbinosun is a big cornerback with the skill set to be a riser for the 2025 NFL Draft. Igbinosun totaled 59 tackles with five passes broken up in 2023. The previous season, he had 36 tackles and five breakups while playing for Ole Miss. It would help Igbinosun if he produced some interceptions in 2024 as he has zero combined over his previous two seasons.

2/5/24: Kone is a big cornerback who showed impressive tackling as a senior with the Broncos. He totaled 70 tackles with an interception and eight passes broken up. Kone earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He needs to run well in pre-draft workouts.

2/5/24: Williams was a tough corner for the Bears in 2024. He recorded 52 tackles with seven interceptions, eight passes broken up, and a forced fumble.

2/5/24: Cypress had 27 tackles with five passes broken up.

6/18/24: Although Florida State had more experienced corners, Cypress was a starter in 2023 and a solid contributor for the Seminoles. He totaled 40 tackles with a forced fumble and seven passes broken up. In the previous three seasons, Cyrpess played at Virginia. In 2022 he had 13 break ups to go along with 39 tackles. Cyrpess enters his final season with only one interception that he recorded in 2022.

2/5/24: Hancock had 48 tackles with eight passes broken up, one interception, and two forced fumbles.

6/18/24: Hancock had 41 tackles, two forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions and four passes defended in 2023. He possesses good size and upside.

2/5/24: Burke had 48 tackles with two interceptions and two passes defended in 2024. He was a solid player for the Buckeyes but is more of a backup for the NFL.

6/18/24: In 2023, Burke totaled 24 tackles, an interception and eight passes defended. He recorded 34 tackles and five breakups in 2022. Burke has NFL size, but he has some technique issues that he needs to clean up. Team sources felt Burke should not enter the 2024 NFL Draft, and Burke was wise to go back to school to improve before going pro.

2/5/24: Alexander had 29 tackles with two interceptions and three passes broken up.

6/18/24: Alexander was a standout at Southeastern Louisiana for two seasons before transferring to LSU. In 2021, he had an impressive debut with six interceptions. In his second season, Alexander totaled 24 tackles with three interceptions and four passes broken up. As a junior, Alexander had a respectable season for LSU, recording 44 tackles with two interceptions and seven passes defended. Alexander has good size and could be a riser in 2024 if he shows speed and can run the route to prevent separation.

2/5/24: Vaughn has 39 tackles, two sacks, and five passes batted.

6/18/24: Vaughn had 53 tackles, an interception, and six passes broken up in 2023. He had some mixed performances and didn’t help himself. Vaughn is a big cornerback who has plus size and length. In 2022, he recorded 25 tackles and nine passes defended. Even though Vaughn is a big corner, he moves well for his size. It would help Vaughn to show more ball skills and produce some interceptions in 2024.

2/5/24: Marshall had 20 tackles with a forced fumble and four passes broken up. He had a bad tape against Miami to open the season.

6/18/24: Marshall totaled 26 tackles and 11 passes broken up in 2023. He was inconsistent in coverage and gave up some big plays, but he has a quality skill set. Marshall was wise to return to school and improve before going pro. Marshall has quality size and speed, but he needs to become more consistent in his technique and improve his route recognition. In 2022, Marshall recorded 29 tackles, an interception, and eight passes defended. He has the potential to rise if he can improve his technique and consistency.

2/5/24: Dotson had 49 tackles with five interceptions and six passes broken up.

6/18/24: Dotson broke out in the 2022 season, recording 54 tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. In 2023, he had 48 tackles, four interceptions, and 11 passes defended. Dotson has good height and length and could be a riser for the 2025 NFL Draft.

2/5/24: Smith has had a respectable senior season totaling 58 tackles with two interceptions and two passes defended. In 2023, Smith had 76 tackles with zero interceptions and one pass batted. Smith could stand to get stronger for the NFL.

2/5/24: In 2024, Adams had 14 tackles with two interceptions and two passes broken up. He hasn’t played since late October. Adams is a tall corner with good length. He showed enough ability to earn a Senior Bowl invitation.

2/5/24: In 2024, Porter has been a dependable cover corner for the Cyclones. He has 18 tackles with three interceptions and two passes broken up. Porter needs to show speed and twitch in the lead-up to the draft to rise.

2/5/24: Bryant had 37 tackles with seven passes broken up and four interceptions in 2024.

6/18/24: Bryant had a solid 2021 season for Kansas, recording 22 tackles, two interceptions and one pass broken up. He lost his 2022 season to an ankle injury. In 2023, Bryant recorded 30 tackles, two interceptions, and five passes defended. Team sources said Bryant had day-three potential if he had decided to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.

2/5/24: Grimes had 20 tackles and five passes broken up.

6/18/24: Grimes was a backup for Texas A&M in 2023. He transferred to Michigan State after the season. Prior to 2023, Grimes played at North Carolina. In 2022, Grimes recorded 36 tackles with seven passes defended. He totaled nine passes broken up and 47 tackles in 2021. He did not record an interception for North Carolina in either season.

2/5/24: Lewis had 37 tackles, an interception, and 12 passes broken up.

6/18/24: As the third cornerback for Notre Dame, Lewis notched nine tackles, an interception, and three passes broken up over the course of 2023. Lewis recorded 29 tackles, an interception, and four passes defended in 2022. He played better in 2021, having put up 53 tackles, an interception, and four passes broken up. After the 2023 season, Lewis transferred to Syracuse.