Where'd They Go? Top Rated HS Cornerbacks of 2006

Here we will review the college careers of the Top 10 Cornerbacks of the High School class of 2006.

Given the high rating of talent these guys had coming into their freshman seasons, we're going to see how they developed as players.

Some are in the NFL, some are still in college and some only have the memories of their HS Senior Year to look back on.

Rankings provided by courtesy of ESPNU.

In the later slides, you'll be able to recognize those who weren't ranked and are probably more successful than their High School Counterparts.

10. Jonathan Nelson - Oklahoma

As a recruit: 5-10.5, 170 lbs., 40: 4.52
Now: 5-11, 188 lbs.

Mansfield Summit HS, TX

Given a score of 81 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Redshirted

RS Fr. - Saw action in 2 games.

RS So. - Special Teams. 7 Tackles.

RS Jr. - All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Academic 2nd Team All-Big 12. Started out as back and ended up starting the last 4 games. 46 Tackles, 1 Tackle For Loss, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Sack, 3 Picks.

2010 - Will start Cornerback.

9. Terrance Anderson - Oklahoma State

As a recruit: 6-0, 180 lbs., 40: 4.5
Graduated: 5-11, 180 lbs.

Aldine HS, TX

Given a score of 81 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Played Special Teams. 8 Tackles.

So. - Played 3rd Cornerback and Special Teams. 26 Tackles.

Jr. - 26 Tackles. 1 Pick.

Sr. - Started Cornerback. 35 Tackles. 3 Picks.

8. Vincent Joseph - USC

As a recruit: 5-10, 185 lbs., 40: 4.4
2007: 5-10, 180 lbs.

L.B. Polytechnic H.S., CA

Given a score of 81 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Backup CB. Played Kick-Off Returner. 2 Tackles.

2007 - During fall camp he was deemed academically ineligible and his career ended before his Sophomore season.

7. A.J. Wallace - Penn State

As a recruit: 6-1, 195 lbs., 40: 4.4
Now: 6-1, 195 lbs.

McDonough HS, MD

Given a score of 82 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - 10 Tackles. 5 yds in Recieving. 153 yds and a TD in Rushing. 388 Return Yards. Kick Returner.

So. - 32 Tackles. 1 Pick. 3 Fumble Recoveries. 4 Pass Break-ups. 581 Yds and a TD in Kick Returning.

Jr. - 20 Tackles. 2 Pass Break-Ups. 119 Kick Return Yds.

Sr. - 36 Tackles. 3 Picks. 40 Kick Return Yds.

2010 - Undrafted. Signed to the Miami Dolphins.

6. Darrin Walls - Notre Dame

As a recruit: 6-1, 180 lbs., 40: 4.4
Now: 6-2, 185 lbs.

Woodland Hills HS, PA

Given a score of 82 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Used on Special Teams and as Back-Up Cornerback. 4 Tackles. 84 Kick Return Yards.

So. - Started Cornerback. 31 Tackles. 1 Pick-Six (returned 76 Yds). 2 Forced Fumbles. 2.5 Tackles for Loss.

2008 - Wasn't enrolled at Notre Dame for personal reason

Jr. - Started 8 games. 26 Tackles. 1 Pick. 6 Pass Break-Ups. 1 Tackle For Loss.

Sr. - Will start at Cornerback.

5. Asher Allen - Georgia

As a recruit: 5-11, 180 lbs., 40: 4.45
2009 Combine: 5-10, 198 lbs., 40: 4.53

Tucker HS, GA

Given a score of 82 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - 25 Tackles.

So. - Started Cornerback. 64 Tackles. 2 Sacks. 3 Interceptions.

Jr. - Started CB. 53 Tackles. 1 Sack.

2009 - Drafted 3rd Round by the Minnesota Vikings. Started 1 Game. 27 Tackles. 1 Sack. 1 Forced Fumble. 1 Pass Defended.

4. Devin Ross - Arizona

As a recruit: 5-11, 180 lbs, 40: 4.45
2010 NFL Combine: 5-10, 183 lbs., 40: 4.63

Rancho Cucamonga HS, CA

Given a score of 84 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - 7 Tackles.

So. - 17 Tackles. 1 Sack. 1 Inteception. 1 Tackle For Loss. 2 Passes Defended. 490 Kick Returning Yards.

Jr. - Started Cornerback. 43 Tackles. 3 Picks, 1 returned for a TD.

Sr. - Started CB. 74 Tackles. 1 Pick.

2010 - Undrafted. Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. Waived on July 17.

3. Raeshon McNeil - Notre Dame

As a recruit: 6-0, 180 lbs., 40: 4.4
2009: 6-0, 190 lbs.

Davie County HS, NC

Given a score of 84 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Played Back-Up. 4 Tackles.

So. - Played Back-Up. 9 Tackles. 1 Sack. 1 Tackle For Loss. 1 Pass Break-Up.

Jr. - Started all 13 Games. 37 Tackles. 2 Picks. 11 Pass Break-Ups.

Sr. - 8 Tackles.

2. Byron Maxwell - Clemson

As a recruit: 6-2, 188 lbs., 40: 4.4
Now: 6-1, 200 lbs.

