2025 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings

The list of this year’s cornerback class includes more intrigue than most.

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2025 NFL DRAFT BIBLE – CORNERBACKS

Most (but not all) NFL decision-makers prefer the value of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter at cornerback, than they do at wideout. It’s certainly not out of the realm of possibilities to see the two-way star assume such a role at the next level. Based on our evaluation, Hunter possesses elite ball instincts, along with a prototype frame, smooth backpedal, fluid hips and propensity to come up with turnovers. While we have reserved using the phrase ‘generational talent’ in the past, the label fits appropriately for the Coach Prime protege. He is the highest graded cornerback ever in the history of the NFL Draft Bible publication series over the past 23 years.

Remarkably, Hunter did not earn the Thorpe Award this past season, as the top cornerback in the nation. That distinction would wind up going to Jahdae Barron of Texas who brings supreme speed, the versatility to line up anywhere on the field, along with a knack for coming up big in the clutch. His shorter stature has prevented him from being discussed amongst the premier talents in the draft but make no mistake, Barron is clearly at the top of his class.

The list of this year’s cornerback class includes more intrigue than most, as several of the projected top prospects sustained some sort of significant injury during the course of the college football season. There is none more high profile than Michigan cover man Will Johnson (photo: Michigan Athletics). The 2024 National Championship Defensive MVP garnered Heisman-worthy attention entering the fall. However, a shoulder contusion and turf toe injury left him sidelined for most of the season. In addition, Johnson was unable to test prior to the draft, leaving lingering concerns about his overall timed speed.

Other players who flirted with first round consideration but had their draft stock dampened by injury, include Benjamin Morrison of Notre Dame and Shavon Revel Jr. of ECU.

A tough, hard-nosed corner with size, Morrison exploded onto the scene in South Bend with six interceptions as a true freshman. He would follow that up with a stellar sophomore campaign before a hip injury sidelined him this past year. This is one player worth monitoring on Day 2, as he could very well wind up outperforming many of his counterparts projected to be chosen ahead of him.

As for Revel, he brings an exciting combination of size and coverage flexibility to fit into either a man, or zone scheme. When investing in such players, there is an element of risk/reward. In these cases, the reward would seem to outweigh the risk.

When you factor in size, physicality and production, feisty Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos makes a compelling case as one of the best. We expect him to play a prominent role in the pros for a very long time. Another player in the first round mix would be Maxwell Hairston who turned in an impressive performance during the Senior Bowl week and then followed that up with the fastest forty-yard dash mark recorded at the NFL Combine. One sleeper worth watching is Nohl Williams from Cal, whose anticipatory ball skills are amongst the best in the entire draft.

2025 CORNERBACK BIG BOARD

RANK | PLAYER | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HAND | ARM | WING | 40 (10-YD), MPH | VERT | BROAD | SHUTTLE | 3-CONE | PROJ

1. Travis Hunter, Colorado, 6003, 188, 0918, 3138, 7678, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd1*

2. Jahdae Barron, Texas, 5106, 194, 0948, 2958, 7348, 4.39 (1.50), 23.30, n/a, 35”, 10-03, n/a, n/a, Rd1

3. Will Johnson, Michigan, 6016, 194, 0918, 3018, 7578, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd1*

4. Trey Amos, Mississippi, 6006, 195, 0900, 3128, 7768, 4.43 (1.60), 22.81, 13, 32.5”, 10-06, n/a, n/a, Rd1

5. Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky, 5115, 183, 0868, 3140, 7638, 4.28 (1.50), 24.25, n/a, 39.5”, 10-09, n/a, n/a, Rd1*

6. Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State, Jr, 6015, 196, 1028, 3248, 7748, 4.58, n/a, n/a, 10-2, 4.21, n/a, Rd2

7. Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame, Jr, 6002, 193, 0928, 3038, 7578, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd2

8. Shavon Revel Jr., ECU, rSr, 6017, 194, 0958, 3258, 7968, n/a, 12, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd2

9. Nohl Williams, California, 6002, 200, 0918, 3128, 7478, 4.50 (1.54), 22.64, 19, 33.5”, 10-00, 4.25, 6.97, Rd2

10. Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech, 6010, 185, 0928, 3078, 7618, 4.50 (1.55), 22.46, 15, 36”, 09-08, n/a, n/a, Rd2

