Final cornerback rankings heading into the 2025 NFL Draft

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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​

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​

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)

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2025 NFL Draft: Final cornerback rankings

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