The Ravens have two solidified cornerbacks in Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey, but Brandon Stephens' departure in free agency leaves a starting open in 2025.
Baltimore added Chidobe Awuzie this offseason and has T.J. Tampa and Jalyn Armour-Davis as internal options, but General Manager Eric DeCosta said he expects to draft at least one cornerback.
Here are potential cornerback options in each round:
Round 1 (No. 27): Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Hairston was the fastest player at this year's Combine, clocking a 4.28 40-yard dash and topping out at 24.25 miles per hour. He had an elite 2023 season, leading the SEC with five interceptions, but only played seven games last season due to a shoulder injury.
Hairston would give the Ravens the fastest cornerback duo in the NFL opposite Wiggins and could potentially provide another cornerstone piece in the secondary.
"[Harrison is a] slender outside cornerback with long arms and impressive ball production," NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein wrote. "Hairston is capable of playing all forms of zone and man coverage. He anticipates well with his eyes forward and has the burst to take the ball away, posting six interceptions (three returned for TDs) over his last 20 games."
Round 2 (No. 59): Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
If it wasn't for a torn ACL last season, Revel would probably hear his name called on Day 1. However, he played just three games in 2024 and didn't work out during the pre-draft process, which could make him a gem in Round 2.
Revel started at junior college before transferring to East Carolina, and he broke out in 2023 with 12 passes defensed and 54 tackles. Revel had interest from schools like Alabama, LSU, and Ohio State after 2023, but he elected to stay at East Carolina despite getting offered six-figure NIL packages.
"Big, long and fast are the physical descriptors that stand out for the East Carolina corner," Zierlein wrote. "Revel is leggy when matching press release but he's disruptive once he gets his hands on the wideout. He plays upright in man coverage, tends to allow small pockets of separation due to his high center of gravity and still needs improvement when it comes to finding and defending the deep ball, despite his ability to stay in phase with vertical routes."
Round 3 (No. 91): Quincy Riley, Louisville
Riley is an experienced player (55 games) that could contribute right away in the NFL. A six-year player, Riley started at Middle Tennessee before transferring to Louisville for his final three seasons.
Ball production is his calling card as he had 15 career interceptions (the most in this draft class) and 29 passes defended over the past two seasons (second in the FBS over that span). Riley will be 24 as rookie but has the college production to translate into a solid NFL player early on.
Round 4 (No. 129 & 136): Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
Ransaw started his career at Troy before transferring to Tulane for his final season. He has played 49 college games but only has one interception and nine passes defended. However he does have experience as a special teamer.
"Ransaw doesn't have the resume of a playmaker, but his natural explosion and tackling skills are qualities NFL teams will put to use on special teams," The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote in The Beast. "Ransaw can provide depth in the secondary, too. His inside/outside experience will smooth his NFL transition."
Round 5 (No. 176): Korie Black, Oklahoma State
Black comes with 62 career games played and was a three-year starter in the Big 12. His final season was his best as he had 12 passes defended and three interceptions for the Cowboys. The 6-foot, 192-pound Black also adds special teams experience, blocking two field goals in college and returning another for a touchdown.
"Black needs to improve his eye discipline to better stay in phase, but NFL teams will like his physical attitude and length to match up in coverage or as a tackler," Brugler wrote.
Round 6 (No. 183, 203, 210 & 212): Tommi Hill, Nebraska
Hill had a strong 2023 season with four interceptions and 13 passes defended but was limited to just seven games last season due to a foot injury. He could be a Day 3 pick that could help on special teams early in his career.
"Hill is a good-sized man corner with the competitiveness and athleticism to push for early playing time in the NFL," Brugler wrote. "Drafting him will require a leap of faith that he'll return to his 2023 form, but it won't be surprising if he outplays his draft spot."
Round 7 (No. No. 243): Trikweze Bridges, Florida
Bridges played 61 games across six seasons, the first five coming at Oregon before he transferred to Florida. At 6-foot-3, 196 pounds, Bridges got starts at cornerback and safety last season for the Gators, and that versatility could help him make a 53-man roster.
"An impressive athlete for his size, Bridges can press and use his impressive length to reroute receivers," Brugler wrote. "He closes distance well from off coverage and arrives with physicality."
