Best available CB in 2026 NFL Draft: Updated results, top prospects still on board
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The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
The cornerback group could be the proverbial 'embarrassment of riches' group. Not considered the best position group in the draft, cornerback might be the deepest.
As many as six cornerbacks should be first round picks. However, half of them will slide to second due to the team prioritizing other positions. This will come in handy for teams looking to add a cornerback. Good players are going to slide, increasing the value of those picks when they are made.
Best available CB in 2026 NFL Draft
| Name | School | HT | WT | Range | Pick | Team |
| Mansoor Delane | LSU | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 1 | 6 | Chiefs |
| Jermod McCoy | Tennessee | 6'0 | 193 | Rd 1 | ||
| Avieon Terrell | Clemson | 5'11 | 180 | Rd 1-2 | 48 | Falcons |
| Brandon Cisse | S. Carolina | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 1-2 | ||
| Colton Hood | Tennessee | 6'0 | 195 | Rd 2-3 | 37 | Giants |
| D'Angelo Ponds | Indiana | 5'9 | 173 | Rd 2-3 | 50 | Jets |
| Davison Igbinosun | Ohio State | 6'2 | 195 | Rd 2-3 | ||
| Keith Abney II | ASU | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 2-3 | ||
| Keionte Scott | Miami | 6'0 | 194 | Rd 2-3 | ||
| Chris Johnson | SDSU | 6'0 | 195 | Rd 2-4 | 27 | Dolphins |
| Chandler Rivers | Duke | 5'10 | 185 | Rd 2-4 | ||
| Daylen Everette | Georgia | 6'1 | 190 | Rd 2-4 | ||
| Devin Moore | Florida | 6'3 | 198 | Rd 2-4 | ||
| Treydan Stukes | Arizona | 6'2 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | 38 | Raiders |
| Will Lee III | Texas A&M | 6'1 | 189 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Malik Muhammad | Texas | 6'0 | 188 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Julian Neal | Arkansas | 6'2 | 208 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Thaddeus Dixon | UNC | 6'1 | 185 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Preston Hodge | Colorado | 6'0 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Hezekiah Masses | Cal | 6'1 | 185 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Tacario Davis | Washington | 6'4 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Devon Marshall | NC State | 5'11 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Jadon Canady | Oregon | 5'11 | 185 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Ephesians Prysock | Washington | 6'4 | 195 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Andre Fuller | Toledo | 6'2 | 202 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Domani Jackson | Alabama | 6'1 | 196 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| DJ Harvey | USC | 5'10 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| DeVonta Smith | Notre Dame | 5'11 | 195 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Ceyair Wright | Nebraska | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| TJ Hall | Iowa | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Jeadyn Lukus | Clemson | 6'2 | 200 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Josh Moten | Southern Miss | 6'0 | 185 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Ahmari Harvey | GT | 6'0 | 195 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Tyreek Chappell | Texas A&M | 5'11 | 180 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Latrell McCutchin Sr | Houston | 6'1 | 185 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Charles Demmings | Stephen F Austin | 6'1 | 190 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Stephen Hall | Missouri | 6'0 | 202 | Rd 5-7 |
Social media reactions to CB selections in 2026 NFL Draft
The No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , the New York Jets select D'Angelo Ponds. #NFLDRAFTpic.twitter.com/J32OdTUgPO— Lavish Sports (@LAVISHSPORTSORG) April 25, 2026
With the No. 48 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @AtlantaFalcons select Avieon Terrell.
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/o0uLslLx6J— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
Arizona’s own.
Treydan Stukes is a Las Vegas Raider! pic.twitter.com/J97xEI1uaJ— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) April 24, 2026
With the No. 37 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Giants select Colton Hood.
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/rXQgSVbrRx— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
The @MiamiDolphins make CB Chris Johnson the 27th overall pick!⁰⁰
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/TFrWJcW3Vf— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
The @Chiefs trade up to the 6th pick to select @LSUFootball CB Mansoor Delane!
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/9ZwWDACJdD— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
2026 NFL Draft How to Watch
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
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