2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback

6/26/26: Moore has dealt with injuries but has played well in 2025. He had 31 tackles with five interceptions and seven passes defended. With Benjamin Morrison hurt, Moore was phenomenal in 2024, helping the Fighting Irish reach the National Championship. He totaled 48 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 11 passes broken up. Moore (6-2, 195) has an excellent skill set with size, speed, athleticism, and is a natural football player.

6/26/26: Hampton is a big cover corner that is long and physical. In 2025, he totaled 45 tackles with eight passes broken up and an interception. He had 27 tackles with two interceptions and five breakups as a freshman. His speed and ability to run with speed receivers are a point of emphasis for his evaluation as a junior.

6/26/26: In 2025, Robinson had a breakout season for the Bulldogs and was an effective cover corner. Robinson totaled four interceptions, seven passes broken up, and 20 tackles. Robinson could stand to fill out his frame to help him battle pro receivers.

6/26/26: South Carolina has had a number of good cornerbacks come through the program in recent years, and Swain will keep that tradition alive in 2027. In 2025, Swain totaled 28 tackles with one sack, two interceptions, and five passes broken up. Swain has a good skill set with size, speed, and athleticism.

6/26/26: Lutmer was superb in 2025 and had a big presence for the Hawkeyes. He was an effective cover corner, while also being a good contributor in run defense. Lutmer totaled 71 tackles with three interceptions and seven passes broken up. He has the potential to be a riser if he builds on his coverage skills from the 2025 season.

6/26/26: In 2025, Brown had 39 tackles, two interceptions, and five passes broken up. Brown flashed a lot of ability in 2024 with 18 tackles, three interceptions, and two passes broken up. Brown (6-0, 192) has a lot of upside.

6/26/26: Rawls is undersized, but he is a gritty defender who showed good coverage skills with the Seminoles in 2025. He totaled 40 tackles with an interception and two passes broken up. Rawls could fit as a slot corner in the NFL, but he could stand to gain weight to tackle.

6/26/26: After playing in Colorado, McKinney landed with Notre Dame for the 2026 season. He could form an elite cornerback trio with Leonard Moore and Christian Gray. In 2025, McKinney had 34 tackles with an interception and five passes defended. In 2024, McKinney played really well for the Buffs while being targeted a lot as some teams tried to avoid Travis Hunter. McKinney totaled 61 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes broken up. McKinney is big and has quality ball skills.

6/26/26: After the 2025 season, Harris transferred to Indiana. In 2025, Harris had 33 tackles with one pass batted with Penn State. In 2024, Harris had 48 tackles with an interception and five passes broken up. He has good size and is a physical force. Harris will tackle with violence and plays really hard. However, he has some speed and twitch limitations for the NFL to be a true man-cover corner. Harris might fit best as a Brian Branch or Javon Bullard hybrid style defensive back at the pro level.

6/26/26: Mayo impressed with Stephen F. Austin in 2025, recording four interceptions, 48 tackles, and a forced fumble in seven games. Mayo played at Virginia Union (Division II) for three seasons. For the 2026 season, Mayo landed with Houston. He has a nice skill set with size, speed, and athleticism.

6/26/26: Lee had a quality 2025 season with Auburn, recording 31 tackles with four passes broken up. After three years with the Tigers, Lee transferred to the Volunteers. He could fit best as a slot corner in the NFL.

6/26/26: Jones has a good skill set with height, length, and speed. In 2025, he had 34 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. If Jones shows real cover corner skills, he could be a big riser in 2026.

6/26/26: Pollock has been a solid cover corner for the Red Raiders this season. Thus far, Pollock has 46 tackles with five interceptions and six passes defended. Pollock has quality size and speed, but is inconsistent. Sources say he is better in zone and is not playing man coverage at a high level yet. In 2023 and 2024, Pollock played at Mississippi State. In 2024, he had 48 tackles with an interception and seven passes broken up. Pollock has a quality skill set and could be a riser for the 2026 or 2027 NFL Draft.

6/26/26: Peal was a quality corner for Syracuse in 2025, recording 43 tackles with seven passes broken up and a forced fumble. He has a good skill set and could be a riser for the 2027 draft.

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.

6/26/26: In 2025, Carter had 25 tackles with three forced fumbles, and three passes broken up while playing with Tennessee. Carter could fit best as a slot corner for the NFL.

