CORNERBACK
TOP 5 QB VIDEO
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Bryce Young
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CJ Stroud
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Hendon Hooker
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson
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Jaren Hall
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Travis Hunter
CB/WR | COLORADO | 6’1 | 185
Strengths: Hunter is a high-upside, big-play CB. He’s an impressively fluid athlete who can turn his hips with ease. Hunter has some of the best ball skills I’ve ever seen at CB—allowing him to make game-changing plays. He has the agility and short-area burst to cover quick matchups, but also the length and vertical to matchup with bigger guys. He covers so much ground, that even when he gets beat, he’s still in the rep Weaknesses: Hunter could clean up some discipline/positional technique stuff—but that will come with time Bottom Line: This is an elite, versatile, and playmaking CB who can become a lockdown #1.
Grade: Round 1
Champ Bailey
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Will Johnson
CB | MICHIGAN | 6’2 | 202
Strengths: Johnson is a well-rounded CB who checks all the boxes. He has great size and length, yet has great fluidity and speed to his game. He’s instinctual, disciplined, and reactive, quickly diagnosing routes and making effective breaks Weaknesses: There’s not much to dislike about Johnson’s game, although I’d like to see him improve as an open field tackler, and get better at deconstructing blocks Bottom Line: Johnson is a high-floor, high-upside CB prospect with top 5 potential in the NFL.
Grade: Round 1
Pat Surtain II
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Jahdae Barron
CB | TEXAS | 5’11 | 200
Strengths: Barron is a unique and physical CB. His biggest asset is his ability in the run game; he’s effective at deconstructing blocks, can play in the box, and make tackles at the LOS. Barron has a good spatial awareness, and is effective as a zone defender Weaknesses: His ability as a true consistent outside corner is a question, and I don’t know if he has the same ability as a free-flying man defender as some others in this class Bottom Line: Fit will be everything for Barron—who could become a fun hybrid defender, capable of making a lot of big plays.
Grade: Round 2
D. Witherspoon
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Shavon Revel Jr.
CB | ECU | 6’3 | 193
Strengths: Revel Jr. has great size; he’s super long and built. He has great speed, able to fly downfield with defenders. Revel Jr. is an athletic freak; and he’s able to fluidly turn and pivot with ease. He plays with an appreciated on-field confidence Weaknesses: Revel Jr. tore his ACL in 2024, complicating this evaluation. I’d also like to see him improve his technique at the catch point with his back turned to the QB Bottom Line: Revel Jr.’s speed, length, and tenacity will enable him to be a top CB in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
Tariq Woolen
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Trey Amos
CB | OLE MISS | 6’0 | 190
Strengths: Amos is a long and physical CB with a good demeanour. He plays with functional strength, is effective in press coverage, and knows how to utilize his length/hands to make plays. Amos has the tools to make big tackles in open space; although he’ll need to become more consistent Weaknesses: Amos doesn’t have elite speed or burst like some other prospects, and sometimes he gets a little too grabby Bottom Line: With his experience, physicality, and demeanour, Amos can become a very good CB in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Maxwell Hairston
CB | KENTUCKY | 6’1 | 186
Strengths: Hairston is a long and versatile playmaker. He’s a twitchy athlete who can do damage in space. Hairston’s biggest asset is his ability to read and react. He can easily diagnose routes and quickly attack downhill. I love his trigger. He has a good awareness that allows him to read QB’s in zone coverage. Hairston has great burst and speed Weaknesses: Hairston has dealt with some injuries over the past season and doesn't have the biggest frame Bottom Line: Hairston’s instincts, length, and playmaking ability will make him a good starting NFL CB - capable of making a ton of plays
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Azareye'h Thomas
CB | FLORIDA ST. | 6’2 | 198
Strengths: Thomas is a physical press-corner with prototypical size and length. He’s confident at the line of scrimmage, able to jam guys with his arms. Thomas plays with a nice patience to his game, and trusts his ability to recover Weaknesses: Thomas is not as fluid as you’d like, and is a more powerful/rigid athlete. He might struggle with quicker WR’s or those who can win in different ways. His ball production has been modest Bottom Line: Thomas’s size and physicality will make him a fun outside CB in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
