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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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

2026 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. Alabama image Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/11/25: In 2024, Jackson had 51 tackles with seven passes defended and two interceptions. Jackson (6-1, 190) has a good skill set and potential to rise. 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.



2. South Carolina image Javon Kilgore, CB/S, South Carolina
Height: 6-2. Weight: 219.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

2/11/25: Kilgore was a ballhawk in 2024 with five interceptions, 48 tackles and five passes defended. In 2023 he had 76 tackles with six passes broken up, one interception, and one forced fumble. Gilgore is tall, and thickly built for the NFL.



3. Indiana image Amare Ferrell*, CB, Indiana
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/2/24: In 2024, Farrell was a tough defender for the Hoosiers. He had 49 tackles with four interceptions and one pass batted. Farrell had some clutch plays to help Indiana make it into the college football playoffs. He has good size to go along with ball skills.



4. Georgia image Daniel Harris, CB, Georgia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

7/2/24: Harris has flashed ability for Georgia in 2024, starting across from Daylen Everette. As a sophomore, Harris had 22 tackles with three passes broken up. Harris has the upside to improve in 2025.



5. LSU image Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Height: 6-1. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.

1/4/24: 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.



6. Tennessee image Jermod McCoy*, CB, Tennessee
Height: 6-0. Weight: 193.
Projected 40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




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




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




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




10. Miami image Damari Brown*, CB, Miami
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2025): 2-4.




11. Florida State image Ja’Bril Rawls*, CB, Florida State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 170.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




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




13. Oklahoma image Gentry Williams, CB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-0. Weight: 182.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




14. Oklahoma image Eli Bowen*, CB, Oklahoma
Height: 5-9. Weight: 187.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2024): 3-5.




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

2026 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