Cornerback Rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft
My newest and largest big board of the year is out now. I shared my top 200 players in the 2024 NFL Draft, and now I'll be releasing my positional rankings for each position.This year's CB group has a lot of talent headlined by the five players likely to be drafted in the first round.Below […]
My newest and largest big board of the year is out now. I shared my top 200 players in the 2024 NFL Draft, and now I'll be releasing my positional rankings for each position.
This year's CB group has a lot of talent headlined by the five players likely to be drafted in the first round.
Below are my top 15 cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
2024 NFL Draft CB Rankings
1. Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
2. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
3. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
4. Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Iowa's Cooper DeJean is a polarizing prospect but an exciting one. The athletic defensive back can line up anywhere in the secondary, and his primary position likely won't be decided until after he gets to training camp with his new team. But after nursing an injury he suffered this season, he was finally able to take the field at a private Pro Day, and I've been told many in attendance left feeling very impressed. He's the only CB in the top five on this list with the ability to play in the slot or on the outside at CB, and that is a valuable trait.
5. Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
6. Mike Sainristill, CB, Michigan
7. Max Melton, CB, Rutgets
8. Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
9. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
10. Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
11. Renaredo Green, CB, Florida State
Florida State's Renardo Green spent time at CB and SS during his college career. But his last two seasons as a full-time starter were at CB. His size will have some teams move him to the slot, but I think he showed plenty of ability to be a successful outside corner in schemes that utilize press-man coverage at a high rate. Green might not be the biggest or fastest CB in this class, but his effort is evident on tape. He won't take a single play off; he seems like a player who will be willing to play anywhere if it means he's playing the game he loves. He can be an excellent special teamer to start his career while teams develop him as a CB in their scheme.
12. Kamrai Lassiter, CB, Georgia
13. Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri
14. Elijah Jones, CB, Boston College
15. TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa State
Top 200 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft
A top 200 big board for the 2024 NFL Draft
