The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:Allowed a mind-boggling 3.3 yards per target last season, per Pro Football Focus. At his best sagging off in coverage and using his instincts to drive on the ball . Feisty tackler close to line of scrimmage.Takes some chances because of his recovery speed .
Stock rising after a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and 42-inch vertical leap at the combine. Ideal for press coverage, but seems to lose track of the ball — a formula for penalties — when running downfield with his head turned. Willing tackler and special-teamer.Set FBS record with six interceptions returned for touchdowns, including three last season. High-points jump balls. Fits zone or man schemes, but could struggle against physical receivers until his lanky frame fills out.
Stock slipped last season as he was targeted frequently in two playoff games. Elite speed as seen on pick-6 to clinch 2021 national title. Jars the football loose even when boxed out. Could have to switch to free safety for a man coverage defense, a scout told ESPN.Potential steal. Short slot corners supposedly need to run faster than a 4.51-second 40-yard dash. But the tape is good — and not just his six interceptions last season. Will be a coach’s favorite because of study habits.
Tyrique Stevenson started 10 of Miami’s games for a second consecutive season, and he recorded a career-best two interceptions.Freshman All-American at LSU in 2020 who missed 10 games over the next two seasons due to injury and struggled to find snaps at Alabama. Swagger outweighs production. Good ball skills, but too reliant on natural talent.Developmental project who only has played cornerback for six years, including high school, and started just six college games before last season.
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