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 corner with elite athleticism. He’s fluid in his movements, effortlessly flipping his hips and mirroring receivers. His ball skills are among the best I’ve seen. Hunter has the burst and agility to handle quick receivers, along with the length and vertical ability to compete with bigger targets. He covers so much ground that even when beaten, he’s rarely out of position. Weaknesses: He needs to refine his positional discipline and technique, but that should improve with experience. Bottom Line: Hunter is an elite, versatile, playmaking CB with the potential to become a true lockdown #1.
Grade: Round 1
Champ Bailey
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Will Johnson
CB | MICHIGAN | 6’2 | 202
Strengths: Johnson is a well-rounded corner who checks a ton of boxes. He has a big, dense frame and knows how to use it. Johnson is really instinctual, disciplined, and reactive. He’s impressive with route recognition and can quickly break on the ball. Weaknesses: Johnson could improve as an open-field tackler and get better at deconstructing blocks. He’s also not as athletic as you’d like for a top CB pick Bottom Line: Johnson is a high-floor, high-upside cornerback prospect with top-10 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 corner whose biggest asset is his impact in the run game—he’s effective at deconstructing blocks, playing in the box, and making tackles at the line of scrimmage. He has strong spatial and zone awareness, with a good athletic profile and high football IQ. Weaknesses: He’s not as physically imposing from a frame standpoint, which could limit certain matchups. Bottom Line: Fit will be key for Barron, but in the right system, he could be a dynamic hybrid defender capable of making big plays all over the field.
Grade: Round 1
D. Witherspoon
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Trey Amos
CB | OLE MISS | 6’0 | 190
Strengths: Amos is a long and physical corner with a strong on-field demeanour. He plays with functional strength, excels in press coverage, and uses his length and hands effectively to disrupt receivers. He has the tools to make impactful tackles in open space, though consistency is still developing. Weaknesses: He lacks elite speed or burst compared to other prospects and can get a bit too grabby, which may lead to penalties. Bottom Line: With his experience, physicality, and mindset, Amos projects as a dependable and tough cover corner at the next level.
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Maxwell Hairston
CB | KENTUCKY | 6’1 | 186
Strengths: Hairston is a long, versatile playmaker with a twitchy athletic profile and the ability to make plays in space. His biggest asset is his read-and-react ability—he quickly diagnoses routes and attacks downhill with urgency. Hairston has excellent trigger, strong zone awareness, and the speed to fly downfield and close ground in a hurry. Weaknesses: He can occasionally get out of position and needs to clean up the consistency of his footwork. Bottom Line: Hairston’s instincts, length, and athleticism give him starting-caliber upside, especially in a scheme that lets him play fast and aggressively.
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Shavon Revel Jr.
CB | ECU | 6’3 | 193
Strengths: Revel Jr. has outstanding size—he’s long, built, and possesses elite speed, able to fly downfield and stay step-for-step with receivers. He’s an athletic freak who can fluidly turn and pivot, showing impressive movement skills for his frame. He also plays with a noticeable on-field confidence that stands out. Weaknesses: A torn ACL in 2024 complicates his evaluation, and he needs to improve his technique at the catch point when his back is to the quarterback. Bottom Line: Revel Jr.’s speed, length, and competitive edge give him the tools to develop into a good starting CB in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
Tariq Woolen
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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 and uses his arms well to jam receivers. Thomas plays with patience and trusts his ability to recover, which allows him to stay composed through reps. Weaknesses: He’s not the most fluid mover and is more of a powerful, rigid athlete. He may struggle against quicker receivers or vertical threats, and his ball production has been modest. Bottom Line: Thomas’s size and physicality make him an intriguing developmental piece on the outside.
Grade: Round 2
AJ Terrell
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Benjamin Morrison
CB | NOTRE DAME | 6’0 | 190
Strengths: Morrison is a big, physical corner who excels at jamming receivers at the line of scrimmage and plays with strong discipline. He has the scheme versatility to succeed in both zone and man-heavy systems, and he shows excellent timing and ball skills in coverage. Weaknesses: He lacks the fluidity and burst of some of the more athletic top corners in the class. Additionally a hip injury in 2024 has complicated the evaluation Bottom Line: Morrison’s combination of size, timing, and versatility makes him a strong candidate to become a solid CB2 at the next level.
Grade: Round 2
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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, stays composed in vulnerable spots, and is a natural playmaker—totaling 15 career INTs and 31 PBUs. He’s a fluid athlete who moves well in space and plays with sharp instincts. Weaknesses: His long speed is adequate but not elite, and while he has the tools to be a solid open-field tackler, he’ll need to show more consistency. Bottom Line: Riley’s aggressive, instinctual, and technical play style gives him strong starting CB potential in the NFL at excellent value.
