Cornerback
I feel comfortable that as many as 17 cornerbacks in this draft are capable of quickly developing into effective starters. Marshon Lattimore sits atop this ranking based on his athletic profile, upside and play this past season.
He truly has all the skills and feel for the game to be a shutdown cornerback early in his career. I wouldn’t be shocked if he’s one of the first 3 players selected.
Tre’Davious White is someone who is getting overlooked and has the potential to be the best cornerback in the group. He has the size, experience, quickness and ball skills needed to be a high-level performer.
Sidney Jones was my top rated cornerback for most of the year. That would still be the case if he hadn’t injured himself at his pro-day workout. He should still be a 2nd round pick and will represent great value when he does come off the board.
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The Gareon Conley situation will be very interesting to monitor throughout the draft. He’s a 1st round talent who could go undrafted do to some recent legal troubles.
1. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
2. Tre’Davious White, LSU
3. Quincy Wilson, Florida
4. Cordrea Tankersly, Clemson
5. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
6. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
7. Jalen Tabor, Florida
8. Kevin King, Washington
9. Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado
10. Sidney Jones, Washington
11. Fabian Moreau, UCLA
12. Howard Wilson, Houston
13. Adoree’ Jackson, USC
14. Cam Sutton, Tennessee
15. Rasul Douglas, West Virginia
16. Desmond King, Iowa
17. Jourdan Lewis, Michigan
18. Ahkello Witherspoon, Colorado
19. Damontae Kazee, San Diego State
20. Shaquill Griffin, Central Florida
21. Brendan Langley, Lamar
22. Corn Elder, Miami
23. Marquez White, Florida State