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University of Michigan Faces NCAA Sanctions & More News

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For now, it's hard to rank <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/will-johnson/45272">Will Johnson</a> anywhere but at the top of the list heading into 2024. The former five-star recruit has lived up to the hype and then some, playing a crucial shutdown role in helping lead Michigan to a national title victory last year. Johnson is the complete package and is an exceptional cornerback prospect who will find himself high on draft boards in 2025. 
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1. Will Johnson - Michigan

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Although we have <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/benjamin-morrison/46147">Benjamin Morrison</a> as the second-rated cornerback heading into 2024, he's not far off being the top-ranked. Morrison has high-end ball skills, and it won't be a surprise to see him land near the top of the 2025 NFL Draft class.

2. Benjamin Morrison - Notre Dame

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There's much to like about what Tacario Davis does for the Arizona Wildcats. Davis brings elite size to the table at 6'4", and this unique length helps him be one of the top corners in the nation. With his length, Davis thrives at forcing incompletions in the secondary for the Wildcats.

3. Tacario Davis - Arizona

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/sebastian-castro/39540">Sebastian Castro</a> is a cornerback who thrives in the slot with elite football IQ and physicality. Although he's not typically used on the outside, Castro has developed into a star for Iowa on defense and will continue to play a significant role for this group moving forward.

4. Sebastian Castro  - Iowa

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/travis-hunter/39438">Travis Hunter</a> is known for his elite two-way play for the Colorado Buffaloes. Hunter was the top option for the Buffaloes in 2023 as a cornerback, and that should remain true in 2024. With his wide receiver skillset, Hunter brings elite ball hawk skills to the table. 
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5. Travis Hunter - Colorado

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/denzel-burke/38158">Denzel Burke</a> remains an integral part of the Ohio State Buckeyes secondary entering the 2024 campaign. Despite being a draft-eligible player in 2024, Burke opted to return to Ohio State, and he brings the length and speed necessary to be a lockdown corner.

6. Denzel Burke - Ohio State

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Jabbar Muhammad was a key contributor on defense for the Washington Huskies in 2023 and was a big reason they found themselves in the national title game. Muhammad transferred to Oregon in the offseason and will look to continue progressing with his elite quickness and high-end competitive spirit.

7. Jabbar Muhammad - Oregon

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If you're looking for a cornerback who excels in coverage, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/quincy-riley/20241">Quincy Riley</a> does that and more for the Louisville Cardinals. When you watch his tendencies for the Cardinals, Riley's football IQ immediately jumps off the page.

8. Quincy Riley - Louisville

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dorian-strong/28862">Dorian Strong</a> is the complete package that combines high-end footwork with athleticism. It's not hard to be bullish on his overall potential, and it'll be interesting to see if he can raise his game to another level in 2024.

9. Dorian Strong - Virginia Tech

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Over the last two seasons, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/cobee-bryant/44731">Cobee Bryant</a> has tallied seven interceptions for the Kansas Jayhawks defense. Bryant can contribute in multiple ways, including effectively stopping the run with his physicality. 
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10. Cobee Bryant - Kansas

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jason-marshall/44073">Jason Marshall Jr.</a> has the skillset needed to be a difference maker for the Florida Gators in their secondary. Marshall Jr. brings a strong coverage profile to the table and continues to impress. Don't be surprised if he's sitting in the top five after more tape is available on him.

11. Jason Marshall Jr. - Florida

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/justin-walley/32094">Justin Walley</a> has high-end instincts, which is a valuable commodity as a cornerback. Suiting up for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Walley is strong in a zone defense and pairs that with great footwork to find success.

12. Justin Walley - Minnesota

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/fentrell-cypress/19741">Fentrell Cypress II </a>has the quickness needed for a corner that's slightly undersized. His speed and agility make him a real threat in coverage and he plays much bigger than his frame suggests.

13. Fentrell Cypress II - Florida State

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If you have your sights set on physicality at the corner position, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/key-lawrence/21213">Key Lawrence</a> brings plenty to the table. Lawrence is strong in run support and makes his presence felt on a consistent. You'll never have to wonder if he's on the football field.

