Detroit Lions Draft Preview Cornerback

Detroit Lions Need: High at Outside CB. The trade of Darius Slay and Melvin signing with Jags, the Lions need at least one CB. Outside CB has a target of 6' and 4.45 in the 40. Slot CB has a target under a 4.53 40 and 6.9 3 cone drill.

Outside CB Rankings

Jeff Okudah Ohio State 6011 205 4.48 41" 1103 Top 6
By far the best CB in the draft. Long arms almost 33". Top 5. 41 games 3 int 18 PBU

AJ Terrell Clemson 6011 195 4.42 34.5" 1009 7.12 4.27 1st round
Long and can run. Played in the big games at Clemson. Contests the ball. Press man is a strength
Top 40. 44 games 5 int 14 PBU

Trevor Diggs Alabama 6013 205 Rating 6.5 1st round
Good size, good tackler. Only question is long speed. Press man specialist. Taylor made for the Lions scheme. Top 40 46 games 4 int 17 PBU

CJ Henderson Florida 6006 204 4.39 20 37.5 1007 1st round
Great Athlete. Can cover. Refuses to tackle. From Florida. Someone will draft him in the top 20
33 games 6 int 22 PBU Not a good fit for the Lions. Reminds me of Greedy Williams.

Jeff Gladney TCU 5102 191 4.48 17 37.5" 1004 7.26  1st-2nd round
A little small but feisty. Thought he would time a little better. Can both inside and outside. Not sure where he would play for the Lions. Not a great fit.
Top 50 50 games 5 int 38 PBU

Kristan Fulton LSU 5115 197 4.46 35.5" 1003 6.94 4.36 2nd round
Good size and speed. Off the field concerns hurt his stock. Great fit for the Lions scheme. Top 50
28 Games 2 int 23

Jaylon Johnson Utah 5117 193 4.5 15 36.5" 1004 7.01 4.13 Round 2
Smooth athlete. 40 time is a little scary but his film is good. PFF loves this guy.
40 games 7 int 21 PBU

Noah Igbinoghene Auburn 5103 198 4.48 15 40" 1008 7.1 4.19 Round 2-3
Raw but athletic. Can really jump and contest the ball.
39 games 1 int 18 PBU

Bryce Hall Virginia 6012 202 11 reps Round 3
Injured with a gruesome ankle. Really good football player. Plays the ball in the air. Might need a redshirt year. 44 g 154 t 5 int 39 PBU

Michael Ojemudia Iowa 6002 199 4.45 36" 1002 6.87 4.21 Round 5-6
I liked his tape especially the USC tape. Won't make a ton plays on the ball but is in the right spot. Has the size and speed to make in the NFL. Good mid round prospect. Played for the North at the Senior Bowl. Almost played exclusively zone at Iowa.

Troy Pride Notre Dame 5113 193 4.4 18 35.5" 911 6.94 4.26
Showed a lot at the Senior Bowl North team and the combine. Film was average. because he struggles playing the ball in the air. Hard to teach that skill.  Round 4
45 games 4 int 18 PBU

Reggie Robinson Tulsa 6010 202 4.44 22 36" 1100 7.09 4.18
Another guy who helped himself at the Senior Bowl and the Combine. Good combination of size and speed. Very raw. Built to play press man. Torched against good teams. Round 4-5

L'Jarius Sneed La Tech 6003 187 4.37 12 41 1011 Early day 3
Moved to FS last season. Played well but is a little thin. Has good arm length and speed. Is a project but not many 6' guy who run under 4.4 around. Underrated.

Harrison Hand Temple 5111 197 4.52 14 41" 1102 6.88 4.25
Explosive athlete but lacks long speed. Could develop with time. Day 3

Kindle Vildor GA Southern 5100 191 4.44 22 39.5 1101 7.14 4.28 Day 3
Small school player who impressed at the Senior Bowl. Strong and explosive. Big upside.
48 games 9 int 24 PBU

Slot CB Rankings
Damon Arnette Ohio State 5115 195 4.56 Third Round
Loved his tape but lack of speed keeps him inside. Short arms. Already 23 years old.
53 games 5 int 22 PBU

Josiah Scott MSU 5092 185 4.42 17 5th round
Tough player. Ran a fast 40. Plays bigger than his size.

Javelin Guidry Utah 5090 191 4.29 21  4th round
Rare athlete. Raw. Will get over drafted but has upside.

Darnay Holmes UCLA 5101 195 4.48 12  4th round
Small, tough. Special Teams gunner. Short arms.  35 games 8 int 20 PBU

Dane Jackson Pitt 5115 187 4.57 35" 1002 7.07 4.27 Rating 5.9 5th round
Tough but penalty prone. Ran too slow to play outside.
50 games 4 int 43 PBU

Amik Robertson La Tech 5083 187 Rating: 5.9 4th round
Absolute ballhawk. 14 int in 3 years. Fun tape to watch. Small but can play. Slot only.

John Reid Penn State 5104 187 4.49 20 36.5" 1009 6.95 3.97
Tough guy who ran better than most thought at the combine. 24 years old. Good # 4 CB and special teams guy.

Essang Bassey Wake Forest 5093 191 4.46 12 39.5" 1008 6.95 4.13
Small Feisty player. Can't tackle and has quickness. Struggled at the Senior Bowl for the North. Slot only corner. 52 games 5 int 46 PBU

Kiante Hardin Pittsbug State 5096 182 4.37 33.5" 1001 7.21 4.41
Small school guy with speed. Has upside

Lavert Hill Michigan 5096 190 21
Strong player. Will tackle but gets beat at the point of the catch. Shrine Game

Late round or Free Agents

Shyheim Carter Alabama 5105 194
Small guy. Played both safety and slot. Burned twice at the Shrine Game. I would not draft him.
50 g 101 t 3 int 18 PBU 2 FF

Stanford Samuels Florida State 6010 187 4.65
Played Safety and CB at FSU. Ran 4.65 so he has to play S in the NFL. Good ball skills but too small for safety.

Lamar Jackson Nebraska 6022 206 4.58 4.65 10 37" 1002 7.28 4.42 Senior Bowl
AJ Green Oklahoma State 6013 199 4.62 4.64 13 34" 906 7.2 4.28 Senior Bowl
James Pierre FAU 6000 183 4.59 33.5" 1003 7.02
Javaris Davis Slot Auburn 5084 183 4.39 11 35.6" 1004 Senior Bowl North
Lamar Jackson Nebraska 6022 206 4.58 4.65 10 37" 1002 7.28 4.42 Senior Bowl North
Stanley Thomas-Oliver II FIU 6002 192 4.48 34" 1007 Tropical Bowl
Grayland Arnold Baylor 5091 186 12 reps  33" 1000 7.01 4.3
Isaiah Swann Dartmouth 5104 188 Shrine Game
Keith Washington West Virginia 6003 175 Shrine Game