AJ Terrell
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Benjamin Morrison
CB | NOTRE DAME | 6’0 | 190
Strengths: Morrison is a big CB with good physicality. He’s able to jam WR’s at the LOS and plays with good discipline. Morrison has scheme versatility to succeed in both zone and man heavy systems. He plays with good timing and has excellent ball skills Weaknesses: Morrison doesn’t have the same fluidity or burst as some of the other top corners at the position Bottom Line: Morrison’s combination of size, timing, and versatility will make him a solid CB2 in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Quincy Riley
CB | LOUISVILLE | 6’0 | 195
Strengths: Riley is an aggressive and confident corner with a ton of likeable traits. He has quick footwork and looks very comfortable in vulnerable positions. With 15 career INT’s and 31 PBU’s, Riley is a confident playmaker who can make things happen. He’s a fluid athlete who moves well in space Weaknesses: Riley’s long speed is adequate, but he’s not a burner. He has the tools to be a good open space tackler, but will need to be more consistent Bottom Line: Riley’s aggressive, instinctual, and technical play style will make him a solid starting CB in the NFL at great value.
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Darien Porter
CB | IOWA ST. | 6’4 | 200
Strengths: Porter is a very long and unique CB. He has great length and straight line speed. He was very productive with his opportunity in 2024. He has good ball skills and an ability to run deep Weaknesses: Porter’s build is a little spooky, he’s very slim and doesn’t show much functional strength. Although his speed is good, his change of direction needs work. Porter is older than you’d like for a prospect and didn’t see much time until year 4 Bottom Line: Porter has the length and speed to be a high-upside developmental piece
Grade: Round 3
JuJu Brents
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Cobee Bryant
CB | KANSAS | 6’1 | 175
Strengths: Bryant is a loose and fluid CB with great movement skills. He’s able to flip, turn, and pivot with ease, allowing him to run with quicker and twitchier WR’s. Bryant is a willing tackler with a decisive downhill trigger. He has great ball skills and can make plays at the catch point Weaknesses: Bryant is very slim and will need to add mass at the next level. He’s a gambler, but I’d like to see him be a little more disciplined Bottom Line: Bryant’s size could limit his ability, but I love his movement skills and aggression.
Grade: Round 3
Emmanuel Forbes
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Denzel Burke
CB | OHIO STATE | 6’1 | 193
Strengths: Burke has a nice frame, with good length. For his size, Burke is a good athlete who is fluid in space. He has good eyes to read zone concepts. Burke is an effective and willing tackler in space. He has great experience coming into the NFL Weaknesses: I’d like to see Burke be more proactive at the catch-point. He can be susceptible to good releases and double moves. Burke’s speed is adequate, but not elite for deep tests Bottom Line: Burke’s size, mobility, and experience will make him a good depth corner.
Grade: Round 4
N/A
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Zy Alexander
CB | LSU | 6’2 | 194
Strengths: Alexander is a long and competitive CB. He’s a fluid mover who shows a nice start stop ability for his size. Alexander is a very good open field tackler who understands how to deconstruct blocks and wrap ball carriers up. Alexander plays with good confidence and has a lot of experience across two programs. Additionally, Alexander shows very solid ball skills Weaknesses: Alexander plays with a physical demeanour, but has room to add muscle mass. Also, I’d like to see him play with more consistent effort Bottom Line: Alexander has the length, toughness, and ability to become a good rotational CB.
Grade: Round 4
N/A
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Dorian Strong
CB | VIRGINIA TECH | 6’1 | 185
Strengths: Strong is a long-limbed and physical CB. His biggest asset is his ability to use his length. Strong is effective at the catch point, doing a good job of staying composed when the ball is in sight Weaknesses: Strong seems to lack speed, and I question his ability to recover if beat on the LOS. I’d also like to see him add a bit of mass to continue his play style at the next level Bottom Line: Strong has an impressive ability to jam WR’s—which can be used in the right scheme.