2027 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings & Scouting Reports
Top CB Prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft cornerback class features 4 potential first-round talents. Our rankings combine film analysis, advanced metrics, and team fit projections, updated weekly throughout the college season. Click any prospect below to see their full scouting report with strengths, weaknesses, NFL player comparison, and combine measurables.
Top 40 CB Prospects for 2027 NFL Draft
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Leonard Moore - Notre Dame
Consensus Rank: #6 | Position Rank: CB1
Our model: #5 overall (CB1), 1 spot higher than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
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Ellis Robinson IV - Georgia
Consensus Rank: #12 | Position Rank: CB2
Our model: #77 overall (CB10), 65 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (Top 15)
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Zabien Brown - Alabama
Consensus Rank: #16 | Position Rank: CB3
Our model: #38 overall (CB5), 22 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
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Kelley Jones - Mississippi State
Consensus Rank: #32 | Position Rank: CB4
Our model: #45 overall (CB6), 13 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 1st Round (15-32)
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Chris Peal - Syracuse
Consensus Rank: #36 | Position Rank: CB5
Our model: #102 overall (CB13), 66 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Jamari Sharpe - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #46 | Position Rank: CB6
Our model: #46 overall (CB7)
Projected: 2nd Round
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OJ Frederique Jr - Miami
Consensus Rank: #54 | Position Rank: CB7
Our model: #131 overall (CB16), 77 spots lower than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Brice Pollock - Texas Tech
Consensus Rank: #57 | Position Rank: CB8
Our model: #22 overall (CB2), 35 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 2nd Round
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Ashton Hampton - Clemson
Consensus Rank: #59 | Position Rank: CB9
Our model: #59 overall (CB8)
Projected: 2nd Round
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Elijah Green - Tulsa
Consensus Rank: #84 | Position Rank: CB10
Our model: #36 overall (CB3), 48 spots higher than consensus
Projected: 3rd Round
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Brandon Finney Jr - Oregon
Consensus Rank: #113 | Position Rank: CB11
Our model: #37 overall (CB4), 76 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Xavier Scott - Illinois
Consensus Rank: #120 | Position Rank: CB12
Our model: #72 overall (CB9), 48 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jay Crawford - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #130 | Position Rank: CB13
Our model: #181 overall (CB24), 51 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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John Nestor - Minnesota
Consensus Rank: #138 | Position Rank: CB14
Our model: #90 overall (CB11), 48 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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AJ Harris - Indiana
Consensus Rank: #139 | Position Rank: CB15
Our model: #159 overall (CB21), 20 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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DJ McKinney - Notre Dame
Consensus Rank: #143 | Position Rank: CB16
Our model: #96 overall (CB12), 47 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Christian Gray - Notre Dame
Consensus Rank: #147 | Position Rank: CB17
Our model: #108 overall (CB14), 39 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Tayon Holloway - Louisville
Consensus Rank: #162 | Position Rank: CB18
Our model: #166 overall (CB22), 4 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jyaire Hill - Michigan
Consensus Rank: #171 | Position Rank: CB19
Our model: #138 overall (CB18), 33 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Cam Calhoun - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #180 | Position Rank: CB20
Our model: #216 overall (CB27), 36 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Evan Johnson - BYU
Consensus Rank: #181 | Position Rank: CB21
Our model: #157 overall (CB20), 24 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jermaine Mathews Jr - Ohio State
Consensus Rank: #198 | Position Rank: CB22
Our model: #258 overall (CB33), 60 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ethan O'Connor - Miami
Consensus Rank: #218 | Position Rank: CB23
Our model: #192 overall (CB25), 26 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jayden Bellamy - UCF
Consensus Rank: #225 | Position Rank: CB24
Our model: #224 overall (CB30), 1 spot higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Antonio Kite - Ole Miss
Consensus Rank: #227 | Position Rank: CB25
Our model: #295 overall (CB39), 68 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jordan Matthews - Vanderbilt
Consensus Rank: #231 | Position Rank: CB26
Our model: #308 overall (CB40), 77 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Daniel Harris - California
Consensus Rank: #235 | Position Rank: CB27
Our model: #355 overall (CB43), 120 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Quay'sheed Scott - South Carolina
Consensus Rank: #286 | Position Rank: CB28
Our model: #260 overall (CB35), 26 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Jontez Williams - USC
Consensus Rank: #293 | Position Rank: CB29
Our model: #261 overall (CB36), 32 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Dezz Ricks - Texas A&M
Consensus Rank: #294 | Position Rank: CB30
Our model: #399 overall (CB49), 105 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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MJ Cannon - Cincinnati
Consensus Rank: #319 | Position Rank: CB31
Our model: #259 overall (CB34), 60 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Aaron Scott Jr - Oregon
Consensus Rank: #340 | Position Rank: CB32
Our model: no rank yet, consensus only
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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La'Khi Roland - Arkansas
Consensus Rank: #348 | Position Rank: CB33
Our model: #404 overall (CB50), 56 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Kalen Carroll - TCU
Consensus Rank: #372 | Position Rank: CB34
Our model: #380 overall (CB47), 8 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Zeke Berry - Michigan
Consensus Rank: #381 | Position Rank: CB35
Our model: #236 overall (CB32), 145 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Raion Strader - Pitt
Consensus Rank: #382 | Position Rank: CB36
Our model: #341 overall (CB42), 41 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Ja'son Prevard - Kansas State
Consensus Rank: #385 | Position Rank: CB37
Our model: #390 overall (CB48), 5 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Damari Brown - Miami (FL)
Consensus Rank: #395 | Position Rank: CB38
Our model: #444 overall (CB58), 49 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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Simeon Harris - Fresno State
Consensus Rank: #407 | Position Rank: CB39
Our model: #320 overall (CB41), 87 spots higher than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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JoJo Johnson - Bowling Green
Consensus Rank: #419 | Position Rank: CB40
Our model: #426 overall (CB53), 7 spots lower than consensus
Projected: Mid-Late Round
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2027 Cornerback Class Analysis
Cornerback depth is a strength of the 2026 class, with 4 projected first-rounders. Leonard Moore tops the rankings, displaying the length, speed, and ball skills NFL teams covet. The class offers both press-man corners and zone specialists.
Cornerback-Needy Teams for 2026
Teams projected to target cornerbacks early include: Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers. Each team's draft position and specific roster construction will determine the best fit for top prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the #1 CB in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Leonard Moore from Notre Dame is currently the consensus #1 cornerback prospect, ranking #6 overall in our big board.
How many CBs will go in the first round in 2026?
Projections suggest 4 cornerbacks could be selected in the first round, depending on team needs and draft position.
What makes the 2027 CB class special?
The 2027 cornerback class offers exceptional depth with 4 potential first-rounders and strong developmental prospects in the middle rounds.
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