2027 NFL Draft Prospects: CB

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The top 2027 Cornerback prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

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Leonard Moore*, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2027): 1.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Mansoor Delane, LSU
’25 – Travis Hunter, Colorado

-Drafted, no. 2 Browns
’24 – Terrion Arnold, Alabama

-Drafted, no. 24 Lions

2/13/26: 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.

Zabien Brown*, CB, Alabama
Height: 6-0. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
’25 – Will Johnson, Michigan

-Drafted, no. 47 Cardinals
’24 – Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

-Drafted, no. 22 Eagles

2/13/26: 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.

D.J. McKinney, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-2. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
’25 – Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

-Drafted, no. 30 Bills
’24 – Nate Wiggins, Clemson

-Drafted, no. 30 Ravens

2/13/26: 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.

A.J. Harris, CB, Indiana
Height: 6-1. Weight: 191.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Avieon Terrell, Clemson
’25 – Jahdae Barron, Texas

-Drafted, no. 20 Broncos
’24 – Cooper DeJean, Iowa

-Drafted, no. 40 Eagles

2/13/26: 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.

Xavier Scott, CB, Illinois
Height: 6-0. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.

Previous Seasons

’26 – Colton Hood, Tennessee
’25 – Trey Amos, Ole Miss

-Drafted, no. 61 Redskins
’24 – Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

-Drafted, no. 41 Saints

1/3/26: 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.