Grade: Round 3
N/A
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Darien Porter
CB | IOWA ST. | 6’4 | 200
Strengths: Porter is a very long and unique corner with excellent straight-line speed. He was highly productive with his opportunity in 2024, showing good ball skills and the ability to stay with receivers downfield. Weaknesses: His slim build raises concerns about functional strength, and while he has good speed, his change of direction needs improvement. He’s also an older prospect who didn’t see significant playing time until year four. Bottom Line: Porter’s length and speed give him intriguing upside as a developmental piece on the outside.
Grade: Round 3
JuJu Brents
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Cobee Bryant
CB | KANSAS | 6’1 | 175
Strengths: Bryant is a loose and fluid corner with excellent movement skills. He can flip, turn, and pivot with ease, allowing him to stay sticky against quick and twitchy receivers. He’s a willing tackler with a sharp downhill trigger and has great ball skills to make plays at the catch point. Weaknesses: He’s very slim and will need to add mass to hold up physically. He’s also a bit of a gambler and could benefit from more discipline in coverage. Bottom Line: Bryant’s size may cap his ceiling, but his movement skills and aggressive mindset give him strong upside as a playmaking corner.
Grade: Round 4
Emmanuel Forbes
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Nohl Williams
CB | CALIFORNIA | 6’1 | 200
Strengths: Williams is a physical corner with good size who plays with strength and aggressiveness at the line of scrimmage. He’s confident at the catch point, showing strong timing, awareness, and ball skills. Weaknesses: Williams isn’t overly athletic or fluid and may struggle to keep up with quicker, faster receivers in space. Bottom Line: Williams has the mentality, size, and physicality to be a solid contributor in the right scheme.
Grade: Round 4
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Denzel Burke
CB | OHIO STATE | 6’1 | 193
Strengths: Burke has a nice frame with good length and moves fluidly for his size. He has solid awareness in zone coverage, reading concepts well, and is an effective, willing tackler in space. His experience adds to his readiness entering the NFL. Weaknesses: He needs to be more aggressive at the catch point and can be vulnerable to sharp releases and double moves. His speed is adequate but not elite for vertical matchups. Bottom Line: Burke’s combination of size, mobility, and experience positions him well to be a dependable depth corner in the NFL.
Grade: Round 4
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Jacob Parrish
CB | KANSAS STATE | 5’10 | 198
Strengths: Parrish is a feisty corner with a strong combination of weight and speed. He brings excellent acceleration and explosiveness, allowing him to fly across the field. A willing tackler, he’s an asset in the run game and isn’t afraid to make plays in traffic. Weaknesses: His change of direction and fluidity don’t consistently show up on tape, and he needs to improve his route recognition and overall awareness. Bottom Line: Parrish has the physicality and speed to develop into a contributing nickel corner in the NFL.
Grade: Round 4
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Zy Alexander
CB | LSU | 6’2 | 194
Strengths: Alexander is a long and competitive corner with fluid movement skills and impressive start-stop ability for his size. He’s a strong open-field tackler who knows how to deconstruct blocks and wrap up ball carriers. Alexander plays with confidence, has experience across two programs, and displays solid ball skills. Weaknesses: While he plays with a physical edge, he could benefit from adding more muscle mass and needs to show more consistent effort snap-to-snap. Bottom Line: Alexander’s length, toughness, and well-rounded skill set give him the tools to develop into a solid rotational corner in the NFL.
Grade: Round 4
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Dorian Strong
CB | VIRGINIA TECH | 6’1 | 185
Strengths: Strong is a long-limbed and physical corner who excels at using his length to his advantage. He’s effective at the catch point, staying composed and competitive when the ball is in the air. Weaknesses: He appears to lack top-end speed and may struggle to recover if beaten off the line. Adding more mass will also be important to sustain his physical play style in the NFL. Bottom Line: Strong’s jamming ability and physical traits give him upside in a press-heavy scheme where his strengths can be maximized.
Grade: Round 4
N/A
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Upton Stout
CB | WESTERN KENTUCKY | 5’9 | 182
Strengths: Stout moves well in space, showing impressive speed, twitch, and agility. He reacts quickly and stood out as a one-on-one cover corner during Senior Bowl drills. He’s a versatile defender who contributes as a blitzer and in the run game, playing with toughness and grit even against bigger assignments. Weaknesses: He’s clearly undersized and may be limited to a specific role at the next level. He’s prone to missing tackles in space and can get stuck on a receiver’s hip, limiting his chances to make plays on the ball. Bottom Line: Stout has the quickness, competitiveness, and coverage tools to develop into a reliable slot corner in the NFL.
Grade: Round 5
Marcus Jones
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Zah Frazier
CB | UTSA | 6’3 | 185
Strengths: Frazier is a long-limbed corner with impressive physical tools. He’s extremely athletic and fluid, with the speed to cover ground quickly. He plays aggressively and shows strong ball skills when in position. Weaknesses: He can be late to react and his stop/start ability is underwhelming—occasionally looking unbalanced. His timing and awareness need refinement, and he’s prone to missed tackles. Frazier also has a very thin frame and is an older prospect. Bottom Line: Frazier has the athleticism and length to be a fun developmental project, but he'll need time and coaching to round out his game.