2021 NFL Draft: Top 10 CBs 

Florida State v Wake Forest
Florida State v Wake Forest

#4 - Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State

Florida State v Boston College
Florida State v Boston College

The son of former New England Patriots player Asante Samuel, Florida State's Asante Samuel Jr. is one of those players whose stock seems to be on the rise the closer we get to the 2021 NFL draft. He tallied three interceptions and five PDs during Florida's 2020 campaign.

Samuel Jr. might be slightly undersized for a cornerback in the NFL, but his speed, agility and ability to leap high under the aerial ball are all first-rate, which is why he will be a big target for teams in the 2021 NFL draft.

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He's a good option for a host of teams, especially if they line up Samuel in the slot, where he works best.

#5 - Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech v Miami
Virginia Tech v Miami

Strong, fast and tall, Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley has all the makings of a top CB in the NFL.

Farley possesses an elite level of awareness and incredible speed, which enables him to regularly get into position to make big plays.

PFF reports that Farley will need to improve his ability to play man once he gets to the NFL, but all rookies have something to work on, and Farley looks to be a top player on the whole.

#6 - Jevon Holland, Oregon

Washington State v Oregon
Washington State v Oregon

Oregon Ducks' Jevon Holland tallied nine interceptions and 11 pass deflections during his two seasons of college football. A versatile player, Holland would be a great selection in the NFL draft for a team in need of both safety and cornerback in the draft as he plays both positions well.

There are a few concerns over his speed and athleticism, which could see him drop down the board a little in the NFL draft, but overall, Holland looks to have everything required to play in the league.

7.Aaron Robinson, UCF

Due to his high-octane performance and propensity to put big hits in on opposing receivers, UCF's Aaron Robinson is a real fan favorite down in Florida.

Robinson amassed 15 pass deflections over two seasons with the Knights and allowed a pass completion rate of just 56.3% when targetted in coverage.

Another great thing about this young prospect is that his athleticism and physicality enable him to play up closer to the line of scrimmage in the slot, while also allowing him to drop back deeper to defend the zone.

I think Aaron Robinson could be a real sleeper pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

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Edited by Jay Lokegaonkar
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