2024 NFL Draft Bible: Cornerbacks

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RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | FORTY | PROJECTION

1. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo, 6-0, 195, 4.33, Rd1

The size, physicality and natural instincts of Mitchell would seem to make him the slight favorite to hear his name called first. He has overcome every obstacle along the way and has a strong passion for the game. Due to academic struggles, Mitchell chose Toledo, whom he said believed in him, after receiving few offers coming out of high school. His makeup projects as a true CB1 lockdown type. 

“Football is life,” Mitchell said at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Just going through what I went through at a young age. I had a great situation and then football was taken away from me. So now, I’m just taking advantage of football.”

2. Terrion Arnold, Alabama, 6-0, 189, 4.50, Rd1

Some evaluators prefer the SEC level of competition that Arnold faced in the SEC. The passionate defender had an outstanding draft season, including an impressive week of Senior Bowl practice and terrific combine performance. His combination of coverage skills, character, consistency and leadership stack up against any corner in the draft. Like many top cornerbacks, Arnold doesn’t lack confidence.

 “My mindset," is what Arnold deemed his greatest asset. "Anytime I line up, it doesn't matter who I'm going against, I’m coming to dominate.”

3. Cooper DeJean, Iowa, 6-0, 203, Rd1

One of the most athletic cornerback prospects in the draft, DeJean has been out of sight, out of mind thus far leading up to the draft. The versatile Hawkeyes ball-hawk suffered a broken fibula back in November, which has prevented him from participating in the Senior Bowl and combine. It was recently announced that DeJean has been medically cleared and will perform a private workout for NFL teams on April 8th. While some have him pegged as a free safety, his size, speed and change of direction makes him one of the top cover men in the draft. 

“I grew up in Iowa, a small town of 900 people in Odebolt," DeJean remarked when asked about his roots. "Coming from a small town, that means a lot to me. I took a lot of pride in that. Having this opportunity on this stage, being able to have the opportunity to play at the highest level, and be an inspiration for those kids back home who may look up to me, just showing them that this is possible. If you put the work in day in and day out, you can create opportunities for yourself.”