Every CB taken in 2026 NFL Draft: Updated results originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical. Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real.
Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top. In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends.
The cornerback group could be the proverbial ’embarrassment of riches’ group. Not considered the best position group in the draft, cornerback might be the deepest.
As many as six cornerbacks should be first round picks. However, half of them will slide to second due to the team prioritizing other positions. This will come in handy for teams looking to add a cornerback. Good players are going to slide, increasing the value of those picks when they are made.
Best available CB in 2026 NFL Draft
| Name | School | HT | WT | Range | Pick | Team |
| Mansoor Delane | LSU | 6’0 | 190 | Rd 1 | 6 | Chiefs |
| Jermod McCoy | Tennessee | 6’0 | 193 | Rd 1 | 101 | Raiders |
| Avieon Terrell | Clemson | 5’11 | 180 | Rd 1-2 | 48 | Falcons |
| Brandon Cisse | S. Carolina | 6’0 | 190 | Rd 1-2 | 52 | Packers |
| Colton Hood | Tennessee | 6’0 | 195 | Rd 2-3 | 37 | Giants |
| D’Angelo Ponds | Indiana | 5’9 | 173 | Rd 2-3 | 50 | Jets |
| Davison Igbinosun | Ohio State | 6’2 | 195 | Rd 2-3 | 62 | Bills |
| Keith Abney II | ASU | 6’0 | 190 | Rd 2-3 | 157 | Lions |
| Keionte Scott | Miami | 6’0 | 194 | Rd 2-3 | 116 | Buccaneers |
| Chris Johnson | SDSU | 6’0 | 195 | Rd 2-4 | 27 | Dolphins |
| Chandler Rivers | Duke | 5’10 | 185 | Rd 2-4 | 162 | Ravens |
| Daylen Everette | Georgia | 6’1 | 190 | Rd 2-4 | 85 | Steelers |
| Devin Moore | Florida | 6’3 | 198 | Rd 2-4 | 114 | Cowboys |
| Treydan Stukes | Arizona | 6’2 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | 38 | Raiders |
| Will Lee III | Texas A&M | 6’1 | 189 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Malik Muhammad | Texas | 6’0 | 188 | Rd 3-5 | 124 | Bears |
| Julian Neal | Arkansas | 6’2 | 208 | Rd 3-5 | 99 | Seahawks |
| Thaddeus Dixon | UNC | 6’1 | 185 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Preston Hodge | Colorado | 6’0 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Hezekiah Masses | Cal | 6’1 | 185 | Rd 3-5 | 175 | Raiders |
| Tacario Davis | Washington | 6’4 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | 72 | Bengals |
| Devon Marshall | NC State | 5’11 | 200 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Jadon Canady | Oregon | 5’11 | 185 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Ephesians Prysock | Washington | 6’4 | 195 | Rd 3-5 | 139 | 49ers |
| Andre Fuller | Toledo | 6’2 | 202 | Rd 3-5 | 236 | Seahawks |
| Domani Jackson | Alabama | 6’1 | 196 | Rd 4-6 | 201 | Packers |
| DJ Harvey | USC | 5’10 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| DeVonta Smith | Notre Dame | 5’11 | 195 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Ceyair Wright | Nebraska | 6’0 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| TJ Hall | Iowa | 6’0 | 190 | Rd 4-6 | 219 | Saints |
| Jeadyn Lukus | Clemson | 6’2 | 200 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Josh Moten | Southern Miss | 6’0 | 185 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Ahmari Harvey | GT | 6’0 | 195 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Tyreek Chappell | Texas A&M | 5’11 | 180 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Latrell McCutchin Sr | Houston | 6’1 | 185 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| Charles Demmings | Stephen F Austin | 6’1 | 190 | Rd 5-7 | 163 | Vikings |
| Stephen Hall | Missouri | 6’0 | 202 | Rd 5-7 |
Social media reactions to CB selections in 2026 NFL Draft
The #Seahawks have picked CB Michael Dansby, round 7, pick 255 pic.twitter.com/dF6phn3al2
— HawkMania (@hawkmania4) April 25, 2026
It’s another corner for the Seahawks!
