NFL Draft: Breaking Down the Top Cornerback Prospects

Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Justin Gilbert (4) intercepts a pass. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The 2014 NFL Draft is only a week away, and as we inch closer, I will continue providing my position rankings for the draft and discuss which prospects the Green Bay Packers may consider selecting come draft day.

I have already provided my rankings for safety, tight end, inside linebacker, wide receiver, defensive line, offensive line, and outside linebacker. Click on the links if you’d like to check these outs.

With the re-signing of Sam Shields this offseason, cornerback may not be a dire need for the Packers going into the draft, but with Tramon Williams entering a contract year and the possibility of Micah Hyde switching to safety, it’s possible Green Bay will look to draft a cornerback.

The Packers may also look  to this cornerback class to find their answer at safety. They may draft a bigger, physical corner, like Utah’s Keith McGill or Lindenwood’s Pierre Desir, with the intent of switching him to safety.

Here are my top 25 cornerbacks for the 2014 NFL Draft. I grouped the players into four tiers.

Tier One being potential impact players at the next level.

Tier Two being players who could be solid starters or make contributions as a rookie.

Tier Three being developmental prospects who have some upside but may not be ready to contribute immediately.

And Tier Four being role players who could offer depth on the roster.