6/26/26: In 2025, Hill totaled 36 tackles with an interception and five passes broken up. He had 35 tackles in 2024 with eight passes broken up. Hill has good size and length. He could be a riser if he shows the ability to run with speed receivers.

6/26/26: Gray was feast-or-famine in 2025. He had 17 tackles with two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. Gray was a solid player for the Fighting Irish in 2024. He totaled 35 tackles with three interceptions and nine passes broken up. Sources say that Gray is instinctive, but they question his long speed and feel he is not a great tackler. He can be up and down, but has an inclination to make a big play to make up for some of the downs. Gray needs to be more consistent in 2026.

6/26/26: Williams had a solid season with Iowa State in 2024, totaling 46 tackles with four interceptions and five passes broken up. Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 5 of the 2025 season. He was playing well prior to the injury with an interception, three breakups, and 15 tackles. Williams could rise if he stays healthy and returns to his 2024 form.

6/26/26: Snowden was a quality contributor for the Utah Utes in 2025. He totaled 37 tackles with two interceptions and nine passes broken up. The previous season, he had 48 tackles with two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Snowden is a quality zone corner, and he could rise if he shows more man coverage skills with Michigan.

6/26/26: Collier forms a good cornerback tandem for the Gamecocks and could rise while taking on No. 2 receivers. In 2025, he played in nine games and recorded 28 tackles with one pass broken up. In 2024, he had 28 tackles with eight breakups. It would help Collier if he showed better ball skills and produced some interceptions in 2026.

6/26/26: White played well at Troy in 2025 to land on an NFL team’s preseason watch list and open up an opportunity for him to move in the transfer portal. He totaled 67 tackles with three interceptions and 11 passes broken up. White could fit as a slot corner in the NFL.

6/26/26: Scott had a strong 2024 season with 49 tackles, four interceptions, and six passes batted. There were high projections of Scott for the 2026 draft, but he went out for the 2025 season with a lower leg injury. Scott is physical with ball skills, and he could rise if he shows good health and works out well before the draft.

6/26/26: Tucker was a solid cornerback for the Eagles, but he went under the radar playing for a bad Boston College team. In 2025, Tucker had 24 tackles with an interception and two passes broken up.

6/26/26: Denson played with Florida in 2025. He had some nice moments, but also needs to show more coverage and ball skills. He totaled 52 tackles with one pass broken up. Denson transferred to the Rebels after the season.

6/26/26: In 2025, Mathews has 20 tackles with two interceptions, one sack, and two passes broken up. He has three tackles with an interception. Mathews flashed some as a rotational backup in 2024. He totaled 22 tackles with a sack. Mathews fits best as a slot cornerback. He needs to show more coverage skills as a senior.

6/26/26: In 2025, Mickey totaled 38 tackles with one sack and five passes broken up. He would fit best as a slot corner and special teams player in the NFL.

6/26/26: Washington had 18 tackles with three passes broken up and one interception while playing with Penn State. After the season, he transferred to Clemson.

6/26/26: Collins needs to gain weight for the NFL, but he is a fast corner with serious speed. In 2025, he totaled 47 tackles with three passes broken up.

6/26/26: In 2025, Tracy totaled 32 tackles with one sack and two passes broken up. Tracy could stand to add weight for the NFL.

6/26/26: In 2025, Jackson had seven tackles and four passes batted with Boston College. Injuries limited him to four games. After the season, he transferred to Maryland. Jackson showed impressive cover corner ability in 2024. He totaled one interception with five passes broken up and 21 tackles, but the numbers don’t illustrate that Jackson was a valuable man corner. In 2023, Jackson had 38 tackles with an interception. He started five games as a freshman and had 21 tackles. Jackson is a sleeper with the potential to rise.

6/26/26: Harris had seven tackles and only played in three games with Georgia in 2025. He transferred to Cal after the season. It sounds like Harris is in the doghouse and has been benched. 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.

6/26/26: In 2025, Brown had 24 tackles and one pass broken up. He missed the opening round of the playoffs. Brown flashed as a freshman before missing his sophomore season with an injury.

6/26/26: In 2025, Kite had 34 tackles with five passes broken up. Kite was kicked off the team at Auburn in 2024 for missing practice, meetings, and lying to the coaching staff. Sources say Kite is not a bad kid, but very immature. He has good size, speed, and a great skill set. In 2024, he had an interception and six tackles. Kite previously played at Alabama. After getting kicked off Auburn’s team, Kite landed with Ole Miss.