2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback



The top 2025 Cornerback prospects available for the 2025 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2026 prospect. ** – denotes 2027 prospect.

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2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Colorado image Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2025): 1.

2/19/24: Hunter flashed dominant cover ability in 2023 with 31 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defended before getting injured. As a part-time receiver as well, Hunter totaled 16 receptions for 213 yards. At Jackson State in 2022, he recorded 19 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder possesses otherworldy athleticism alongside superb instincts and feel.



2. Michigan image Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Height: 6-2. Weight: 202.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/19/24: Johnson played really well for the Wolverines in 2023 and provided very good coverage late in the year during their championship run. He totaled 27 tackles, four interceptions and four passes defended for 2023. In 2022, he recorded 27 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up. Johnson has a good skill set and upside.



3. Notre Dame image Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/19/24: In 2023, Morrison notched 31 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defended. He contributed a nice performance against Ohio State back in September, helping limit Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka. Morrison was a freshman sensation in 2022, recording 33 tackles, six interceptions and five passes defended. The 6-foot, 185-pounder has talent and upside.



4. Ohio State image Jordan Hancock, CB, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/19/24: Hancock had 41 tackles, two forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions and four passes defended in 2023. He possesses good size and upside.



5. Ohio State image Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 1-2.

2/19/24: In 2023, Burke totaled 24 tackles, an interception and eight passes defended. He recorded 34 tackles and five breakups in 2022. Burke has NFL size, but he has some technique issues that he needs to clean up.



6. Georgia image Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




7. Oklahoma image Gentry Williams, CB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-0. Weight: 182.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 1-3.




8. Louisville image Tahveon Nicholson*, CB, Louisville
Height: 5-11. Weight: 180.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2025): 2-3.




9. Minnesota image Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota
Height: 5-11. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.46.
Projected Round (2025): 2-3.




10. Louisville image Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Height: 6-0. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 3-4.




11. Utah image Zemaiah Vaughn, CB, Utah
Height: 6-0. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2025): 3-4.




12. Florida image Jason Marshall Jr., CB, Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 198.
Projected 40 Time: 4.47.
Projected Round (2025): 3-5.




13. Kansas image Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
Height: 6-0. Weight: 188.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2025): 4-6.




14. Kansas image Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2025): 4-6.




15. Notre Dame image Clarence Lewis, CB, Notre Dame
Height: 5-11. Weight: 193.
Projected 40 Time: 4.51.
Projected Round (2025): 6-FA.




2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P