- OPERATION: NFL DRAFT -
Top Cornerback Prospects
Updated: April 22nd, 2009
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Ranking: #1
Name: Darius Butler
Height: 5'10
Weight: 183 lbs.
College: Connecticut
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SCOUTING REPORT
- The most athletic cornerback in this class, hands down.
- Uses great speed to close in on larger receivers.
- Uses hands well inside 5 yards; sticks to pads well.
- Plays both Man and Cover 2 with effectiveness; understands routes well.
- Tackling may be a concern, but will improve with time.
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Ranking: #2
Name: Mike Mickens
Height: 6'0
Weight: 184 lbs.
College: Cincinnati
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Attitude is key with this guy; if he puts it all together he can be special.
- Will drop because of character issues; not a huge character guy.
- Displays amazing ball skills and defensive awareness; knows where to be.
- Finds ways to make plays; is a playmaker everywhere on the field.
- Doesn't have great measurables but plays the game with passion.
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Ranking: #3
Name: Alphonso Smith
Height: 5'9
Weight: 193 lbs.
College: Wake Forest
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SCOUTING REPORT
- BOOM or BUST
- Is an outstanding ball hawk; closes in on plays very nicely.
- Likes to zone but can press and cover man to man as well.
- Is not as athletic as we thought after the combine, but mentally, it's there.
- Reads QBs eyes very well; has the most outstanding ball skills in the class.
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Ranking: #4
Name: Victor "Macho" Harris
Height: 5'11
Weight: 187 lbs.
College: Virginia Tech
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Can be both a man to man or cover 2 corner at the next level.
- Tapes will hurt his stock, but potentially, he has it all.
- Not as fast as you would like, but will play faster than he ran.
- Will make an immediate impact on special teams a gunner/return specialist.
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Ranking: #5
Name: Chris Clemons
Height: 6'0
Weight: 208 lbs.
College: Clemson
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SCOUTING REPORT
- The most underrated corner in this class.
- Has great ball skills; breaks and closes in tremendously well.
- Consistency is an issue, but can be a potential superstar.
- Shows flashes greatness but misses tackles too often.
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Ranking: #6
Name: Brandon Hughes
Height: 5'10
Weight: 182 lbs.
College: Oregon State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #7
Name: Jairus Byrd
Height: 5'10
Weight: 207 lbs.
College: Oregon
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #8
Name: Vontae Davis
Height: 5'11
Weight: 203 lbs.
College: Illinois
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #9
Name: Sean Smith
Height: 6'4
Weight: 214 lbs.
College: Utah
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #10
Name: D.J. Moore
Height: 5'9
Weight: 192 lbs.
College: Vanderbilt
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #11
Name: Coye Francies
Height: 6'0
Weight: 185 lbs.
College: San Jose State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #12
Name: Ellis Lankster
Height: 5'9
Weight: 191 lbs.
College: West Virginia
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Small with huge motor; has great tackling technique.
- One year starter, but very very physical, which is key for his size.
- Turns hips well on long routes and finds the ball well in the air.
- Will be a special teams nightmare until a starting opportunity opens up.
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Ranking: #13
Name: Morgan Trent
Height: 6'1
Weight: 193 lbs.
College: Michigan
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #14
Name: Keenan Lewis
Height: 6'0
Weight: 208 lbs.
College: Oregon State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #15
Name: Ryan Mouton
Height: 5'9
Weight: 187 lbs.
College: Hawaii
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #16
Name: Wopamo Osaisai
Height: 5'10
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: Stanford
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #17
Name: Kevin Barnes
Height: 6'0
Weight: 187 lbs.
College: Maryland
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #18
Name: Donald Washington
Height: 6'0
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: Ohio State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #19
Name: Captain Munnerlyn
Height: 5'9
Weight: 182 lbs.
College: South Carolina
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #20
Name: Dominique Johnson
Height: 6'1
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: Jackson State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #21
Name: Ladarius Webb
Height: 5'10
Weight: 179 lbs.
College: Nicholls State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #22
Name: Jerraud Powers
Height: 5'9
Weight: 188 lbs.
College: Auburn
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #23
Name: Lydell Sargeant
Height: 5'9
Weight: 190 lbs.
College: Penn State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #24
Name: Bruce Johnson
Height: 5'9
Weight: 170 lbs.
College: Miami
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #25
Name: Asher Allen
Height: 5'9
Weight: 194 lbs.
College: Georgia
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #26
Name: Sherrod Martin
Height: 6'1
Weight: 198 lbs.
College: Troy
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #27
Name: DeAngelo Smith
Height: 5'11
Weight: 194 lbs.
College: Cincinnati
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #28
Name: Jahi Word-Daniels
Height: 6'0
Weight: 197 lbs.
College: Georgia Tech
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #29
Name: Ryan Palmer
Height: 5'8
Weight: 190 lbs.
College: Texas
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #30
Name: Cary Harris
Height: 5'11
Weight: 187 lbs.
College: Southern California
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #31
Name: Christopher Owens
Height: 5'10
Weight: 181 lbs.
College: San Jose State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #32
Name: Kevin Akins
Height: 6'2
Weight: 218 lbs.
College: Boston College
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #33
Name: Glover Quin
Height: 5'11
Weight: 204 lbs.
College: New Mexico
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #34
Name: Bradley Fletcher
Height: 6'0
Weight: 196 lbs.
College: Iowa
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #35
Name: Don Carey
Height: 5'11
Weight: 192 lbs.
College: Norfolk State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #36
Name: Joe Burnett
Height: 5'9
Weight: 192 lbs.
College: Central Florida
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #37
Name: DeAndre Wright
Height: 5'11
Weight: 198 lbs.
College: New Mexico
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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