The Felger and Mazz Big Board is officially back for the 2024 NFL Draft! With the New England Patriots slated to draft at 3rd overall in this year’s draft, the Big Board will be more important than ever before! Here are the cornerbacks that were hit on the Big Board!
But before this year’s selections of cornerbacks on the Big Board, here’s a look at who the Big Board has hit on in the past!
Jake Bequette – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2012 NFL Draft – 3rd round 90th overall
Aaron Dobson – Wide Receiver – Marshall – 2013 NFL Draft – 2nd round 59th overall
Jimmy Garoppolo – Quarterback – Eastern Illinois – 2014 NFL Draft- 2nd round 62nd overall (shown below)
FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 10: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the New England Patriots prepares to throw against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Trey Flowers – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2014 NFL Draft – 4th round 101st overall
Cyrus Jones – Cornerback & Special Teams – Alabama – 2016 NFL Draft – 2nd round 60th overall
Jacoby Brissett – Quarterback – North Carolina State – 2016 NFL Draft – 3rd round 91st overall
Isaiah Wynn – Offensive Lineman – Alabama – 2018 NFL Draft – 1st round 23rd overall
N’Keal Harry – Wide Receiver – Arizona State University – 2019 NFL Draft – 1st round 32nd overall
JoeJuan Williams – Cornerback – Vanderbilt – 2019 NFL Draft – 2nd round 45th overall
Sep 25, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) reacts during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Christian Barmore – Defensive Tackle – Alabama – 2021 NFL Draft – 2nd round 38th overall (shown above)
Cameron McGrone – Linebacker – Michigan – 2021 NFL Draft – 5th round 177th overall
Cole Strange – Offensive Lineman – Chattanooga – 2022 NFL Draft – 1st round 29th overall
Pierre Strong Jr. – Running Back – South Dakota State University – 2022 NFL Draft – 4th round 127th overall
Keion White – Defensive End – Georgia Tech – 2023 NFL Draft – 2nd round 46th overall
Nate Wiggins – Clemson
Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) smiles after breaking up a pass to South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Clemson won 16-7. Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Long frame should be able to support adding good weight.
- Instinctive with ability to read clues quarterbacks and receivers provide.
- Blazing recovery speed to run and catch just about anyone.
Weaknesses
- Too much cushion allowed in off-man coverages.
- Tardy timing to flip and run with the route allowed deep-ball opportunities.
- Face-guards deep balls, leaving too much catch clearance for the target.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. – Missouri
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 01: Ennis Rakestraw Jr #DB32 of Missouri participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Highly competitive with quality toughness at the position.
- Rough ride for receivers when he’s jamming them from press.
- Excellent body control allows him to stay in phase against comeback routes.
Weaknesses
- Handsy play that will be flagged in the NFL.
- Won’t often get head turned to find the football on deep throws.
- Tore his ACL in 2021 and missed multiple games in 2023 due to groin injury.
Khyree Jackson – Oregon
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 01: Khyree Jackson #DB16 of Oregon participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Cornerback with the size and physicality of a safety.
- Teams should expect a jump in consistency with more experience.
- Length and strength to stall release and undo route timing.
Weaknesses
- Has some trouble sliding quickly to cut off release from press.
- Falls prey to attacks on his cover leverage.
- Slight delay in hip flip can cause him to lag behind early on.