11. Jacob Parrish, Kansas State, 5096, 191, 0900, 3078, 7578, 4.35 (1.51), 23.84, 16, 37.5”, 10-09, n/a, n/a, Rd2

12. Darien Porter, Iowa State, 6027, 195, 0900, 3318, 8000, 4.30 (1.49), 23.89, 36.5”, 10-11, 4.04, 6.71, Rd3

13. Jordan Hancock, Ohio State, 6001, 186, 0868, 3158, 7548, 4.42, 14, 41.5”, 10-6, n/a, n/a, Rd3

14. Zah Frazier, UTSA, 6027, 186, 0828, 3278, 8018, 4.36 (1.51), 22.67, n/a, 36.5”, 10-06, 4.26, 7.00, Rd3

15. Caleb Ransaw, Tulane, 5113, 197, 0968, 3068, 7558, 4.33 (1.52), 22.98, 16, 40”, 10-09, 4.37, n/a, Rd3

16. Cobee Bryant, Kansas, 6000, 180, 0928, 3128, 7700, 4.53 (1.56), 22.02, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd3

17. Zy Alexander, LSU, 6013, 187, 0928, 3100, 7748, 4.56 (1.53), 22.40, 31.5”, 09-08, n/a, n/a, Rd4

18. Denzel Burke, Ohio State, 5112, 186, 0868, 3138, 7718, 4.48 (1.50), 22.51, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd4

19. Tommi Hill, Nebraska, 6004, 213, 0900, 3278, 7948, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd4

20. Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan, 6012, 190, 0900, 3078, 7548, 4.43 (1.54), 22.91, 35”, 10-04, 4.37, 6.89, Rd4

21. O’Donnell Fortune, South Carolina, 6005, 189, 0928, 3168, 7468, 4.57, 13, 33.5”, 9-10, 4.47, 7.40, Rd5

22. Jermari Harris, Iowa, 6004, 191, 0968, 3138, 7600, n/a, n/a, 37”, 10-00, n/a, n/a, Rd5

23. Quincy Riley, Louisville, 5105, 194, 0848, 3100, 7500, 4.48 (1.54), 22.66, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd5

24. Upton Stout, Western Kentucky, 5084, 181, 0900, 3000, 7438, 4.44 (1.51), 22.93, 21, 37.5”, 10-08, 4.29, n/a, Rd5

25. Ra’Mello Dotson, Kansas, 6005, 192, 0848, 3148, 7778, 4.57 (1.52), 21.89, 34.5”, 10-03, n/a, n/a, Rd6

26. Jason Marshall Jr, Florida, 6003, 194, 0928, 3028, 7558, 4.49 (1.55), 22.37, n/a, 37.5”, 10-05, n/a, n/a, Rd6

27. Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon, 5091, 182, 0900, 2858, 7138, n/a, n/a, 31.5”, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd6

28. Isas Waxter, Villanova, 6012, 209, 0948, 3168, 7818, 4.56 (1.53), 22.32, n/a, 35”, 10-04, n/a, n/a, Rd6

29. Marcus Harris, California, 5106, 189, 0878, 3028, 7500, 4.38 (1.51), 22.78, n/a, 36.5, 10-0, 4.35, 7.13, Rd6

30. Fentrell Cypress II, Florida State, 6001, 182, 0858, 3168, 7648, 4.43, n/a, 38”, 10-3, 4.34, 6.84, Rd7

31. Melvin Smith, Southern Arkansas, 5104, 185, 0878, 3100, 7358, 4.39, 13, 38.5”, 10-0, 4.19, 7.13, Rd7

32. Mac McWilliams, UCF, 5102, 191, 0838, 2978, 7258, 4.41 (1.52), 22.80, 12, 34”, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd7

33. Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina, 5096, 193, 0858, 2958, 7258, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd7

34. Robert Longerbeam, Rutgers, 5110, 175, 0848, 3148, 7648, 4.39 (1.50), 22.99, n/a, 36.5”, 11-02, 4.25, 6.76, Rd7

35. Keondre Jackson, Illinois State, 6022, 211, 0928, 3200, 7938, 4.69, 15, 35.5” 4.28, 6.93, Rd7

36. Jaylin Smith, USC, 5104, 187, 0928, 2978, 7528, 4.45 (1.60), 23.67, 15, 32.5”, 10-02, n/a, n/a, HPFA

37. BJ Adams, UCF, 6016, 182, 0868, 3168, 7648, 4.53 (1.60), 22.31, n/a, 32.5”, 09-09, n/a, n/a, HPFA

38. Justin Walley, Minnesota, 5101, 194, 1000, 3068, 7478, 4.40 (1.52), 23.04, N/A, 32”, 10-0, 4.36, 7.01, HPFA

39. Rayuan Lane III, Navy, 5107, 200, 0968, 3028, 7458, 4.57 (1.56), 22.74, n/a, 37”, 10-08, 4.28, 7.10, HPFA

40. James Burgess, Alabama State, 6022, 191, 0848, 3048, 7400, 4.75, 11, 31.5”, 4.46, 7.37, HPFA

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