Corners - 2027 NFL Draft Preview

 

Three year starter, Round Rock, TX. Consensus All-American in 2025. Has ideal length and height for an outside corner. Plays the boundary corner in the Notre Dame scheme with a great combination of ball skills and transitions. Playing press man he excels mirroring route breaks and uses his length well to close throwing windows. Very tough to throw over when running with a vertical. Incredible closing burst with the ball in the air. Playing off coverage he’s a smooth mover with fluid transition to lateral run and easily flips his hips to stay in phase. Solid processor in outside zone coverage, he’s sudden changing direction and breaking on the throw. Has a closing burst with the ball in the air and uses his length to attack the catch point. Productive getting his hands on balls, he qualifies as a legitimate ball hawk. Willing in run support he can shed stalk blocks and track perimeter runs. Tackling is suspect as he doesn’t always gather and wrap.

 

 

Three year starter, Santa Ana, CA. Versatile, athletic corner who is equally top tier in man and multiple zone concepts. Very high football IQ is on display using multiple techniques within coverage concepts. Keeps receivers off balance with press, press and bail, step up and other variance in technique. In off coverage shows a smooth pedal and changes speeds to maintain cushion. Quick to flip his hips to lateral and full turn and run as the route dictates. In press he flashes an off-hand jam to disrupt the stem and is sticky reacting to route breaks. As a hard corner he shows a stiff two hand jam to re-route off a step up technique. Spatial awareness in zone concepts is incredible as he closes voids in short and deep overlapping zones with rare ability to find the throwing lane. Has a burst to close on the ball from a distance. Solid in run support he’s physical taking on blocks and tackles well in space. Occasionally stutter steps on a route break and is separated. Elite prospect.

 

 

Two year starter, New Haven CT. Second team All-SEC in 2025. Lean frame with decent length for a corner. Adept at press and off coverage as an outside corner. Experienced in multiple coverage concepts. Playing off he has a quick pedal and easy zone and man turns. Incredible fluid change of direction with excellent reactions and footwork. Adept at match coverage he can be physical with an off-hand jam and very sticky throughout the route tree. Changes speeds well reacting to route breaks and can accelerate to close if separated. Solid ball skills, he’s been productive high pointing the ball at the catch point. In zone concepts, he closes voids quickly in overlapping zones creating shrinking throwing windows. Normally solid in run support he flashes ability to stun and separate from blocks to get in on tackles. There’s some inconsistency in hand usage coming off blocks as he can get turned out. Occasional false step in transition creates separation. Overall a top tier prospect who still has upside.

 

 

Three year starter, Tallahassee, FL. High upside corner with imposing length and height. Plays multiple zone concepts along with press and off man. Can be physical in press at the snap using a two or off hand jam to disrupt releases. Flashes mirror skill playing match coverage with loose hips reacting to route breaks. Has a recovery burst if separated on a quick cut or double move. Adept at re-routing as a hard corner, he can ride a receiver out and quickly sink under an intermediate route. He’s sudden to plant and drive on underneath throws coming from depth. Flashes mirror skill in man coverage and the speed to cover deep vertical routes. Has been solid in run support, getting off stalk blocks and tackling. Some inconsistency playing man, giving up leverage at times. Eye discipline has been inconsistent. Has had some problems getting separated from shifty receiver’s route breaks. Overall technique is improving and he has the tools of a quality NFL corner.

 

 

Two year starter, Clarksdale, MS. Third team All-SEC in 2025. Incredible height and length for a corner he uses it well to disrupt routes and get his hands to the catch point. In off coverage he shows a shuffle pedal into lateral run and is fluid in transitions. Effective closing voids in deep outside zones and can close throwing windows from a distance. Flashes ball skill showing leaping ability and timing to get his hands on balls or disrupt the catch point. At his best in press man and trail. He shows a stiff off-hand jam and is very sticky throughout the route. Has a recovery burst if separated. In phase or in a trail position he is extremely tough to throw over and has been effective locking receivers out on the sideline. Aggressive in run support he’s physical attacking blockers and uses his length to stun, separate and shed. Gets in on a lot of tackles on the perimeter. Can get over aggressive with his jam and will get grabby at times. Occasionally gets separated on a quick route break. Top-tier prospect.

 

South Carolina - 6000 / 190 | RS JR

 

Florida - 6010 / 204 | SR

 

Florida State - 5116 / 173 | RS JR

 

Notre Dame - 5117 / 194 | SR

 

Texas Tech - 6000 / 192 | SR

 

Michigan - 6014 / 189 | RS JR

 

Michigan - 5106 / 186 | RS SR

 

Notre Dame - 6000 / 180 | RS SR

 

Indiana - 6010 / 191 | SR

 

Michigan - 5094 / 185 | SR

 

Syracuse - 6015 / 206 | JR

 

Houston - 6010 / 190 | SR

 

Indiana - 6005 / 189 | RS SR

 

Utah - 5112 / 181 | RS SR

 

USC - 5105 / 202 | RS SR

 

Tennessee - 5104 / 186 | SR

 

Minnesota - 6001 / 201 | SR

 

Miami - 6000 / 195 | JR

 

Colorado - 5103 / 196 | JR

 

Wisconsin - 5110 / 180 | RS SR

 

Utah - 6020 / 190 | RS SO

 

Penn State - 5112 / 182 | SR

 

Ohio State - 5110 / 190 | SR

 

Illinois - 5106 / 194 | SR

 

Central Florida - 6010 / 185 | SR

 

Mississippi - 5117 / 181 | RS SR

 

South Carolina - 6011 / 202 | SR

 

Arizona State - 6000 / 190 | SR

 

Clemson - 5110 / 195 | SR

 

Oklahoma - 5090 / 189 | JR

 

Arizona - 5100 / 182 | RS SR

 

Penn State - 5112 / 185 | SR

 

Vanderbilt - 5114 / 185 | SR