Latest cornerback ratings for the Detroit Lions following the NFL Combine
After the cornerbacks have completed their NFL Combine work, here’s an updated pre-draft ranking of the position for the Detroit Lions.
While such information may be dismissed as unrelated to football, it can reveal factors that are important to football player success (athleticism/explosion, movement abilities, willingness to compete, and so on).
The cornerbacks have been measured and completed all of their work on the field in Indianapolis. With that, here is the Lions’ updated 2024 NFL Draft position ranking.
Updated Lions cornerback rankings after the NFL Combine
1. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
2. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
3. Terrion Arnold, Alabama
4. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
5. T.J, Tampa, Iowa State
6. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
7. Cam Hart, Notre Dame
8. Cooper DeJean, Iowa
9. Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
10. Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Notes
Rakestraw was allegedly nursing a groin issue on Friday, which undoubtedly influenced his subpar 40-yard sprint performance (4.54).
McKinstry’s right foot was determined to have a Jones fracture during combine medical evaluations. He plans to work out at Alabama’s Pro Day before having it repaired. He’s anticipated to be prepared for training camp.
On Friday, Wiggins ran an official 40-yard sprint time of 4.28. He claimed to have “heard his groin pop” during his second run. However, according to Stacy Dales of NFL Network, Wiggins stated it’s a hip flexor ailment and that he intends to work out at Clemson Pro Day on April 6. Wiggins weighed in at 173 pounds, so he fell somewhat down the board here.
DeJean’s final season at Iowa ended prematurely due to a fractured leg. On the scene in Indianapolis, he confirmed that the fibula was shattered. He did not work out at the combine and will not do so at Iowa’s Pro Day on March 18. But he did indicate he expects to work out on campus before the draft.
“I’ll work out some time before the draft … sometime definitely before the draft — early April,” DeJean said. “I just started running full speed last week, so I haven’t been able to train like I want to.”
The Lions are fortunate to have a deep cornerback class in this year’s draft. But hopefully, they’ll acquire one of the top candidates for the role.
The NFL Combine begins on Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m. ET with quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs, followed by offensive linemen on Sunday, March 3 at 1 p.m. ET.
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