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Final cornerback rankings heading into the 2025 NFL Draft

Final cornerback rankings heading into the 2025 NFL Draft Maxwell Hairston might be the most natural mover among CBs. He can be too aggressive at times, but the hip fluidity is special — Billy M (@BillyM_91) April 10, 2025 The NFL Draft is always a fluid process, with a lot of information constantly coming in about the players within the class. Every position requires countless hours of film, combing over testing numbers, looking at work at all-star games and pro days. Through it all, a clearer image of the players within each position group appears. The next position we will discuss in our final rankings is for the cornerbacks. The cornerback position is loaded in this year's class and is one of the deepest positions overall. It is led by a top-tier group that includes Jahdae Barron, Will Johnson, and, of course, Travis Hunter. All of them could easily go in the top ten. From there, they have a handful of cornerbacks, many of whom played in the SEC, which excites many analysts and teams for this upcoming draft. Going against the offensive talent in the SEC always makes for a fun evaluation, and this year was no different. Before we spoil the names and where they fall, here are our final top 10 cornerbacks ranked for the 2025 NFL Draft. 10) Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State Height: 6-1 / Weight: 197 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers 10'02" broad jump Best Traits Uses his size to handle wide receivers Jams receivers at the line of scrimmage Tracks the ball well in the air Grade: 6.67 (Day Two) 9) Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky Height: 5-11 / Weight: 183 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers 4.28 40-yard dash 39.5" vertical jump 10'09" broad jump Best Traits Closes on the ball quickly Reads quarterbacks well Keeps leverage well throughout routes Grade: 6.7 (Day Two) 8) Trey Amos, Ole Miss Height: 6-1 / Weight: 195 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers 4.43 40-yard dash time 10'06" broad jump Best Traits Good body control through routes and in the air Twitchy movements Good footwork and quick hips Grade: 6.73 (Day Two) 7) Mello Dotson, Kansas Height: 6-1 / Weight: 192 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers 10'03" broad jump Best Traits Great ball skills Has good timing when breaking on the ball Good footwork, especially backpedalling Grade: 6.75 (Day Two) 6) Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame Height: 6-0 / Weight: 193 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers No Testing Available Best Traits Good man coverage ability Able to high point the ball when going for it with receivers Maintains good leverage Grade: 6.75 (Day Two) 5) Darien Porter, Iowa State Iowa State - CB - Darien Porter#BuildingTheBoard #NFLDraft ✅Tall, long CB (33.125" arms) with impressive athletic gifts (9.99 RAS) ✅Plays physically downfield and makes his presence felt ❌Didn't start until 6th year at Iowa State and still only played in rotation — Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) March 23, 2025 Height: 6-3 / Weight: 195 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers 4.30 40-yard dash time 36.5" vertical jump 10'11" broad jump Best Traits Uses size to handle receivers Great tackler, provides run support Moves extremely well for his size Grade: 7.05 (Day Two) 4) Shavon Revel, East Carolina Height: 6-2 / Weight: 194 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers No Testing Available Best Traits Physical tackler and in coverage Has length and uses it to get an advantage in coverage Underrated ball skills Grade: 7.4 (Day Two) 3) Will Johnson, Michigan Height: 6-2 / Weight: 194 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers No Testing Available Best Traits Smooth footwork and hips Good body control Physical in coverage and in making tackles Grade: 7.5 (Day One) 2) Jahdae Barron, Texas Jahdae Barron is DOMINANT. 9 PBUs, 5 picks, and 0 TDs allowed in 2024 to go with just 279 yds allowed. He's the most physical and versatile DB in the class, capable of playing the boundary, safety, or wreaking havoc as a nickel. Barron is a top 10 player and an elite talent. — NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 25, 2025 Height: 5-11 / Weight: 194 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers 4.39 40-yard dash time 10'03" broad jump Best Traits Good size to handle receivers Tracks the ball well to make plays on it Great in zone coverage, underrated in man coverage Grade: 7.53 (Day One) 1) Travis Hunter, Colorado Height: 6-0 / Weight: 188 lbs. Notable Testing Numbers No Testing Available Best Traits Good body control to stay with receivers Reliable ball skills, tracks it well in the air Presses well at the line of scrimmage, underrated strength Grade: 8.75 (Day One)