AJ Harris is a cornerback from Penn State who is ranked No. 54 on my NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board. This comprehensive scouting report analyzes Harris’s draft potential, current mock draft trends, and where he ranks among the top prospects.
AJ Harris’s NFL Draft Potential
AJ Harris has always had first-round potential; he’s a former five-star recruit who stands at a long 6’1″, with elite short-area quickness, burst, and eye-catching fluidity for his size. But in what was supposed to be an emergent year for the tools-rich prospect, Harris has fallen flat along with most of the Penn State roster.
There are still glimpses of inspiring processing and reaction speed in press-man and off-man, and his universal mobility palette is sure to win over coaches confident in their ability to develop. However, he’s still inconsistent with his timing and ball tracking in coverage, as well as his take-on technique in support.
As more CBs rise, Harris may continue to settle toward late Day 2 range — but someone will gamble on the tools, and in a more stable NFL environment, Harris could start to work toward his ceiling.
CFB Week 9 Update
Penn State was on a bye in Week 9, but the Nittany Lions will return to action in Week 10 to face the No. 1 team in the nation: the Ohio State Buckeyes. For Harris, whose 2022 season has been a disappointment relative to expectations, his clash with Ohio State marks a crucial checkpoint.
Even in games they readily control, the Buckeyes make a point to give ample opportunities to Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith. Harris will be tested — potentially by both of them — and while he has the size-athleticism profile to contend, he can’t afford any lapses in timing or technique. If he can help stall the Ohio State offense early on, it could incentivize evaluators to take another look at his tape.
Where Is Harris Being Selected Most Often in the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator?
Mock draft data for AJ Harris is not currently available. Check back for updated MDS information as we get closer to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ready to run your own draft? Head over to the free PFSN Mock Draft Simulator and be the GM of your favorite team!
Where Does AJ Harris Rank Amongst Other NFL Draft Prospects?
Harris is currently ranked No. 54 overall in my October 2026 NFL Draft Big Board. Among CB prospects, Harris ranks 9th at the position, trailing prospects like Mansoor Delane, Jermod McCoy, Chandler Rivers. With a ranking inside the top 64, Harris is positioned as a Day 2 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Want to see how we rank all the draft prospects in the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator? Check out our NFL Draft Prospect Rankings page, which includes more than 750 prospects.