Without elite cornerbacks, your team likely secured a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. In a pass-heavy league with more receiver talent than ever, cornerback has become a premium position. Last year’s top corners taken–Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean–both propelled the Eagles to a Super Bowl championship. Watch for teams to go aggressive with this cornerback class that features a top-heavy group with a steep dropoff. According to NFL Draft odds, will we see Will Johnson (Michigan), Shavon Revel (East Carolina), or someone else go first?
This year, exercise immense caution betting Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter in position markets. He entered the NFL Combine as a cornerback, but be sure to monitor how sportsbooks will grade Hunter (DB? WR? CB?).
NFL draft CB odds: First Cornerback drafted
Check back for odds on the first CB drafted.
Teams in need of cornerback help this draft:
- Patriots (No. 4)
- Jaguars (No. 5)
- Jets (No. 7)
- Panthers (No. 8)
- Colts (No. 14)
- Falcons (No. 15)
- Buccaneers (No. 19)
- Steelers (No. 21)
- Packers (No. 23)
- Texans (No. 25)
- Commanders (No. 29)
How to bet on first CB drafted
Most online sportsbooks have options for several NFL Draft bets, including an option to bet on the exact order of the first three picks. To find this section, click the NFL tab and look for “Draft Props” or “Player Draft Specials.” To bet on the first player off the board at their position, find a tab for “First Pick by Position” and view the odds listed below.
NFL Draft: Top CB Prospects
- Will Johnson, Michigan: Suffered a season-ending injury early on in 2024. That could impact his draft stock, otherwise would be a home run top-five selection. Almost certainly the top corner taken.
- Shavon Revel, East Carolina: Also suffered a season-ending injury in 2024. Immensely talented that could end up being a steal. His stock comes at a discount given his play at ECU – but don’t let that deter you from his talent (see: Mitchell last year). More likely than not a Round 1 pick.
- Trey Amos, Ole Miss: Quietly one of the more dependable corners who was tasked with covering stars in a WR-heavy SEC. Like a Round 2 pick.
- Jahdae Barron, Texas: Potentially steal of the draft. Dominant corner who has the physicality and athleticism to handle bigger receivers. Projected to go Day 2.
- Denzel Burke, Ohio State: Former first round talent, was burned in 2023 and 2024, dropping his stock. May fall further given poor tape against top-end talent in Oregon. However, program affiliation still lures NFL front offices. Day 2 pick.
- Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame: Season-ending injury came later in the year or otherwise would be guaranteed Round 1 selection. Still may be despite puzzling ranking by draftniks. All-American and prototypical corner.
NFL Draft CB History
Find the list of each first CB drafted below, dating back to 2010.
| Year | Team | Player | College | Pick (No. overall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Philadelphia | Quinyon Mitchell | Toledo | 22 |
| 2023 | Seattle | Devon Witherspoon | Illinois | 5 |
| 2022 | Houston | Derek Stingley Jr. | LSU | 3 |
| 2021 | Carolina | Jaycee Horn | South Carolina | 8 |
| 2020 | Detroit | Jeff Okudah | Ohio State | 3 |
| 2019 | NY Giants | DeAndre Baker | Georgia | 30 |
| 2018 | Cleveland | Denzel Ward | Ohio State | 4 |
| 2017 | New Orleans | Marshon Lattimore | Ohio State | 11 |
| 2016 | Jacksonville | Jalen Ramsey | Florida State | 5 |
| 2015 | Minnesota | Trae Waynes | Michigan State | 11 |
| 2014 | Cleveland | Justin Gilbert | Oklahoma State | 8 |
| 2013 | NY Jets | Dee Milliner | Alabama | 9 |
| 2012 | Dallas | Morris Claiborne | LSU | 6 |
| 2011 | Arizona | Patrick Peterson | LSU | 5 |
| 2010 | Cleveland | Joe Haden | Florida | 7 |
NFL Draft odds strategy and trends
The last few drafts brought strong classes to the table. It’s another natural counter to the receiving talent also coming into this draft, which should make for entertaining battles in the coming years. Last year, three corners went in the first round, but those that were picked turned in dynamite years (Mitchell, Terion Arnold). In 2022 and 2023, four corners went in the first round, with three total coming inside the top five picks. And in 2021, five corners were drafted in the first round while 2020 saw six. In a pass-heavy NFL, trends point toward more and more corners being drafted earlier on, potentially making it a premium position along with QB, pass rusher, and tackle.
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