The Eagles could lose Big Play Slay, and Isaiah Rodgers in their defensive backfield, which could make selecting a cornerback a sneaky need, despite using their first two picks of the draft on CBs last year. 

The list below includes CBs who will go as high as Quinyon did last season, a couple who may fall in the draft due to injuries, which could be a value the Birds are comfortable with, and a handful of middle round CBs as well.

Eagles Options at Cornerback:

Will Johnson, Michigan, a twitchy, fluid, lean, mean, ballhawk machine! Plays off receivers and processes quickly. He drips with BIG play ability and had nine career picks at Michigan, three for touchdowns. He is a YAC Killer part deux, similiar to Quinyon last year. 3.0 YAC per reception allowed. Johnson is a physical, versatile, shutdown corner who gives off CB1 vibes. 

Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame, a quick, twitchy athlete with a high football IQ. He is an ascending player who covers like a blanket. Benjamin has excellent ball skills, displayed with his nine interceptions. He is an instinctive player and forces receivers to the sideline. He annoys WRs like a gnat in tight spaces, similar to CJGJ on the Eagles. He has the speed to cover verticals, and does the dirty work to stop the run. If Morrison had not been injured, he would be in the conversation as the top CB in this class. He may drop due to the medicals, but some team will get a cornerstone for their defensive backfield. 

Trey Amos, Ole Miss, an Alabama transfer who demonstrates elite coverage skills & instincts, especially in boundary and press scheme defensive styles. Amos has shown explosive breaks, mirrors receivers well, has above-average closing speed, and uses leverage well against receivers. Trey has proven to be disruptive as evidenced with his 9 PBUs this year, and an elite 18% PBU rate the last 2 seasons. Trey hauled in an impressive interception in his first game as a Rebel. He sheds blocks well while pursuing ball-carriers and has performed great against top-tier talent. 

Shavon Revel Jr, East Carolina, has elite length (6’3), above-average recovery speed, and is a vicious run-stopper. He uses his 4.40 speed to disrupt passing lanes and cause PBUs. Shavon excels on ST, and if healthy, will contribute in week one. Revel Jr is an ascending player with a plethora of traits. Shavon has lockdown CB1 potential.

Jahdae Barron, Texas, is a physical, twitchy, athlete who has an elite ability to break on the ball. He was a proven ballhawk in college with five interceptions, and 6 PBUs, while only allowing a stingy 27.0 QB rating. Jahdae changes direction with ease, is fluid and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Barron is a versatile defender with the ability to play NCB, LB, and S. If Eagles wanted to move Cooper DeJean outside, Barron would be in play. He is the best slot corner in the draft. 

Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky, is fast. He ran a 4.30 on his first attempt at the combine, and he looked dissatisfied. He knew he could go faster, and he did. He ran a 4.28 on his second run and reached 24.25 MPH per NextGenStats. During the season, Maxwell showed an ability to cover space as well as anyone in the class.

He can change direction quickly, has an elite back pedal, and mirrors receivers with ease. He contests every pass. You will not get an easy reception off Hairston. He drips of CB finger wag swag and is a vibe setter in the field. He is one of my favorite CB targets for the Eagles and his elite processing of the game would be a welcomed addition in Philadelphia. 

Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech, is an instinctive, quick, fast (GPS 21 mph) corner with elite awareness and cover skills. Dorian uses the sideline to his advantage, turns his head around for the ball (WR background), and gets physical with receivers. Strong performed well versus top talent in Mobile at the Senior Bowl and shined in one on one drills there as well. 

Nohl Williams, Cal, has great length, and uses it to compete for the ball. Nohl demonstrated elite ball skills at Cal (7 ints this year) and an uncanny ability to recognize routes in an instance. Williams is fluid, quick, and breaks for the ball as if it were thrown to him. His coverage skills pop every watch. Nohl is also physical and defends the run, and tackles well. 

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