While having a good pass rush is essential to a strong defense, it also helps when teams can lock down one side of the field with a single player. That’s where the elite cornerback can help. Here are all the cornerbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Which Cornerbacks Were Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft?
Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo | Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1, Pick 22
It took 22 picks before a defensive secondary player was selected. The Eagles made Quinyon Mitchell the CB1 of the 2024 NFL Draft class.
A three-year starter at Toledo, Mitchell had 45 passes defended, six interceptions, and 116 tackles across his final three seasons. Mitchell has the physical foundation of a high-level playmaker, and he has the instincts of one, too.
Particularly in off-man and zone, he’s adept at recognizing routes and breaking early on passes. Still a work in progress in press-man coverage, Mitchell needs some development but has the potential to be a future shutdown corner in the NFL.
Terrion Arnold, Alabama | Detroit Lions
Round 1, Pick 24
Just two picks later, the second cornerback went off the board when the Lions selected Alabama’s Terrion Arnold.
A two-year starter, Arnold amassed 20 passes defended and six interceptions to go along with 108 total tackles. He provides immediate support to a secondary that struggled at times last season.
As one might expect from a former five-star recruit, Arnold is a special mover. In short ranges, he has an incredibly uncommon mix of foot speed, hyperactive twitch, and fluidity.
And as a vertical mover, Arnold is an instant accelerator with the long speed to recover ground. Arnold should start right away.
Nate Wiggins, Clemson | Baltimore Ravens.
Round 1, Pick 24
The third cornerback off the board goes to the Baltimore Ravens. Finally, without a glaring need at wide receiver, the Ravens look to add to an already quality defense, but one that seems to suffer from the injury bug.
Nate Wiggins is a young and promising CB who has all of the tools to be a productive and multidisciplined cover man at the next level.
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At around 6’2″, 182 pounds, he’s a lean athlete with an enthralling mix of quickness, elite closing speed, fluidity, and ball skills.
While Wiggins is not great against the run, he’s athletic and well-rounded to contribute right away. Given the proficiency of the Ravens’ coaching staff, fans should have every confidence he can emerge into a starting-caliber corner at the NFL level.
Cornerbacks Drafted on Day 2 or 3
4) Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 41 | New Orleans Saints
5) Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
Round 2, Pick 42 | Houston Texans
6) Max Melton, Rutgers
Round 2, Pick 43 | Arizona Cardinals
7) Mike Sainristil, Michigan
Round 2, Pick 50 | Washington Commanders
8) Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
Round 2, Pick 61 | Detroit Lions
9) Renardo Green, Florida State
Round 2, Pick 64 | San Francisco 49ers
10) Andru Phillips, Kentucky
Round 3, Pick 70 | New York Giants
11) Elijah Jones, Boston College
Round 3, Pick 90 | Arizona Cardinals
12) Jarrian Jones, Florida State
Round 3, Pick 96 | Jacksonville Jaguars
13) Khyree Jackson, Oregon
Round 4, Pick 108 | Minnesota Vikings
14) Decamerion Richardson, Mississippi State
Round 4, Pick 112 | Las Vegas Raiders
15) T.J. Tampa, Iowa State
Round 4, Pick 130 | Baltimore Ravens
16) Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn
Round 5, Pick 136 | Seattle Seahawks
17) Tarheeb Still, Maryland
Round 5, Pick 137 | Los Angeles Chargers
18) Cam Hart, Notre Dame
Round 5, Pick 140 | Los Angeles Chargers
19) Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
Round 5, Pick 145 | Denver Broncos
20) Jarvis Brownlee, Louisville
Round 5, Pick 146 | Tennessee Titans
21) Josh Newton, TCU
Round 5, Pick 149 | Cincinnati Bengals
22) Deantre Prince, Ole Miss
Round 5, Pick 153 | Jacksonville Jaguars
23) Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State
Round 5, Pick 157 | Carolina Panthers
24) Caelen Carson, Wake Forest
Round 5, Pick 174 | Dallas Cowboys
25) Qwan’tez Stiggers, Toronto (CFL)
Round 5, Pick 176 | New York Jets
26) Marcellas Dial, South Carolina
Round 6, Pick 180 | New England Patriots
27) D.J. James, Auburn
Round 6, Pick 192 | Seattle Seahawks
28) Ryan Watts, Texas
Round 6, Pick 195 | Pittsburgh Steelers
29) Micah Abraham, Marshall
Round 6, Pick 201 | Indianapolis Colts
30) Kamal Hadden, Tennessee
Round 6, Pick 211 | Kansas City Chiefs
31) Daequan Hardy, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 219 | Buffalo Bills
32) Jaden Davis, Miami (FL)
Round 7, Pick 226 | Arizona Cardinals
33) Myles Harden, South Dakota
Round 7, Pick 227 | Cleveland Browns
34) M.J. Devonshire, Pittsburgh
Round 7, Pick 229 | Las Vegas Raiders
35) Kalen King, Penn State
Round 7, Pick 255 | Green Bay Packers
Other Position Groups in the 2024 NFL Draft
Here are links to the list of players in other position groups who were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Quarterbacks Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Running Backs Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Wide Receivers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Tight Ends Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Offensive Tackles Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Guards Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Centers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Defensive Tackles Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- EDGEs Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Linebackers Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
- Safeties Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft
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