14. Key Lawrence - Oklahoma

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/zy-alexander/51359">Zy Alexander</a> has the agility and athleticism to play a prominent role for the LSU Tigers' secondary. Alexander also brings the football IQ needed to find success in the SEC, which is something that could propel him up this list. 
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15. Zy Alexander - LSU

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We're keeping a close eye on <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/anthony-johnson/48564">Anthony Johnson Jr.</a> this season. The Western Kentucky DB is the definition of a shutdown corner in coverage, which makes him the exact type of player that NFL teams will be keeping an eye on in 2024.

16. Anthony Johnson Jr. - Western Kentucky

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jordan-oladokun/23982">Jordan Oladokun</a> has many people excited to see him suit up for Bowling Green. Although he can afford to work on his run defense, Oladokun is strong in coverage and remains a serious lock down threat.

17. Jordan Oladokun - Bowling Green

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Caleb Ransaw entered the transfer portal this offseason and moved from Troy to Tulane. This is a much better situation for his development and growth, which should lead to a more productive season. Ransaw is strong against the run, and needs to improve his overall coverage skills.

18. Caleb Ransaw - Tulane

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/preston-hodge/39387">Preston Hodge</a> continues to round out his game in the secondary for the Colorado Buffaloes. The talent is there for him to be even more impactful, we're just waiting on him to find the consistency to match.

19. Preston Hodge - Colorado

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/tommi-hill/37653">Tommi Hill</a> is strong in coverage and wins a lot of one-on-one battles. Hill is solid against the run, and his competitive nature makes him play much bigger than he is. 
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20. Tommi Hill - Nebraska

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/denver-harris/42558">Denver Harris</a> tracks the football extremely well in the secondary, which sets him up to play a vital role for UTSA. Harris uses high-end athleticism and physicality in the secondary to be effective.

21. Denver Harris - UTSA

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/gentry-williams/21248">Gentry Williams</a> combines length with speed, including running a 4.29 40-yard dash. Williams's ability to make up ground with his speed consistently makes him one of the more noteworthy prospects to watch.

22. Gentry Williams - Oklahoma

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Don't be surprised if <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jordan-hancock/38165">Jordan Hancock</a> climbs into the Top 15 when all is said and done. The talented Ohio State corner has explosive athletic skills, and combines that with the strong instincts ofa playmaker in the Buckeyes secondary.

23. Jordan Hancock - Ohio State

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Aydan White moves well laterally and has the ability to be a lockdown corner. There are things he can improve upon, but there's also plenty to like about his status as a premiere corner for the Wolfpack.

24. Aydan White - NC State

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With a football IQ like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/malik-spencer/19846">Malik Spencer's</a>, he has a definite chance to rise on this list during the season. Spencer combines strong instincts with an athletic frame, allowing him to play a key role for Michigan State. 
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25. Malik Spencer - Michigan State

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If it weren't for injuries, there's no chance you would find Noah Daniels this low on the list. Daniels is a special talent, but injuries have really put a dent into how you can project him for a given season.

26. Noah Daniels - TCU

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/nyland-green/26363">Nyland Green</a> is the type of player that has the chance to accelerate up this list in 2024. Green has the size, athleticism, and football IQ to really pop for the Purdue Boilermakers.

27. Nyland Green - Purdue

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One thing you'll notice on film with <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/davonte-brown/19666">Davonte Brown</a> is that his football IQ immediately pops. For a Florida State defense that lost multiple pieces to the 2024 NFL Draft, Brown will be relied upon to carry some of the load in the secondary.

28. Davonte Brown - Florida State

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/trikweze-bridges/44099">Trikweze Bridges</a> is a player we've had a close eye on. He's set to play a big role for Florida in 2024, and brings the necessary skillset in order to be a difference maker in the SEC.

29. Trikweze Bridges - Florida

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/donte-kent/17131">Donte Kent</a> has a solid frame with good agility and overall strength. If he can get a little quicker this offseason, he has the chance to really pop in the secondary for Central Michigan. 
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30. Donte Kent - Central Michigan

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/maxwell-hairston/28514">Maxwell Hairston</a> should likely be higher on this list, and another strong performance will make that a reality for us. If the Wildcats hope to continue improving on defense, Hairston will be a big part of that.