Toledo CB Andre Fuller pic.twitter.com/ezvniEFGji
— SleeperSeahawks (@SleeperSeahawks) April 25, 2026
Bills PRIDE.@toriano2x x @MizzouFootballpic.twitter.com/bpsHgPWaOM
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 25, 2026
WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS, TJ HALL pic.twitter.com/7xM0jewsSd
— Barstool NOLA (@BarstoolNOLA) April 25, 2026
Welcome to Green Bay, Domani! pic.twitter.com/8X06BkcvhC
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2026
Alert the Masses 📢 #RaiderNation
We have selected Hezekiah Masses with the 175th pick. pic.twitter.com/7Fkw0QXvNn
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 25, 2026
With the No. 172 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Saints select Lorenzo Styles Jr.
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/7pysswheG3— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
Patriots’ first draft pick of Day 3 is CB Karon Prunty at No. 171 overallhttps://t.co/6lQN7XNMNDpic.twitter.com/psiCZAxKnR
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026
The #Vikings have selected Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demmings at pick No. 163
What can fans expect?
“I’m okay with my last breath being on this field, with my last breath being this rep, and with the last thing I’m wearing to be a helmet and a jersey…” https://t.co/kp1Rd6d8lipic.twitter.com/Zr4LSiED5D
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) April 25, 2026
Welcome to Baltimore, @_ChandlerRivers 😈 pic.twitter.com/LFA2wHH6OH
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 25, 2026
KEITH ABNEY IS A DETROIT LION 🔱 pic.twitter.com/1vfBtMr3JN
— PHNX Sun Devils (@PHNX_SunDevils) April 25, 2026
New DB in the pack 🐺@NetApp | #FTTBpic.twitter.com/YJ8Lb3vvcH
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 25, 2026
The Blanket to Carolina.
With the 129th pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft, the @Panthers select, Will Lee III. pic.twitter.com/3iCE1db1Xg
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 25, 2026
Malik Muhammad goes in the fourth round to the Chicago Bears at pick No. 124 https://t.co/79qJvqXYx0pic.twitter.com/jGao28TvTi
— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) April 25, 2026
An elite playmaker, leader, and person.
With the 116th pick of the 2026 #NFLDraft, the @Buccaneers select Keionte Scott! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/2kSF1nc6kN
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) April 25, 2026
From the Swamp to the Star 🐊@realdevinmoore3 | @GatorsFB#CowboysDraft | @Fanaticspic.twitter.com/7tXuzaXeEf
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 25, 2026
The Raiders kick off day 3 by picking Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy 🔥
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/9znZjuWxBj— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
We have selected Maryland S Jalen Huskey with the No. 100 overall pick!@farahandfarah | #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/nwFJcPGBco
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2026
Ready to work.
With the 99th pick in the Draft, we’ve selected CB Julian Neal.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) April 25, 2026
RT @steelers With the 85th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we select CB Daylen Everette. pic.twitter.com/QdTk9YX0bx
— StlrsDieHard 🏈 🖤💛 / T1D 💙 (@StlrsDieHard) April 25, 2026
We have drafted CB Tacario Davis with the no. 72 overall pick. pic.twitter.com/mbOsfEyfiX
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) April 25, 2026
Bills trade up to select DB Davison Igbinosun with No. 62 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/6lQN7XNMNDpic.twitter.com/ovNXDg8qxO
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026
Packers second-round pick Brandon Cisse was brought to tears after hearing the big news 🥹
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/YL2z6rDm3h— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
The No. 50 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft , the New York Jets select D’Angelo Ponds. #NFLDRAFTpic.twitter.com/J32OdTUgPO
— Lavish Sports (@LAVISHSPORTSORG) April 25, 2026
With the No. 48 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @AtlantaFalcons select Avieon Terrell.
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/o0uLslLx6J— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
Arizona’s own.
Treydan Stukes is a Las Vegas Raider! pic.twitter.com/J97xEI1uaJ— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) April 24, 2026
With the No. 37 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Giants select Colton Hood.
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/rXQgSVbrRx— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
The @MiamiDolphins make CB Chris Johnson the 27th overall pick!⁰⁰
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/TFrWJcW3Vf— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
The @Chiefs trade up to the 6th pick to select @LSUFootball CB Mansoor Delane!
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Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/9ZwWDACJdD— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026
2026 NFL Draft How to Watch
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network– available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.