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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 | 101 | Raiders |
| Avieon Terrell | Clemson | 5'11 | 180 | Rd 1-2 | 48 | Falcons |
| Brandon Cisse | S. Carolina | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 1-2 | 52 | Packers |
| 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 | 62 | Bills |
| Keith Abney II | ASU | 6'0 | 190 | Rd 2-3 | 157 | Lions |
| Keionte Scott | Miami | 6'0 | 194 | Rd 2-3 | 116 | Buccaneers |
| Chris Johnson | SDSU | 6'0 | 195 | Rd 2-4 | 27 | Dolphins |
| Chandler Rivers | Duke | 5'10 | 185 | Rd 2-4 | 162 | Ravens |
| Daylen Everette | Georgia | 6'1 | 190 | Rd 2-4 | 85 | Steelers |
| Devin Moore | Florida | 6'3 | 198 | Rd 2-4 | 114 | Cowboys |
| 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 | 124 | Bears |
| Julian Neal | Arkansas | 6'2 | 208 | Rd 3-5 | 99 | Seahawks |
| 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 | 175 | Raiders |
| Tacario Davis | Washington | 6'4 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | 72 | Bengals |
| 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 | 139 | 49ers |
| Andre Fuller | Toledo | 6'2 | 202 | Rd 3-5 | 236 | Seahawks |
| Domani Jackson | Alabama | 6'1 | 196 | Rd 4-6 | 201 | Packers |
| 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 | 219 | Saints |
| 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 | 163 | Vikings |
| Stephen Hall | Missouri | 6'0 | 202 | Rd 5-7 |
Social media reactions to CB selections in 2026 NFL Draft
The #Seahawks have picked CB Michael Dansby, round 7, pick 255 pic.twitter.com/dF6phn3al2
— HawkMania (@hawkmania4) April 25, 2026— SleeperSeahawks (@SleeperSeahawks) April 25, 2026Bills PRIDE.@toriano2x x @MizzouFootball pic.twitter.com/bpsHgPWaOM
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 25, 2026WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS, TJ HALL pic.twitter.com/7xM0jewsSd
— Barstool NOLA (@BarstoolNOLA) April 25, 2026Welcome to Green Bay, Domani! pic.twitter.com/8X06BkcvhC
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2026— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026Patriots' first draft pick of Day 3 is CB Karon Prunty at No. 171 overallhttps://t.co/6lQN7XNMND pic.twitter.com/psiCZAxKnR
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026The #Vikings have selected Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demmings at pick No. 163
What can fans expect?
“I’m okay with my last breath being on this field, with my last breath being this rep, and with the last thing I’m wearing to be a helmet and a jersey..." https://t.co/kp1Rd6d8li pic.twitter.com/Zr4LSiED5D
Welcome to Baltimore, @_ChandlerRivers 😈 pic.twitter.com/LFA2wHH6OH
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 25, 2026KEITH ABNEY IS A DETROIT LION 🔱 pic.twitter.com/1vfBtMr3JN
— PHNX Sun Devils (@PHNX_SunDevils) April 25, 2026New DB in the pack 🐺@NetApp | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/YJ8Lb3vvcH
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 25, 2026— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 25, 2026Malik Muhammad goes in the fourth round to the Chicago Bears at pick No. 124 https://t.co/79qJvqXYx0 pic.twitter.com/jGao28TvTi
— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) April 25, 2026— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) April 25, 2026From the Swamp to the Star 🐊@realdevinmoore3 | @GatorsFB #CowboysDraft | @Fanatics pic.twitter.com/7tXuzaXeEf
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026We have selected Maryland S Jalen Huskey with the No. 100 overall pick!@farahandfarah | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/nwFJcPGBco
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 25, 2026RT @steelers With the 85th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we select CB Daylen Everette. pic.twitter.com/QdTk9YX0bx
— StlrsDieHard 🏈 🖤💛 / T1D 💙 (@StlrsDieHard) April 25, 2026We have drafted CB Tacario Davis with the no. 72 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/mbOsfEyfiX
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 25, 2026Bills trade up to select DB Davison Igbinosun with No. 62 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/6lQN7XNMND pic.twitter.com/ovNXDg8qxO
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026The No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , the New York Jets select D'Angelo Ponds. #NFLDRAFT pic.twitter.com/J32OdTUgPO
— Lavish Sports (@LAVISHSPORTSORG) April 25, 2026— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026Arizona’s own.
Treydan Stukes is a Las Vegas Raider! pic.twitter.com/J97xEI1uaJ
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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