CFN Cornerback Rankings 11 to 20: 2024 NFL Draft
This bunch of corners will slide a bit in the 2024 NFL Draft, but several of them will be must-haves after the second round - and a few will go on Friday, too.
They're the CFN cornerback prospects ranked 11 to 20, and they're all very, very strong.
2024 NFL Draft Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE | Cs | OG | OT
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CBs Top 5 | 6-10 | 21-30
Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates a play against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
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Cornerback Rankings 2024 NFL Draft: 11-20
20 Myles Harden, South Dakota
5-11, 195, Projection: 5th Round
143 tackles, 6 INT, 26 PBU
Myles Harden, From The College Football Perspective: It'll be interesting to see where someone puts him. He's not a blaster of a speedster, but he's fast enough.
His game is about pushing people around. He MIGHT be a safety, but he'll need to be tried out at corner with his all-around skills. No, he probably won't be a high-end starter, but he'll fit just about everywhere as a top backup.
19 Caelen Carson, Wake Forest
6-0, 199, Projection: 4th Round
120 tackles, 3 INT, 26 PBU
Caelen Carson, From The College Football Perspective: Banged up around his four years, he was never able to stay on the field to last a season. But when he played, he was steady, smart, and good. The durability will keep him from being a reliable starter, but the talent is too good to keep him from being a part of a rotation
18 Khyree Jackson, Oregon
6-4, 194, Projection: 3rd Round
48 tackles, 3 INT, 9 PBU
Khyree Jackson, From The College Football Perspective: Well traveled, he started out in the JUCO ranks, was good enough to find a spot at Alabama - didn't see a ton of time - and then move to Oregon where he was a decent playmaker. Draft him for his versatility - he's a great-sized tackler who could play anywhere in a secondary.
17 Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn
6-0, 190, Projection: 5th Round
115 tackles, 3 INT, 24 PBU
Nehemiah Pritchett, From The College Football Perspective: You run a 4.36, there's a place for you in the NFL. He won't get too physical, but he's a veteran who saw plenty of time over the last four years and can use that speed to get around the ball.
He needs to be surrounded by physical hitters, but speed-wise he can match up one-on-one with just about anyone.
16 Elijah Jones, Boston College
6-2, 185, Projection: 5th Round
156 tackles, 7 INT, 36 PBU
Elijah Jones, From The College Football Perspective: Tall, long, and very, very experience, he worked for six years at Boston College and the veteran ability showed over the last two seasons.
He's got the 4.4 speed to go along with good size. and he's ready to go - he's a savvy producer when the ball is in the air.
15 Andru Phillips, Kentucky
5-11, 190, Projection: 4th Round
82 tackles, 0 INT, 10 PBU
Andru Phillips, From The College Football Perspective: Smooth and fast, he's the type of shifty corner who knows how to hang with the quicker and more athletic targets. After getting his feet wet for two years he turned into a factor over his last two seasons, but he failed to come up with an interception at UK.
14 Cam Hart, Notre Dame
6-3, 202, Projection: 3rd Round
90 tackles, 2 INT, 17 PBU
Cam Hart, From The College Football Perspective: Built more like a really fast safety than a true corner, he's big, runs a 4.5, and he's a strong tackler.
He looks the part, and with the right spot he should fit somewhere in an NFL secondary, but he wasn't anything special when the ball was in the air and has to be more of a big play defender.
13 Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
5-11, 183, Projection: 1st Round
107 tackles, 1 INT, 24 PBU
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., From The College Football Perspective: Not quite big enough and not quite fast enough - around a 4.5 guy - the tools are just okay overall. He moves well, though, and didn't have too many issues against the better SEC receivers.
Experienced, tough, and not afraid to get physical, he'll battle, but he only came up with one pick in four years and, again, the raw skills are just okay.
12 Mike Sainristil, Michigan
5-9, 182, Projection: 3rd Round
108 tackles, 7 INT, 13 PBU
Mike Sainristil, From The College Football Perspective: A wide-receiver-turned-corner, he's a bit too small, his speed is fine but he's not a blazer, and he's just figuring it all out.
But in his two years as a corner he showed off his upside - his fifth year in the program was big improvement from the fourth.
The all-around tools are there with an upside to become great with a little more time and seasoning.
11 Renardo Green, Florida State
6-0, 186, Projection: 4th Round
148 tackles, 1 INT, 22 PBU
Renardo Green, From The College Football Perspective: Not quite as hyped as other Florida State defensive stars, he's a smothering coverman with good power for his size and good enough quickness and speed to match up fine.
The slight concern is his style - he won't push around NFL receivers. That, and even though he broke up 13 passes last season, he only came up with one career pick in five years.
2024 NFL Draft Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE | Cs | OG | OT
DT | Edge | LB | Safs | @PeteFiutak
CBs Top 5 | 6-10 | 21-30
