2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings

2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings includes a prospect ranking, a breakdown of scouting for the position, key questions about the position, and a link to learn more.

Cornerback Rankings:

1. Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State
2. C.J. Henderson, Florida
3. A.J. Terrell, Clemson
4. Jaylon Johnson, Utah
5. Kristian Fulton, LSU
6. Damon Arnette, Ohio State
7. Jeff Gladney, TCU
8. Trevon Diggs, Alabama
9. Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State
10. Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn
11. Bryce Hall, Virginia
12. Troy Pride Jr., Notre Dame
13. Josiah Scott, Michigan State
14. A.J. Green, Oklahoma State
15. Dane Jackson, Pittsburgh
16. Javaris Davis, Auburn
17. Essang Bassey, Wake Forest
18. Darnay Holmes, UCLA
19. Chase Lucas, Arizona State
20. Lavert Hill, Michigan
21. Lamar Jackson, Nebraska
22. Javelin K. Guidry, Utah
23. Reggie Robinson, Tulsa
24. Stanford Samuels III, Florida State

2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings

• First thing to notice is size. 5′-11″+ and 195lbs.+ would be considered the bigger size that NFL teams want. Bigger size than that is worth mentioning.
• Is he probably better as zone or press cover guy? Press guys generally are bigger and stronger, but not absolute.
• Long arms are a major plus, especially with outside corners.
• Ability to “locate the ball” quickly.
• Fights for contested balls.
• Sometimes they have “wide receiver mentality” wanting the ball.
• Can stay with fast receivers down the field.
• Can press receivers at the line.
• Strong against the run is important, good tackling ability.
• “Flips Hips” well allows to stay with receivers, especially in man coverage.
• Number of INT’s is important as well as pass break ups.
• Experience is important, number of starts at corner.
• Might they be a safety at next level? And general versatility to play in various positions.
• Is he more of an outside or inside corner?
• Can they cover tight ends as well as shifty RB’s?
• Can they contribute in punt return and kick return game?