31. Maxwell Hairston - Kentucky

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/woodi-washington/21159">Woodi Washington's</a> size might not make him standout, but his attention to detail and strong tackling skills more than make up for that. Washington plays at his best in zone coverage.

32. Woodi Washington - Oklahoma

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/damarius-mcghee/44674">Damarius McGhee</a> is set to continue playing a strong role for the Kansas Jayhawks secondary. McGhee's strength and physicality off the line make him a strong prospect moving forward.

33. Damarius McGhee - Kansas

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jk-johnson/51326">JK Johnson</a> is someone we will be keeping a close eye on. He brings strong footwork and a physical playing style to the table, which make him a threat to be highlighted more often this year.

34. JK Johnson - LSU

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/avante-dickerson/48716">Avante Dickerson</a> brings speed and physicality to the equation, which will never go out of style for cornerbacks. If he can bring more consistency to the table, he'll undoubtedly rise on this list in 2024. 
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35. Avante Dickerson - Utah State

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/devin-kirkwood/24144">Devin Kirkwood</a> has a high football IQ and his size helps him overwhelm opponents. Kirkwood is a playmaker in the secondary, and will look to see numbers take another step in 2024.

36. Devin Kirkwood - UCLA

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Demorie Tate plays a solid role in stopping the run and is a smooth tackler that doesn't often let opponents slip away. Tate has the short-area explosiveness you're looking for in a cornerback.

37. Demorie Tate - Florida A&M

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jalen-kimber/49496">Jalen Kimber</a> is a cornerback that has quick feet and prioritizes a physical style of play. Although you like for him to be more consistent with the physicality, it's definitely a strength to his game.

38. Jalen Kimber - Penn State

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/prophet-brown/36424">Prophet Brown</a> checks a lot of the boxes that teams are coveting for their secondary, specifically with cornerbacks. Brown's athleticism and length help make him pop. More consistency is needed.

39. Prophet Brown - USC

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/ceyair-wright/36419">Ceyair Brown </a>has a strong feel on the football field and is rarely in the wrong position. His football IQ and high-end speed help make him an interesting prospect at USC. 
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40. Ceyair Wright - USC

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Although <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/karon-prunty/42069">Karon Prunty</a> isn't a household name because of where he plays, he's still a very strong defender that works well in press coverage and has strong attention to detail on the field.

41. Karon Prunty - North Carolina A&T

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/darian-chestnut/31857">Darian Chestnut</a> has quick feet, but won't burn you with his speed in the secondary. Chestnut doesn't have the ideal frame for a corner, but that doesn't stop him from being physical.

42. Darian Chestnut - Syracuse

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/david-spaulding/33414">David Spaulding</a> is a really strong tackler that brings a unique blend of physicality and a high-end football IQ to the table. Spaulding is very effective in defending the run.

43. David Spaulding - South Carolina

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Tyreke Johnson is a ball hawk in the secondary. He brings strong hands to the table, and is good in coverage. If he's able to add more speed to his game, look out.

44. Tyreke Johnson - Nebraska

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/fred-davis/27644">Fred Davis </a>has good speed, which allows him to make plays in coverage downfield. He's a good one-on-one player, but you'd like him to be a bit more physical with his frame. 
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45. Fred Davis II - UCF

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jaylin-davies/24147">Jaylin Davies</a> has the size and physicality to be strong at his position, but is a bit slower than you'd prefer for his role in this UCLA secondary. Still, Davies more than makes up for his speed with good ball tracking skills and hands.

46. Jaylin Davies - UCLA

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/malcolm-greene/34932">Malcolm Greene </a>has high-end ball tracking skills in the secondary, along with good hands and physicality. Speed is somewhat of a question mark, but Greene does provide good bursts at times.

47. Malcolm Greene - Virginia

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We're looking for the defense of Syracuse to take another step in 2024. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/clarence-lewis/46133">Clarence Lewis</a> is set to play a stabilizing role for Syracuse in their secondary, highlighted by his high-end football IQ and good reads.

