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Farrell’s Top 10 Cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft

Cooper DeJean tops Mike Farrell’s list for CBs in the 2024 Draft, who else made the list?

April 5, 2024
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Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) runs back a punt for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) runs back a punt for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday

As draft season rapidly approaches, I continue to give my 10 favorite players for each position. Today, it’s the cornerbacks’ turn.

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1. Cooper DeJean, Iowa

— Speed, technique, and special teams makes him intriguing.

Reps of Cooper DeJean in man coverage pic.twitter.com/RWWQ8xmDyN

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 24, 2024

2. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

— He’s big, physical, and fast and has the highest ceiling.

Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell (DB27) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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3. Nate Wiggins, Clemson

— Amazing speed and closes well, just a tad slight.

Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson defensive back Nate Wiggins (DB42) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

4. Terrion Arnold, Alabama

— Team leader from day one? Most likely.

The more I watch of Terrion Arnold, the more he's quickly becoming one of my favorite players this draft cycle

One of two corners in FBS this past year with 20+ stops and 13+ PBUs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7COtm0JwDN

— Bradley Locker (@Bradley_Locker) April 2, 2024

5. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

— Not a burner compared to the rest, but physical and has great instincts.

Highest Graded CB in Press Coverage since 2022:

🐘 Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama: 90.8 pic.twitter.com/BDRgrkt7Ui

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 29, 2024

6. Mike Sainristil, Michigan

— Simply a playmaker with amazing football sense.

3rd and 4 in the national championship game and Sainristil makes this tackle. Beast pic.twitter.com/C5vTPlnBuj

— Theo Ash (@TheoAshNFL) April 3, 2024

7. TJ Tampa, Iowa State

— A sleeper who was a key to the turnaround last season.

Nov 12, 2022; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back T.J. Tampa (2) deflects a pass intended for Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Langston Anderson (88) in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. OSU won 20-14.

8. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri

— Solid player has a higher grade from others.

Ennis Rakestraw | CB | MIZ

Physical CB that tackles at a high end level. Comfortable in press w/ excellent lateral footwork/quickness to cut WRs off. Balance & footwork consistently sound –> quick transitions & close on routes. Quick processer that excels seeing the whole field pic.twitter.com/va82Lqj37P

— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) April 4, 2024

9. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

— Overlooked a bit on that defense but a heckuva talent.

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Corey Wren (21) runs the ball between Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) and defensive back Javon Bullard (22) during the first half in the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium.

10. Khyree Jackson, Oregon

— Oregon slowly developing a great DB tradition.

Oregon’s Khyree Jackson doesn’t get lost in the receivers movements and plays the fade perfectly at the Senior Bowl. pic.twitter.com/aASskW90Yz

— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) February 1, 2024

Category: Draft, NewsTag: 2024 Draft, Cooper DeJean, Draft, Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Kamari Lassiter, Khyree Jackson, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Mike Sainristil, Nate Wiggins, NFL Draft, Quinyon Mitchell, Terrion Arnold, TJ Tampa
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