2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback

1/27/26: Delane had 45 tackles with an interception and 11 passes broken up in 2025. He has been excellent this year, including four tackles with an interception and three passes broken up against Clemson. In 2024, Delane had four interceptions with seven passes defended and 54 tackles while playing with Virginia Tech. Delane is an instinctive football player with a quality skill set for the next level. In 2023, he had one interception, one pass batted, and 54 tackles. He had eight breakups with an interception in 2022 as a freshman. Delane has good size and upside. Team sources thought he had early-round potential if he entered the 2025 NFL Draft, but Delane opted to transfer to LSU.

1/27/26: McCoy did play in 2025, but team sources feel his 2024 tape is so good, he still could be a first-round pick with top-20 potential. McCoy had an excellent sophomore season with 44 tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes broken up. He played well in 2023 with 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven breakups. McCoy is an instinctive corner with good ball skills and a willingness to tackle.

1/27/26: Cisse was an impressive cover corner for South Carolina in 2025. He had 27 tackles with an interception, five passes batted, and a forced fumble. In 2024, he had 28 tackles with five passes broken up. Cisse has quality size to go with speed and athleticism. He could be a starting man corner in the NFL. Sources from multiple teams say they think Cisse could be a late first-round or early second-round pick.

1/27/26: Terrell had 48 tackles with four forced fumbles, a sack, and nine passes batted. He is a good player, but team sources do have concerns about Terrell being small for the NFL.

The younger brother of A.J. Terrell, Avieon had a good season for the Tigers in 2024. While Terrell is not big, he is a willing tackler and had 58 stops on the season. He had two interceptions and showed nice ball skills with 12 passes broken up. He also showed an instinctive ability to do go for a punch with three forced fumbles. Terrell could stand to add some weight to his frame for the NFL, but he is an extremely fast cover corner who is superb at running the route and preventing separation.

1/27/26: Hood had a strong 2025 season for Tennessee, recording 50 tackles with one interception, eight passes broken up, and one forced fumble. Hood was supposed to be the No. 2 corner, but with Jermod McCoy out with an injury, Hood ended up being the best cover corner for the Volunteers. Hood had 24 tackles with two interceptions and six passes broken up in 2024. Prior to Tennessee, Hood played for Colorado and Auburn.

1/27/26: Jackson had 31 tackles and one breakup thus far. Jackson has not been the same and has disappointed in 2025. In 2024, Jackson had 51 tackles with seven passes defended and two interceptions. Jackson has a good skill set and potential to work out well before the draft. Jackson did not become the star he was expected to be at USC, but he could blossom at Alabama. He had 32 tackles with three passes defended in 2023.

1/27/26: In 2025, Guilbeau had 40 tackles, one interception, and three passes broken up. Guilbeau showed impressive coverage skills in 2024, blanketing receivers to keep them from getting open. In 2024, he had 58 tackles with three passes broken up. Guilbeau is a love/hate player with some team sources. He plays fast, is physical, has instincts, and has upside to develop for the NFL.

1/27/26: Some team sources said they had Muhammad as a day-three prospect, but many cornerbacks get drafted early because of the importance of the position. Scouts say that Muhammad would fit best in a zone scheme, and he does not fit well to be a man-cover corner in the NFL. They also think Muhammad might get paid to go back to Texas next season. In 2025, Muhammad had 30 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and four passes broken up. In 2024, he had 36 tackles with eight passes batted.

1/27/26: Wright had a solid season with the Cardinal, showing steady ability in coverage. In 2025, Wright had 33 tackles with four passes broken up and one interception. Wright had quality production in previous seasons, including 45 stops, five breakups, and three interceptions in 2024. He had 61 tackles with five breakups and an interception in 2023. Wright was versatile over his career with the Cardinal, showing the ability to play outside or move inside in the slot. He could be a solid backup corner with the upside to grow into a bigger role.

1/27/26: Johnson was a solid corner for the Cougars during the 2025 season. He was reliable in coverage and produced some huge plays for his defense. In 2025, Johnson had 47 tackles with five interceptions and seven passes broken up. It was a big improvement over 2024, when he had 16 tackles with two interceptions and one breakup. Johnson has adequate size for the NFL. He could get consideration as an outside or slot cornerback.

