Complete 2026 NFL Draft CB Rankings:
You are currently viewing our cornerback rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. Recent cornerback classes have produced plenty of future NFL stars, and this class seems like no exception.
Our top cornerback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented defensive backs in college football. Even though only about 30 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 22, 2025)
1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
CB | 6’0″ | 195 lbs | 3rd Year
Jermod McCoy Preseason Scouting Report
Jermod McCoy has quickly established himself as one of the top cornerbacks in college football. After transferring from Oregon State, where he played in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2023, McCoy made an immediate impact at Tennessee in 2024. He earned first-team All-SEC honors while intercepting 4 passes and rarely ever allowing receptions.
McCoy didn’t allow a single touchdown on the season, and was named a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is a rarity for a true sophomore. Standing at 6-foot-0 and weighing 193 pounds, McCoy combines size, speed, and instincts to excel in coverage. His ability to read plays and make timely interceptions has made him a standout player in the SEC.
McCoy’s draft stock might fall depending on how he recovers from an offseason ACL injury in January 2025, but based on last year’s tape he deserves to be at the top of the 2026 CB draft class.
Jermod McCoy 2024 Stats
13 games: 44 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 13 passes defended, 4 interceptions
2. Avieon Terrell, Clemson
CB | 5’11” | 180 lbs | 3rd Year
Avieon Terrell Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Avieon Terrell 2024 Stats
14 games: 58 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 12 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 3 fumbles forced
3. AJ Harris, Penn State
CB | 6’1″ | 185 lbs | 3rd Year
AJ Harris Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
AJ Harris 2024 Stats
16 games: 48 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 6 passes defended, 1 interception
4. Domani Jackson, Alabama
CB | 6’1″ | 200 lbs | 4th Year
Domani Jackson Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Domani Jackson 2024 Stats
13 games: 52 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 9 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble forced
5. Tacario Davis, Washington
CB | 6’4″ | 190 lbs | 4th Year
Tacario Davis Preseason Scouting Report
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Tacario Davis 2024 Stats
12 games: 44 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 6 passes defended
6. Malik Muhammad, Texas
CB | 6’0″ | 190 lbs | 3rd Year
Malik Muhammad Preseason Scouting Report
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Malik Muhammad 2024 Stats
16 games: 36 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 8 passes defended
7. Mansoor Delane, LSU
CB | 6’1″ | 185 lbs | 4th Year
Mansoor Delane Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Mansoor Delane 2024 Stats
12 games: 54 tackles, 1 tackles for los, 11 passes defended, 4 interceptions, 2 fumbles forced
8. Jyaire Hill, Michigan
CB | 6’2″ | 185 lbs | 3rd Year
Jyaire Hill Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Jyaire Hill 2024 Stats
12 games: 35 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 9 passes defended, 1 interception
9. Xavier Scott II, Illinois
CB | 5’11” | 190 lbs | 4th Year
Xavier Scott II Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Xavier Scott II 2024 Stats
13 games: 49 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 10 passes defended, 4 interceptions, 1 fumble forced
10. Will Lee III, Texas A&M
CB | 6’3″ | 190 lbs | 5th Year
Will Lee III Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Will Lee III 2024 Stats
12 games: 42 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 12 passes defended, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble forced
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jermod McCoy | Tennessee | 3rd | 6'0" | 195 |
| 2 | Avieon Terrell | Clemson | 3rd | 5'11" | 180 |
| 3 | AJ Harris | Penn State | 3rd | 6'1" | 185 |
| 4 | Domani Jackson | Alabama | 4th | 6'1" | 200 |
| 5 | Tacario Davis | Washington | 4th | 6'4" | 190 |
| 6 | Malik Muhammad | Texas | 3rd | 6'0" | 190 |
| 7 | Mansoor Delane | LSU | 4th | 6'1" | 185 |
| 8 | Jyaire Hill | Michigan | 3rd | 6'2" | 185 |
| 9 | Xavier Scott II | Illinois | 4th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 10 | Will Lee III | Texas A&M | 5th | 6'3" | 190 |
| 11 | Daylen Everette | Georgia | 4th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 12 | Caden Jenkins | Baylor | 3rd | 6'1" | 180 |
| 13 | Davison Igbinosun | Ohio State | 4th | 6'2" | 195 |
| 14 | D'Angelo Ponds | Indiana | 3rd | 5'9" | 170 |
| 15 | Judge Collier | South Carolina | 3rd | 6'1" | 200 |
| 16 | Marcus Allen | North Carolina | 4th | 6'1" | 190 |
| 17 | Amari Jackson | Boston College | 4th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 18 | Ethan O'Connor | Miami (FL) | 3rd | 6'1" | 175 |
| 19 | Jontez Williams | Iowa State | 4th | 5'11" | 200 |
