The line between cornerback and safety has been blurring for years, especially at the prospect level. Young defensive backs who can cover multiple positions are paramount to any team’s success and many of these guys will be day one selections. Remember, these are rankings based on the player’s ability to produce at the next level, rather than to predict their draft order.
Derek Stingley Jr, LSU
Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati
Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
Daxton Hill, Michigan
Trent McDuffie, Washington
Kaiir Elam, Florida
Andrew Booth Jr, Clemson
Lewis Cine, Georgia
Roger McCreary, Auburn
Jalen Pitre, Baylor
Kyler Gordon, Washington
Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
Kirby Joseph, Illinois
Martin Emerson, Miss State
JoJo Domann, Nebraska
Verone McKinley III, Oregon
Coby Bryant, Cincinnati
Nick Cross, Maryland
Marcus Jones, Houston
Bryan Cook, Cincinnati
Zyon McCollum, SHSU
Cordale Flott, LSU
Alontae Taylor, Tennessee
Tariq Woolen, UTSA
Smoke Monday, Auburn
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