Plenty of experienced options at crucial position

Mike Spofford

With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.

Here's a group of cornerbacks:

Brandon Cisse, South Carolina

Ht/Wt:6-0, 189

News & notes:Played two seasons at North Carolina State before returning to his home state for a final year of college football before declaring early for the draft Over three years, starting the past two, compiled 65 tackles (41 solo), three tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups and one forced fumble Served as a game captain twice with his new team in 2025 Considered a physical defender with plenty of tools and upside beyond his college stats as he gets accustomed to the pro game Has impressive athleticism, recording a 41-inch vertical jump and 10-11 broad jump at the combine, and then a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at South Carolina's pro day Played both outside and nickel corner and has seen his draft stock rise, potentially as high as the late first round Also played wide receiver and ran track in high school and has a younger brother on South Carolina's football team.

Treydan Stukes, Arizona

Ht/Wt:6-1, 190

News & notes:A walk-on at his home state school who became a team captain, spending six seasons in all with the Wildcats Redshirted after appearing in just three games as a true freshman in 2020, and then saw his 2024 season cut short due to a torn ACL, which kept him out of the first two games of 2025 as well That final season was his true breakout, though, as he snagged four of his seven career INTs and was named third-team All-America and second-team All-Big 12 by the AP Had four different years with at least five PBUs, three years with at least 40 tackles, and also recorded 12 TFLs and a sack in his college career, during which he showed corner/nickel/safety versatility Blazed a 4.33-second 40 at the combine to go with a 38-inch vertical and 10-10 broad jump Earned numerous academic honors in college as well Has steadily risen from a Day 3 prospect to Round 2 consideration Also played receiver and was a state champion triple jumper in high school who received track and field scholarship offers Father, Ray, played in Arena Football League after college career at Pacific.

Keith Abney II, Arizona St.

Ht/Wt:5-10, 187

News & notes:Texas native who played sparingly for the Sun Devils as a freshman in 2023 before becoming a pivotal defender in the 2024-25 seasons Over the last two years, recorded 96 tackles (70 solo), five INTs, 21 passes defensed and two forced fumbles Earned first-team All-Big 12 honors last season His "coverage IQ and competitiveness are loud on tape," according to NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein A bit undersized but lauded for battling for contested catches like a receiver, which he played in high school Seen as having ability to play in the slot as well, though he didn't play much there in college Clocked a 4.45-second 40 at ASU's pro day Was a national champion speed skater in his youth.

Julian Neal, Arkansas

Ht/Wt:6-2, 203

News & notes:Bay Area, Calif., native stayed close to home initially, spending four years at Fresno State, choosing Stanford in the transfer portal but backing out and ultimately transferring to Arkansas for his final college season Started only four games at Fresno, all in 2024, when he recorded two INTs, six PBUs, five TFLs and a sack Started all 12 games in 2025 at Arkansas, compiling 55 tackles (32 solo), two INTs, 10 PBUs and two TFLs Proved he belonged in the SEC with his physical play Could still be available on Day 3 but his size and athletic profile (4.49-second 40, 40-inch vertical, 11-2 broad jump) could push him up to Day 2 Also played wide receiver and basketball in high school.

Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State

Ht/Wt:6-2, 189

News & notes:New Jersey native played one year at Ole Miss before transferring to Ohio State and starting for the last three years One of the most experienced corners in the draft, starting a total of 53 games at the two schools Rose from honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2023 and '24 to a first-team selection in '25 In three seasons for the Buckeyes, totaled 157 tackles (98 solo), four TFLs, four INTs, 22 PBUs and three fumble recoveries One of his INTs came against Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza of Indiana in the Big Ten title game Praised for showing growth in his game, reducing penalties and playing with a more physical style as his college career progressed Attractive for his long arms, and clocked a 4.45-second 40 at the combine.

Keionte Scott, Miami

Ht/Wt:5-11, 193

News & notes:California native went from a two-time JuCo All-America selection at Snow College in Utah to three-year starter and nickel at Auburn to second-team All-ACC pick at Miami Defensive weapon in the slot as both a blitzer and cover corner, known as an aggressive, energetic player Had his best season in '25, posting a career-high 64 tackles (42 solo) with five sacks, 13 TFLs, two INTs (both returned for TDs), five PBUs, two forced fumbles and two recoveries Impressed with a 4.33-second 40 and 44-inch vertical at Miami's pro day, both of which compared with the top numbers of all corners who tested at the combine Older prospect who will turn 25 during his rookie training camp At Auburn, was also a regular punt returner, bringing one back for a TD in 2023 Also ran track in high school.