2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback



The top 2026 Cornerback prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2027 prospect. ** – denotes 2028 prospect.

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2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Colorado image Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2025): 1.

7/2/24: 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. Notre Dame image Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 1.

7/2/24: 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.



3. Michigan image Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Height: 6-2. Weight: 202.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

7/2/24: 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.



4. Ohio State image Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

7/2/24: Hancock had 41 tackles, two forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions and four passes defended in 2023. He possesses good size and upside.



5. Kentucky image Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Height: 6-1. Weight: 181.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/2/24: 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.



6. Georgia image Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




7. Alabama image Antonio Kite*, CB, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 182.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




8. Miami image Damari Brown*, CB, Miami
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




9. Florida State image Ja’Bril Rawls*, CB, Florida State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 170.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




10. Oklahoma image Gentry Williams, CB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-0. Weight: 182.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




11. Louisville image Tahveon Nicholson, CB, Louisville
Height: 5-11. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2025): 2-3.




12. Minnesota image Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.




13. Arizona image Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona
Height: 6-4. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.




14. Ohio State image Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.




15. Wisconsin image Ricardo Hallman, CB, Wisconsin
Height: 5-10. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round (2025): 3-4.




16. Florida image Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P