1/27/26: In 2025, Masses had a productive season for the Bears, totaling five interceptions, 12 passes broken up, and 47 tackles. The previous three seasons, Masses played at Florida International and had some quality years in South Florida before transferring to Cal. Masses earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

1/27/26: The Volunteers were poised for a loaded secondary, but Jermod McCoy missed the season with an injury. However, Kolton Hood and Jalen McMurray stepped up to form a good tandem for Tennessee. In 2025, McMurray totaled 54 tackles with three passes broken up. During his college career, McMurray totaled 18 passes broken up but only one interception. McMurray (6-0, 187) could be a solid corner candidate for the NFL.

1/27/26: Demmings played well enough against weaker competition to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. In 2025, Demmings had 18 tackles with four interceptions and five passes broken up. Demmings has good size for the NFL. If he does well in pre-draft workouts, Demmings could be a riser.

1/27/26: Ponds is a tough cover corner that has played really well for Indiana this year. In 2025, he had 60 tackles with two interceptions, 10 passes broken up, and one forced fumble. In 2024, Ponds had 55 tackles with three interceptions and nine passes batted. Ponds is a good college player, but he is extremely undersized for the NFL.

1/27/26: In 2025, Moore had 35 tackles with three passes broken up and two interceptions. In 2024, Moore had 17 tackles with two interceptions and two passes broken up. It was his first season of significant playing time, so he could rise with experience and development. Moore is a big cornerback with upside.

1/27/26: Everette has 40 tackles, an interception, and six passes defended thus far. Team sources say they see him as a mid-round backup. In 2024, Everette had 53 tackles with two forced fumbles, three interceptions, one sack, and two passes broken up. He has had some mixed outings for Georgia and was wise to return to college. Everette has a good skill set and a ton of upside to develop as he gains experience. In 2023, the sophomore corner played well for the Bulldogs, registering 29 tackles and five passes broken up. Everette has some stiffness that needs to be worked on for the NFL.

1/27/26: In 2025, Igbinosun has 42 tackles with six passes defended and two interceptions. 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. In 2023, Igbinosun totaled 59 tackles with five passes broken up. The previous season, he had 36 tackles and five breakups while playing for Ole Miss.

1/27/26: In 2025, Johnson had 48 tackles with four interceptions, eight passes broken up, and one forced fumble. He had 65 tackles with an interception, three breakups, and three forced fumbles in 2024. Some team sources say they gave Johnson a mid-round grade.

1/27/26: In 2025, Hall was a gritty defender for Iowa. He has 39 tackles with one interception and eight passes defended. His solid play landed him an invite to the Senior Bowl.

1/27/26: Prysock is a tall and long cornerback to match up against big pro receivers. In 2025 he had 48 tackles with an interception and seven passes broken up. Prysock needs to run fast and show agility in pre-draft workouts to rise before the draft.

1/27/26: Stukes played well in 2025 and was a solid defender for Arizona. He has 52 tackles with four interceptions and six passes broken up. Stukes is a big cornerback with sleeper ability to be an interesting value pick.

1/27/26: Dixon had 20 tackles with six passes broken up in 2025. He had a solid 2024 season with 43 tackles, 10 passes defended, one forced fumble, and one interception.

1/27/26: Davis was a solid corner for the Wildcats in 2025. He recorded 31 tackles with six passes broken up and zero interceptions. In the previous four seasons, Davis did not record an interception, so it would help him to show some ball skills at different pre-draft events. At 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Davis has good size for the NFL, and he could be a riser if he runs well in pre-draft workouts.

1/27/26: Neal went under the radar, but he was an effective corner in the SEC in 2025. As a senior, Neal totaled 55 tackles with two interceptions and 10 passes broken up. The previous season, Neal had 35 tackles with two interceptions and five passes batted. Neal has good size for the NFL.

1/27/26: In 2025, Rivers had 59 tackles, two interceptions, and eight passes broken up. Rivers is small, but he is a gritty player who plays like his hair is on fire. In 2024, Rivers had 54 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes broken up. Rivers is an instinctive, tough, and fearless. In 2023, he had 58 tackles with an interception and seven passes broken up. He could be a nickel corner candidate for the NFL.

1/27/26: Smith had 20 tackles and three passes broken up. He has been a solid nickel corner for the Irish. Smith was decent at Alabama, but is a limited athlete and had some issues with man coverage. He is a solid college player, but could be a backup as a pro. In 2024, he had 30 tackles with a forced fumble and five breakups.

1/27/26: In 2025, Grimes had 34 tackles and five passes broken up thus far. Grimes had 20 tackles and five passes broken up for UNLV. He then transferred to Purdue for 2025. 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.