Fort Dorchester HS, SC

Given a score of 85 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Redshirted.

RS Fr. - Back-Up Cornerback. 29 Tackles. 1 Sack. 4 Pass Break-Ups.

RS So. - 3rd Cornerback. 48 Tackles. 3 Forced Fumbles.

RS Jr. - 3rd Cornerback. 32 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 2 Interceptions.

2010 - Will start at CB.

1. Jai Eugene - LSU

As a recruit: 5-10.5, 185 lbs., 40: 4.45
Now: 5-11, 181 lbs.

Destrehan HS, LA

Given a score of 89 by ESPNU. Member of the ESPNU150.

Fr. - Redshirted

RS Fr. - Played Reserve. 8 Tackles.

RS So. - Started 9 Games. 35 Tackles. 1 Tackle For Loss.

RS Jr. - Started 2 Games. 26 Tackles. 1 Interception.

2010 - Moved to start at Free Safety.

NR. Ras-I Dowling - Virginia

As a recruit: 6-2, 180 lbs, 40: 4.5
Now: 6-2, 200 lbs

Deep Creek HS, VA

Not Rated by ESPNU.

2006 - Attended Post Graduate School at Hargrave Military Academy.

Fr. - Played 3rd Cornerback. 43 Tackles. 9 Pass Break-Ups. 1 Forced Fumble. 2 Interceptions.

So. - Started final 9 games at Cornerback. 43 Tackles. 11 Pass Break-Ups. 3 Interceptions.

Jr. - Started Cornerback. 58 Tackles. 1 Sack. 2 Forced Fumbles. 3 Interceptions. 8 Pass Break-Ups.

Sr. - Will Start at Cornerback.

30. Rashad Carmichael - Virginia Tech

As a recruit: 5-10, 177 lbs., 40: 4.44
Now: 5-11, 190 lbs. 40: 4.26 (according to VT)

Gwynn Park HS, MD

Given a score of 76 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Redshirted.

RS Fr. - Started on Special Teams (Punting). 8 Tackles.1 Tackle For Loss.

RS So. - Started one game. 11 Tackles. 2 Pass Break-Ups.

RS Jr. - Started all games. 55 Tackles. 6 Pass Break-Ups. 6 Picks, 1 returned for a TD. 1 Sack.

RS Sr. - Will Start at Cornerback.

37. Kendric Burney - North Carolina

As a recruit: 5-9, 170 lbs., 40: 4.4
Now: 5-9, 190 lbs

Southwest HS, NC

Given a score of 76 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Redshirted.

RS Fr. - Started all 12 games at Cornerback. 49 Tackles. 1 Sack. 1 Pick-Six, returned 76 yds.

RS So. - Started at Cornerback. 77 Tackles. 3 Tackles. 7.5 Tackles For Loss. 5 Pass Break-Ups.

RS Jr. - Started. 52 Tackles. 5 Picks, 2 returned for TD's. 4.5 Tackles For Loss. 1 Sack. 4 Pass Break-Ups.

2010 - Will Start at Cornerback.

NR. Jamar Wall - Texas Tech

As a recruit: 5-10, 185 lbs, 40: 4.63
Now: 5-10, 204, couldn't run 40 due to tweaked hamstring

Plainview HS, TX

Given a score of 72 by ESPNU as a Safety.

Fr. - Special Teams Player. 12 Tackles.

So. - Started at cornerback. 54 Tackles. 5 Interceptions.

Jr. - Started at Cornerback. 56 Tackles. 2 Interceptions.

Sr. - Started at Cornerback. 58 Tackles. 2 Forced Fumbles. 2 Interceptions.

2010 - Drafted 6th Round by the Dallas Cowboys.

25. Perrish Cox - Oklahoma State

As a recruit: 6-0, 170, 40: 4.45
Now: 5-11, 195 lbs., 40: 4.58

University HS, TX

Given a score of 77 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Played Reserve Cornerback. 25 Tackles. 2 Interceptions. 1 Forced Fumble. 2 Pass Break-Ups. 595 yds and 1 TD in Kick Returning. 308 Yards in Punt Returning.

So. - Started 8 games. 42 Tackles. 2 Interceptions. 2 Pass Break-Ups. 188 Yards in Punt Returning, one returned for a TD. 665 Yards in Kick Returning, one returned for a TD.

Jr. - Started Cornerback. 27 Tackles. 2 Interceptions. 2 Pass Break Ups. 895 Kick Return Yards, 2 returned for TD's.

Sr. - Started Cornerback. 36 Tackles. 4 Interceptions. 6 Pass Break-Ups. 198 yards in Punt Returning, 1 returned for a TD. 649 yds in Kick Returning.

2010 - Drafted 5th Round by the Denver Broncos.

17. Alterraun Verner - UCLA

As a recruit: 6-0, 175 lbs., 40: 4.6
Now: 5-10, 189 lbs., 40: 4.53

Mayfair HS, CA

Given a score of 80 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Started at Cornerback. 56 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 2 Pick-Sixes returned for 123 yards combined.

