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2028 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback

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The top 2028 Cornerback prospects available for the 2028 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2029 prospect. ** – denotes 2030 prospect.

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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

2027 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. Notre Dame image Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-2. Weight: 197.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2028): 1.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Leonard Moore, Notre Dame
  • ’26 – Mansoor Delane, LSU
  • ’25 – Travis Hunter, Colorado

7/14/26: 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, and athleticism, and is a natural football player.



2. Clemson image Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 204.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Ashton Hampton, Clemson
  • ’26 – Chris Johnson, San Diego State
  • ’25 – Will Johnson, Michigan

7/14/26: 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.



3. Georgia image Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia
Height: 6-0. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia
  • ’26 – Avieon Terrell, Clemson
  • ’25 – Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

7/14/26: 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.



4. South Carolina image Vicari Swain, CB, South Carolina
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2028): 1-2.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Vicari Swain, South Carolina
  • ’26 – Colton Hood, Tennessee
  • ’25 – Jahdae Barron, Texas

7/14/26: 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.



5. Iowa image Zach Lutmer, CB, Iowa
Height: 6-0. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Zach Lutmer, Iowa
  • ’26 – Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
  • ’25 – Trey Amos, Ole Miss

7/14/26: 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. Alabama image Zabien Brown, CB, Alabama
Height: 6-0. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Zabien Brown, Alabama
  • ’26 – Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
  • ’25 – Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame




7. LSU image D.J. Pickett*, CB, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Ja;Bril Rawls, Florida State
  • ’26 – Will Lee III, Texas A&M
  • ’25 – Shavon Revel, East Carolina




8. Oregon image Brandon Finney Jr.*, CB, Oregon
Height: 6-2. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – D.J. McKinney, Notre Dame
  • ’26 – Domani Jackson, Alabama
  • ’25 – Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State




9. Alabama image Dijon Lee Jr.*, CB, Alabama
Height: 6-4. Weight: 204.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – A.J. Harris, Indiana
  • ’26 – Jaylon Guilbeau, Texas
  • ’25 – Darien Porter, Iowa State




10. Florida State image Ja;Bril Rawls, CB, Florida State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 173.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 1-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jalen Mayo, Houston
  • ’26 – Daylen Everette, Georgia
  • ’25 – Quincy Riley, Louisville




11. Tennessee image Kayin Lee, CB, Tennessee
Height: 5-10. Weight: 186.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2028): 2-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Kayin Lee, Tennessee
  • ’26 – D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana
  • ’25 – Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech




12. Mississippi State image Kelley Jones, CB, Mississippi State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 2-3.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Kelley Jones, Mississippi State
  • ’26 – Malik Muhammad, Texas
  • ’25 – Tommi Hill, Nebraska




13. Syracuse image Chris Peal, CB, Syracuse
Height: 6-1. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2026): 3-4.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Brice Pollock, Texas Tech
  • ’26 – Julian Neal, Arkansas
  • ’25 – Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon




14. BYU image Evan Johnson, CB, BYU
Height: 5-11. Weight: 183.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
1/27/26Projected Round (2026): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Chris Peal, Syracuse
  • ’26 – Collin Wright, Stanford
  • ’25 – Justin Walley, Minnesota




15. Colorado image Boo Carter, CB, Colorado
Height: 5-10. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Evan Johnson, BYU
  • ’26 – Hezekiah Masses, California
  • ’25 – Upton Stout, Western Kentucky




16. Michigan image Jyaire Hill, CB, Michigan
Height: 6-1. Weight: 189.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Boo Carter, Colorado
  • ’26 – Jalen McMurray, Tennessee
  • ’25 – Jacob Parrish, Kansas State




17. USC image Jontez Williams, CB, USC
Height: 6-1. Weight: 202.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jyaire Hill, Michigan
  • ’26 – Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin
  • ’25 – Mac McWilliams, Central Florida




18. Michigan image Smith Snowden, CB, Michigan
Height: 6-1. Weight: 202.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 3-5.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Christian Gray, Notre Dame
  • ’26 – Devin Moore, Florida
  • ’25 – Bihal Kone, Western Michigan




19. South Carolina image Judge Collier, CB, South Carolina
Height: 6-1. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jontez Williams, USC
  • ’26 – Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
  • ’25 – Nohl Williams, California




20. Virginia Tech image Jaquez White, CB, Virginia Tech
Height: 5-11. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Smith Snowden, Michigan
  • ’26 – T.J. Hall, Iowa
  • ’25 – Denzel Burke, Ohio State




21. Boston College image Max Tucker, CB, Boston College
Height: 5-11. Weight: 194.
Projected 40 Time: 4.55.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Judge Collier, South Carolina
  • ’26 – Ephesians Prysock, Washington
  • ’25 – Jaylin Smith, USC




22. Ole Miss image Sharif Denson, CB, Ole Miss
Height: 5-10. Weight: 192.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 4-6.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jaquez White, Virginia Tech
  • ’26 – Treydan Stukes, Arizona
  • ’25 – B.J. Adams, Central Florida




23. Boise State image Jaden Mickey, CB, Boise State
Height: 5-10. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Xavier Scott, Illinois
  • ’26 – Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina
  • ’25 – Cobee Bryant, Kansas




24. Clemson image Elliot Washington II, CB, Clemson
Height: 5-11. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Max Tucker, Boston College
  • ’26 – Fred Davis II, Northwestern
  • ’25 – Mello Dotson, Kansas




25. Penn State image Audavion Collins, CB, Penn State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 181.
Projected 40 Time: 4.40.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Sharif Denson, Ole Miss
  • ’26 – Chandler Rivers, Duke
  • ’25 – Zy Alexander, LSU




26. Penn State image Zion Tracy, CB, Penn State
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2028): 5-7.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jermaine Mathews Jr., Ohio State
  • ’26 – DeVonta Smith, Notre Dame
  • ’25 – Jason Marshall, Florida




27. California image Daniel Harris, CB, California
Height: 6-3. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2028): 6-FA.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Jaden Mickey, Boise State
  • ’26 – Tony Grimes, Purdue
  • ’25 – McTelvin Smith, Southern Arkansas




28. Miami image Damari Brown, CB, Miami
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Projected Round (2028): 6-FA.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Elliot Washington II, Clemson
  • ’25 – Clarence Lewis, Syracuse




29. Ole Miss image Antonio Kite, CB, Ole Miss
Height: 6-1. Weight: 182.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2028): 7-FA.
Previous Seasons
  • ’27 – Audavion Collins, Penn State




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

2027 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



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