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2025 NFL Draft: Ranking the Top 10 Cornerbacks After the NFL Scouting Combine

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10) Darien Porter, Iowa State
Darien Porter spent five seasons at Iowa State before finally entering the NFL Draft. The six-foot-four corner is raw, and his stats don't pop out at you, at least not for box score watchers. However, the versatile defensive back has shown strides in his development, and his RAS score has NFL teams raving about his potential. At the next level, under the right coaching staff, Porter has everything he could need to be a top-tier corner.

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1) Travis Hunter, Colorado
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Travis Hunter is undeniably one of, if not the most versatile players in this NFL Draft class. The playmaker showed out at both corner and wide receiver in college, and he hopes to play both positions in the NFL. Between his size, athleticism, and ball skills, Hunter ranks at the top of this list, as he will likely be selected as a top-three pick when it's all said and done.
2) Will Johnson, Michigan
Will Johnson is a polished corner with good size and top-notch instincts. It wouldn't be surprising if many ranked him as the top corner in this draft class. Still, some of the inconsistencies as a run defender and deep ball coverage slot him in at No. 2 for me. Nonetheless, with his traits, Johnson has all the tools in the toolshed to develop into the top corner of this class at the next level.

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3) Jahdae Barron, Texas
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Jahdae Barron can play anywhere on the field and proved that in college. The defender lined up outside, in the slot, and even in the box as a dime linebacker throughout the season for the Texas Longhorns. Barron was one of the biggest reasons that Texas had a top defense in the nation this past season, and he looks to bring the same dynamic ability to the NFL.
4) Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
Azareye'h Thomas is a name not many people have paid attention to heading into this draft, but his tape speaks for itself. At six-foot-two, his size matches his physical play style, a dream combination for many NFL head coaches and general managers. Thomas has areas that need improvement, but he has all the tools to improve in every area and be a lockdown corner in the pros.

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5) Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
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Maxwell Hairston has confidence off the field, which directly translates to his play on the field. The corner takes each challenge on the field personally and consistently looks to prove he's one of the best players. He's quick, athletic, and has the size to be a dynamic playmaker at the next level. Like nearly every prospect on this list, Hairston has areas that need improvement, but he might adapt quickly as he develops in the pros.
6) Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Benjamin Morrison is one of the most talented corners in this upcoming draft class but is also one of the scariest options in the drafts. The Notre Dame defender looked like an absolute stud for the Fighting Irish, but after two hip injuries that each required surgery, the biggest question is how often he would be on the field. If he can put the injury history in the past, he could be a major steal, but he also has tremendous bust concerns due to his medical problems.

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7) Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
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Following a dominant season in 2023 for Shavon Revel Jr., the corner entered this past season with first-round buzz for when the NFL Draft came around this April. However, an ACL injury ended his final year in college and now looks to be a driving factor for why he's falling on many team's draft boards. Despite the injury, the six-foot-three has the tools and physicality to be a proper lockdown corner at the next level, and if he can return to his play of 2023 form, Revel Jr. could make a lot of teams wish they didn't let his injury keep them from taking the gamble.
8) Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Trey Amos played for three teams in five seasons throughout his college journey. The corner finally found a fit with Ole Miss, where he got the opportunity to prove how impactful he can be in the secondary. Amos totaled 50 tackles, 13 pass defenses, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in his lone season playing for Lane Kiffin, and he put his name on the map for this upcoming draft class.

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9) Denzel Burke, Ohio State
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Denzel Burke spent four seasons at Ohio State, where he had an up-and-down career in a Buckeyes jersey. The Arizona native has shown flashes of his versatility in the secondary with his instincts and athleticism. Still, his aggressive play style has caused him to be burnt in coverage. If he can continue to develop and fine-tune his decision-making when to gamble on plays and when to play it safe in coverage, Burke has it all to be a corner that can be relied on at the next level.
10) Darien Porter, Iowa State
Darien Porter spent five seasons at Iowa State before finally entering the NFL Draft. The six-foot-four corner is raw, and his stats don't pop out at you, at least not for box score watchers. However, the versatile defensive back has shown strides in his development, and his RAS score has NFL teams raving about his potential. At the next level, under the right coaching staff, Porter has everything he could need to be a top-tier corner.

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1) Travis Hunter, Colorado
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Travis Hunter is undeniably one of, if not the most versatile players in this NFL Draft class. The playmaker showed out at both corner and wide receiver in college, and he hopes to play both positions in the NFL. Between his size, athleticism, and ball skills, Hunter ranks at the top of this list, as he will likely be selected as a top-three pick when it's all said and done.

2025 NFL Draft: Ranking the Top 10 Cornerbacks After the NFL Scouting Combine

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