2026 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings and Grades

The 2026 NFL draft cycle is gaining steam. The college playoffs roll on until a champion is crowned on January 19. After that, attention turns to the all-star game circuit in late January.

From there, the focus will shift to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, then to Pro Days and personal and/or private workouts.

Below are the latest CB rankings, grades, superlatives and potential NFL landing spots for the 2026 class.

1. Mansoor Delane, LSU, (8.2)
2. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee, (8.1)
3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson, (8.0)
4. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana, (7.8)
5. Chris Johnson, SDSU, (7.8)
6. Chandler Rivers, Duke, (7.7)
7. Malik Muhammad, Texas, (7.7)
8. Colton Hood, Tennessee, (7.6)
9. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State, (7.5)
10. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina, (7.4)
11. Treydan Stukes, Arizona, (7.4)
12. Daylen Everette, Georgia, (7.3)
13. Julian Neal, Arkansas, (7.2)
14. Keith Abney II, Arizona State, (7.1)
15. Ephesians Prysock, Washington, (7.1)
16. Jadon Canady, Oregon, (7.0)
17. Devin Moore, Florida, (7.0)
18. Keionte Scott, Miami, (6.9)
19. Will Lee III, texas A&M, (6.8)
20. Domani Jackson, Alabama, (6.8)
21. Tacario Davis, Washington, (6.7)
22. Hezekiah Masses, Cal, (6.7)
23. Devon Marshall, NC State, (6.6)
24. TJ Hall, Iowa, (6.6)
25. Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina, (6.5)
26. Andre Fuller, Toldeo, (6.3)
27. Toriano Pride, Missouri, (6.1)
28. Avery Smith, Toledo, (5.9)
29. Charles Demmings, SFA, (5.9)
30. Collin Wright, Stanford, (5.9)
31. Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston, (5.8)
32. Marcus Allen, North Carolina, (5.7)

NFL teams with a potential need at CB: Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons

Best in Man Coverage: Mansoor Delane

Best in Zone Coverage: Avieon Terrell

Best Slot Corner: Chandler Rivers

Most Versatile: Treydan Stukes

Bleacher Report Scouting Dept.'s latest Big Board has complete rankings for the entire draft class. You can also find more position-specific rankings here:

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Tackles

Interior Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Edge-Rushers

Linebackers

Safeties

Rankings will be updated at regular intervals throughout the 2026 NFL draft cycle.