48. Clarence Lewis - Syracuse

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Ball skills continue to be a big strength for Trey Morrison in the secondary. Although there are still some concerns about his overall agility, there's reason to be bullish about his stock.

49. Trey Morrison - Oklahoma

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Speed and football IQ are two strong talking points surrounding <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dontae-manning/29418">Dontae Manning</a>. For an Oregon team looking to be in the national title picture, Manning will play a big role for them in the secondary. 
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50. Dontae Manning - Oregon

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jaidyn-denis/33601">Jaidyn Denis</a> consistently demonstrates a strong sense of positioning on the football field, making him a compelling prospect at Memphis. His football intelligence and rapid speed contribute significantly to his potential.

51. Jaidyn Denis - Memphis

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/rj-delancy/33983">RJ Delancy III</a> is agile on his feet, although he isn’t the fastest in the secondary. Despite not having the typical physique for a cornerback, he remains effective.

52. RJ Delancy III - Wisconsin

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/ricardo-hallman/34029">Ricardo Hallman</a> stands out as an exceptional tackler, combining strong physicality with sharp football acumen. He proves highly effective in run defense. Hallman is poised to play a sizable role for the Badgers.

53. Ricardo Hallman - Wisconsin

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Despite not being widely recognized due to his smaller program, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/cale-sanders/30192">Cale Sanders Jr.</a> excels as a defender, particularly in press coverage, and shows meticulous attention to detail during play.

54. Cale Sanders Jr.  - SMU

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Although he doesn't play in the center of the college football universe at Western Kentucky, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/upton-stout/48574">Upton Stout</a> has proven to be a very capable cornerback that's worthy of attention. 
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55. Upton Stout - Western Kentucky

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/dangelo-ponds/42344">D'Angelo Ponds </a>is steadily improving his game in the secondary for the Indiana Hoosiers. The talent is evident, and with a bit more consistency, he has the potential to be even more impactful.

56. D'angelo Ponds - Indiana

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/ayden-garnes/64069">Ayden Garnes </a>is a player we've been closely monitoring. He's poised to play a significant role for West Virginia in 2024 and possesses the skillset needed to be a game-changer in the Big 12.

57. Ayden Garnes - West Virginia

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/jayvion-cole/49367">Jay'Vion Cole</a> may not stand out due to his size, but his attention to detail and strong tackling skills more than compensate for it. He excels particularly in zone coverage and should play a strong role for Texas.

58. Jay'Vion Cole - Texas

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/mark-davis/24849">Mark Davis Jr.</a> has all the tools needed in order to be a strong defender at Southern Illinois. Although it's not the most glorious stage in college football, Davis Jr. should have plenty of eyeballs on him this upcoming season.

59. Mark Davis Jr. - Southern Illinois

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/shavon-revel/48181">Shavon Revel </a>distinguishes himself as an exceptional tackler, blending strong physicality with keen football intelligence. He is highly effective in run defense. Hallman is set to play a significant role for the Pirates.
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60. Shavon Revel - East Carolina

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/trey-amos/63828">Trey Amos</a> combines speed and physicality, qualities that are always valuable for cornerbacks. If he can achieve greater consistency, he will undoubtedly climb the rankings in 2024.

61. Trey Amos - Ole Miss

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/daedae-hill/44257">Daedae Hill</a> has an excellent sense of positioning on the football field and is rarely out of place. His football IQ and exceptional speed make him an intriguing prospect at FAU.

62. Daedae Hill -  FAU

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/treshon-devones/63266">Tre'Shon Devones </a>is agile on his feet, even though he isn’t the fastest player in the secondary. Despite lacking the prototypical physique for a cornerback, he consistently proves to be highly effective.

63. Tre'Shon Devones - Duke

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Ball skills remain a significant strength for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/marques-sigle/18544">Marques Sigle</a>  in the secondary. While there are some concerns about his overall agility, there is ample reason to be optimistic about his potential.

64. Marques Sigle - Kansas State

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/cfb/players/amarion-mccoy/23501">A'Marion McCoy </a>is a very strong tackler who combines physicality with high football IQ. He excels in defending against the run. Big things are expected this season at Boise State. 
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