2017 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Defense
By Jon Dove
Cornerback
1. Sidney Jones, Washington
2. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
3. Jalen Tabor, Florida
4. Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson
5. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
6. Desmond King, Iowa
7. Tre’Davious White, LSU
8. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
9. Jourdan Lewis, Michigan
10. Adoree’ Jackson, USC
The 2017 NFL Draft cornerback group is extremely deep and highly talented. Sidney Jones is my top rated corner based on his overall skills set and ball skills. It’s his ability to create turnovers that sets him apart from the rest of the group.
Jones not only features excellent hands but also the aggressiveness and awareness to jump routes.
Marshon Lattimore is only a redshirt Sophomore, but has already established himself as a top-end cover guy. He the size, fluidity and speed needed to be a true lockdown cornerback. This is someone who’s more polished than his experience would suggest.
Cordrea Tankersley is one of my favorite players in the entire draft. I love his size and toughness at the position. However, it’s his ball skills and tracking ability that makes him special. This is someone who’s capable of hauling in a lot of interceptions.
SEC cornerbacks Jalen Tabor and Tre’Davious White are battle tested veterans. They are also good athletes that have as much upside as they do experience.