Cornerbacks

1. Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State 6-0 200 4.3
One of the safer options in this year’s draft, Jenkins is the complete package when it comes to cornerbacks as there is little in his game not to love. A physical team leader with speed that should push for a starting job in camp and after an initial testing by quarterbacks Malcolm will be someone that offenses will not be throwing near with any frequency. He is clearly the top corner in this year’s draft and likely a future star in the NFL.

2. Vontae Davis Illinois 6-0 204 4.4
Vernon’s little brother is poised to become the more successful one of the duo if he able to transition his nearly off the chart physique and natural talent into a dynamic football player in the NFL. Clearly the most talented player on his team this year and often on the field, Vontae appeared to lose focus at times this year which may slightly lower his draft status. Not the pure lock down corner that Jenkins is but instead would be better at patrolling a designated area where he could read and react to the action as it unfolds in front of him. No question has all the ability to be a truly special player in this league and the only real flag is with his dedication to learning and perfecting his skills to maximize is God given natural talent. My money is on that he will be a permanent fixture on the All-Pro team in the coming years.

3. Alphonso Smith Wake Forest 5-9 193 4.4
Excels at nearly all aspects needed to be a successful corner in the NFL and based on his performance at the Senior Bowl appears to have the flair to make big plays in big moments. Only thing keeping this history major star from being #1 on this list is the fact that he stands at 5-9 and would certainly need help dealing with the modern day number receivers who normally range between 6-3 and 6-5. Alphonso compares with former NFL player Aaron Glenn and should have a similar if not better career.

4. D.J. Moore Vanderbilt 5-10 184 4.4
Complete player with great ball hawking skills having benefitted from his experience playing wide receiver and kick returning in the past. Height is still a concern when dealing with taller and stronger NFL receiver so he may never be more than a #2 corner on a team. David James is an intelligent player who will rarely make the mental mistake to cost his team and possesses the short term memory to be a starting corner in the league for many years.

5. Domonique Johnson Jackson State 6-2 192 4.3
Great size and speed for a corner but will have to prove what he can do against a higher level of competition on a regular basis. Anytime a player transfers, as Domonique did from Missouri, due to disputes/hard feelings with a school or coaching staff a flag has to be raised with how well he takes to coaching and criticism. Being an industrial engineering major shows that Domonique has the intelligence to certainly digest some big subjects but he may need a tougher shell to deal with coaches trying to bring out the best. Should become a great nickel corner early in his career before assume a starting spot in two or three years.

6. Coye Francis San Jose State 6-0 179 4.4
Nice speed and size for a corner but will need to add 15 lbs to make it through a full NFL season. He was released from his scholarship at Oregon State due to a firearm charge that was later dismissed. Has track speed and from the limited D1 games he’s played he certainly has a lot to offer teams, I just wish he had more games under his belt to get a better full picture what he was in all about. Teams will certainly have some questions for him and a lot of studying before taking Coye. Better selection for an established team that can take on the risk rather than a struggling team that needs take a more on the conservative route.

7. Darius Butler Connecticut 5-10 178 4.4
8. Sean Smith Utah 6-3 210 4.5
9. Mike Mickens Cincinnati 5-11 176 4.5
10. Victor Harris Virginia Tech 5-11 186 4.6
11. Captain Munnerlyn South Carolina 5-9 185 4.3
12. Asher Allen Georgia 5-10 198 4.4
13. Jairus Byrd Oregon 6-0 205 4.6
14. Keenan Lewis Oregon State 6-1 198 4.5
15. Bruce Johnson Miami (Fla.) 5-10 182 4.4
16. DeAngelo Smith Cincinnati 5-11 191 4.5
17. Cary Harris USC 6-0 188 4.5
18. Kevin Barnes Maryland 6-1 188 4.5
19. Morgan Trent Michigan 6-1 190 4.5
20. Joe Burnett Central Florida 5-10 185 4.5
21. Jahi Word-Daniels Georgia Tech 6-0 194 4.5
22. Jerraud Powers Auburn 5-9 192 4.4
23. Don Carey Norfolk State 6-0 186 4.5
24. Donald Washington Ohio St. 6-0 194 4.5
25. Bradley Fletcher Iowa 6-1 196 4.4
26. Londen Fryar Western Michigan 5-11 192 4.5
27. Ellis Lankster West Virginia 5-9 191 4.5
28. Ryan Palmer Texas 5-9 190 4.4
29. Glover Quin New Mexico 5-11 200 4.5
30. Chris Owens San Jose St. 5-10 178 4.4
31. Ryan Mouton Hawaii 5-9 180 4.4
32. Brandon Hughes Oregon State 5-11 177 4.5
33. William Middleton Furman 5-9 175 4.5
34. Lydell Sargeant Penn State 5-9 186 4.4
35. Allen Langford Wisconsin 5-11 190 4.5
36. Tony Carter Florida St. 5-9 178 4.5