| 20 | Tyreek Chappell | Texas A&M | 5th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 21 | Christian Gray | Notre Dame | 3rd | 6'0" | 190 |
| 22 | Treydan Stukes | Arizona | 6th | 6'2" | 195 |
| 23 | Jermaine Mathews | Ohio State | 3rd | 5'11" | 190 |
| 24 | Gentry Williams | Oklahoma | 4th | 6'0" | 185 |
| 25 | Preston Hodge | Colorado | 5th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 26 | A'Marion McCoy | Boise State | 5th | 6'0" | 175 |
| 27 | Kani Walker | Arkansas | 5th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 28 | Josh Moten | Southern Miss | 6th | 6'1" | 165 |
| 29 | Ricardo Hallman | Wisconsin | 5th | 5'10" | 185 |
| 30 | Desmond Ricks | Texas A&M | 3rd | 6'1" | 195 |
| 31 | Thaddeus Dixon | North Carolina | 5th | 6'1" | 185 |
| 32 | Tony Grimes | Purdue | 6th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 33 | Chandler Rivers | Duke | 4th | 5'10" | 175 |
| 34 | DeCarlos Nicholson | USC | 6th | 6'3" | 195 |
| 35 | Duce Chestnut | Syracuse | 5th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 36 | Kendel Dolby | Oklahoma | 5th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 37 | Jeremiah Wilson | Houston | 4th | 5'10" | 185 |
| 38 | Kobe Singleton | Oregon State | 6th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 39 | Jordan Young | Arkansas | 5th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 40 | Aamaris Brown-Bunkley | UNLV | 6th | 5'10" | 195 |
| 41 | Bryce Phillips | San Diego State | 5th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 42 | Nahil Perkins | Samford | 6th | 6'0" | 170 |
| 43 | Charles Brantley | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'0" | 170 |
| 44 | Jadon Canady | Oregon | 5th | 5'10" | 175 |
| 45 | Dontae Balfour | Texas Tech | 5th | 6'2" | 180 |
| 46 | Avery Helm | TCU | 6th | 6'1" | 185 |
| 47 | Michael Coats Jr. | West Virginia | 6th | 5'10" | 175 |
| 48 | Kolbey Taylor | Vanderbilt | 5th | 6'3" | 190 |
| 49 | Dreyden Norwood | Missouri | 5th | 6'0" | 185 |
| 50 | Abraham Williams | New Mexico | 6th | 6'1" | 185 |
| 51 | Isaiah Reed | UCF | 5th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 52 | Kasyus Kurns | Tarleton State | 6th | 5'10" | 170 |
| 53 | Keionte Scott | Houston | 6th | 6'0" | 190 |
| 54 | Ben Knox | South Florida | 6th | 6'2" | 200 |
| 55 | Lorenzo Styles | Ohio State | 5th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 56 | DJ Graham | Kansas | 6th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 57 | Colby Humphrey | Washington State | 6th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 58 | Markevious Brown | Purdue | 6th | 5'11" | 175 |
| 59 | Neil Campbell | Indiana Wesleyan | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 60 | Malcolm Greene | Massachusetts | 6th | 5'10" | 190 |
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Traits That Make a CB Prospect Great
To be an elite cornerback, you need to be able to run backwards as fast as the best receivers can run forwards. You need elite stop and star ability, great length to break up passes, along with the ability to tackle. Understandably, cornerback is heavily reliant on physical traits. Length, quickness, and speed are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top cornerback prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Fluidity
Fluidity and flexibility, particularly in the hips, is a can’t miss trait for a corner. The ability to turn and run and defend like a basketball player in a standard part of most pass coverage routes. A corner also needs a smooth backpedal and elite start-stop ability. Fluidity can’t really be coached, but it’s needed to match up with the elite athletes at wide receiver.
Length
Length is another uncoachable trait that allows a corner to disrupt at the catch point and break off passes. Corners with short arms rarely get drafted because they have a much smaller margin or error in coverage and have to get closer to a receiver to jam them at the line of scrimmage.
Quickness & Speed
For other position I’ve separated out these two traits, but they’re both vital when determining cornerback draft rankings. Having quick feet underneath with help you stay in good position and effectively mirror your receiver. Speed is also necessary to turn and run on a deep route, helping with recovery and reducing the need for safety help.
Coverage Technique
Athletic traits are necessary, but a cornerback will need some fine tuned technique to succeed in the NFL. Maintaining tight coverage, staying in phase during man or press man coverage, and being aggressive without getting penalties are just a few aspects of good coverage corners.
2026 CB Draft Prospects FAQs
Who is the best CB in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The top cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft is currently Jermod McCoy from Tennessee. The junior played All-American level football last season, proving to be an elite cover corner who rarely makes mistakes.
How good is the cornerback draft class in 2026?
The 2026 cornerback class is considered slightly weaker than average. Many of the top cornerbacks in a draft class are underclassmen, so there is a chance the group improves as the season goes on and new players break out.
