“You can never have too many cornerbacks.” – former Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome
The Ravens are returning their starting trio of cornerbacks for the 2026 season – Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, and Chidobe Awuzie – as well as safety Kyle Hamilton, who often lines up in the slot. They also have 2024 fourth-rounder T.J. Tampa as high-end depth who can step up when needed, so there is no immediate need at the position.
But only Wiggins and Tampa are signed past this year, and the Ravens’ developmental
depth has shown little to this point outside of backup nickel Keyon Martin. It is very possible that a cornerback is the best player available at one of Baltimore’s early picks, and if not, Eric DeCosta will likely target the position on Day 3.
Here are his top options, along with scouting notes on select players:
1. Mansoor Delane, LSU (No. 7 on Baltimore Beatdown’s Big Board)
Patient corner that plays the ball at the catch point. Plants off his back foot and drives on the ball and is great in zone or man coverage.
2. Jermod McCoy Tennessee (No. 21 overall)
Explosive corner prospect that has CB1 upside. High-level zone instincts and football I.Q.. Sticky in man coverage with ball skills at the catch point. Would have been ranked much higher if not for concerns about a degenerative knee issue that popped up in the last month.
3. Avieon Terrell Clemson (No. 23 overall)
Terrell is undersized and posted underwhelming numbers at his Pro Day, though he was hampered by a hamstring injury. He is physical in all three phases with a ton of ball production: 106 tackles, 9 TFLs, 23 PDs, 8 forced fumbles, four sacks, but just 2 interceptions in the last two years. Terrell is sticky in man coverage and has good eyes in zone, but size and athleticism concerns (4.94 Relative Athletic Score) give him an uncertain projection to the NFL.
4. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina (No. 35 overall)
Some of the best trail technique in the class. Able to drive on the ball and make plays. Flips his hips efficiently and understands leverage.
5. Colton Hood, Tennessee (No. 37 overall)
Technically-sound corner prospect that has versatility to play slot or outside CB. Able to drive off his back foot and make plays at the catch point.
6. Keionte Scott, Miami (No. 38 overall)
Physical corner that triggers downhill vs the run and erases smaller players in the open field. Impact player at nickel at the next level.
7. Chris Johnson, San Diego State (No. 44 overall)
San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson (6’0″, 193) is an athletic outside corner with excellent long speed and fluid hips that allow him to transition smoothly and change direction without losing momentum. His 4.4 speed helps him stay in phase downfield and recover if initially beaten over the top. Johnson recorded four interceptions in 2025, showcasing strong post-snap instincts and diagnostic ability. He is particularly effective in zone coverage, where he reads quarterback leverage well and breaks aggressively on the football, allowing just a 41.9% catch rate on 43 targets in 2025. Beyond coverage, Johnson is also active in run support, demonstrating a willingness to come downhill and contribute physically, finishing with 14 stops according to PFF. Johnson would provide the Ravens high quality outside corner play that allows for the Ravens to continue to rotate Hamilton/Humphrey in at nickel. He also would provide a turnover factor at corner that the team currently does not have.
8. Keith Abney II, Arizona State (No. 45 overall
Able to stay in phase at all three levels of the field with long speed to maintain coverage on vertical routes. Can break receivers off at the stem and make plays at the catch point.
9. D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana (No. 51 overall)
Ponds posted a 43.5-inch vertical jump at the Combine, which ranked third among all participants. He waited until his Pro Day for the rest of his testing, which featured a phenomenal 4.36-second 40-yard dash. His 5-foot-8 frame with sub-30-inch arms will not be for everyone, but the Ravens have not shied away from undersized corners in the past. And while Ponds would have been pegged for the slot in past schemes, Jesse Minter’s use of quarters allows for shorter, speedier corners to play on the boundary where his athleticism (8.25 RAS) and instincts can shine. Everything else in his game screams ‘Raven,’ from his competitive toughness to his special teams ability.
10. Treydan Stukes, Arizona (No. 71 overall)
11. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State (No. 73 overall)
12. Daylen Everette, Georgia (No. 82 overall)
13. Devin Moore Florida (No. 89 overall)
14. Chandler Rivers Duke
15. Malik Muhammad Texas
16. Tacario Davis Washington
17. Hezekiah Masses California
18. Chuck Demmings Stephen F. Austin
19. Will Lee III Texas A&M
20. Julian Neal Arkansas
A traitsy corner that is physical throughout the route and at the catch point. Good production in limited time as starter offers favorable developmental curve.
21. Ephesians Prysock Washington
22. Devon Marshall North Carolina State
23. Thaddeus Dixon North Carolina
24. Josh Moten Southern Mississippi
The Ravens are fond of saying that you can never have too many corners, a saying originally credited to Ozzie Newsome that has been adopted by his successor.