So. - Started at Cornerback. 75 Tackles. 15 Pass-Break-Ups. 1 Forced Fumble. 3 Interceptions. 1 Pick-Six returned 76 yards.

Jr. - Started at Cornerback. 73 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 2 Interceptions.

Sr. - Started at Cornerback. 69 Tackles. 4 Interceptions. 1 Pick-Six.

2010 - Drafted 4th Round by the Tennessee Titans.

NR. Myron Lewis - Vanderbilt

As a recruit: 6-3, 193lbs, 40: 4.5
Now: 6-2, 205 lbs, 40: 4.52

Pompano Beach HS Institute, FL

Given a score of 71 by ESPNU as a WR.

Fr. - Played Special Teams. 4 Tackles.

So. - Started at Cornerback. 48 Tackles. 12 Pass Break-Ups. 2 Forced Fumbles. 1 Interception.

Jr. - Started at Cornerback. 76 Tackles. 7 Tackles For Loss. 5 Interceptions. 1 Forced Fumble.

Sr. - Started first 11 games at Cornerback missed 2 games. 41 Tackles. 8 Pass Break-Ups. 4 Interceptions.

2010 - Drafted 3rd Round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

31. Javier Arenas - Alabama

As a recruit: 5-10, 180 lbs., 40: 4.5
Now: 5-9, 198 lbs., 40: 4.53

Robinson Senior HS, FL

Given a score of 77 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Started as Kick and Punt Returner. 286 yds and 2 TD's in Punt Returning. 344 yds in Kick Returning.

So. - Started return man and played back-up Cornerback. 20 Tackles. 2 Tackles For Loss. 1 Pass-Break-Up. 323 yds and a TD in Punt Returning. 657 yds in Kick Returning.

Jr. - Started at Cornerback. 58 Tackles. 3.5 Tackles For Loss. 2 Sacks. 8 Passes Defended. 7 Pass Break-Ups. 1 Pick-Six returned 63 yds. 650 yds and 3 TDs in Punt Returning. 610 yds in Kick Returning.

Sr. - Started at Cornerback. 70 Tackles. 5 Sacks. 10.5 Tackles For Loss. 5 Interceptions. 493 yds and 1 TD in Punt Returning. 551 yds in Kick Returning.

2010 - Drafted by Kansas City in the 2nd Round.

50. Patrick Robinson - Florida State

As a recruit: 5-11, 165 lbs., 40: 4.42
Now: 5-11, 193 lbs., 40: 4.46

Gulliver Preparatory School, FL

Given a score of 75 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Played Back-Up. 11 Tackles. 1 Tackle For Loss. 1 Blocked Kick.

So. - Started 5 games. 27 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 6 Picks.

Jr. - Started 8 games. 26 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 1 Pick.

Sr. - Started at Cornerback. 46 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 11 Pass Defended.

2010 - Drafted 1st Round by the New Orleans Saints.

NR. D.J. Moore - Vanderbilt

As a recruit: 5-10, 170 lbs.
2009 Combine: 5-9, 192 lbs., 40: 4.58

Gettis D. Broome HS, SC

Not given a score as a Cornerback by ESPNU.

Fr. - Started 9 games at Cornerback. 37 Tackles. 1 Interception. 2 Pass Break-Ups.

So. - Started at Cornerback. 83 Tackles. 2 Tackles For Loss. 6 Interceptions. 10 Pass Break-Ups.

Jr. - Started at Cornerback. Played Wide Receiver. 58 Tackles. 5 Interceptions. 4.5 Tackles For Losses. 1 Sack. 1 Forced Fumble. 7 Pass Break-Ups. 76 Yards Rushing. 143 Yards Receiving. 2 Receiving TD's.

2009 - Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 4th Round.

NR. Captain Munnerlyn - South Carolina

As a recruit: 5-9, 180 lbs., 40: 4.6
2009 Combine: 5-8, 186 lbs., 40: 4.53

Murphy HS, AL

Not given a score as a Cornerback by ESPNU.

Fr. - Started 5 games. 36 Tackles. 2 Interceptions. 5 Pass Break-Ups. Kick Returned 278 yards.

So. - Started at Cornerback. 47 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 3 Interceptions. 258 Kick Return Yards.

Jr. - Started at Cornerback. 44 Tackles. 2 Sacks. 218 Kick Return Yards.

2009 - Drafted 7th Round by the Carolina Panthers. 44 Tackles. 1 Forced Fumble. 1 Pass Defended.

43. Vontae Davis - Illinois

As a recruit: 5-11, 185 lbs., 40: 4.45
2009 Combine: 5-11.5, 201 lbs., 40: 4.46

Dunbar HS, DC

Given a score of 75 by ESPNU.

Fr. - Started Cornerback. 52 Tackles. 1 Pick.

So. - Started. 76 Tackles. 4 Picks.

Jr. - Started CB. 78 Tackles. 2 Picks. 3 Forced Fumbles.

2009 - Drafted 1st Round by the Miami Dolphins. Started 9 Games. 53 Tackles. 4 Picks, 1 returned for a TD. 11 Passes Defended.