Top 5 high school cornerbacks entering 2024 season ft. Devin Sanchez

The 2025 class of high school football athletes is loaded with some great talent, especially at the cornerback position. The class includes 4 five-star high school cornerbacks and 30 cornerbacks rated over 90, as per 247Sports.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a fantastic recruiting cycle so far, landing the top two defensive backs in the country in Devin Sanchez and Na'eem Offord. Similarly, Texas A&M, LSU, and Oregon had great success in landing some of the best cornerbacks from the class of 2025.

Top 5 high school cornerbacks in 2024

#5 Adonyss Currie

Adonyss Currie, the four-star cornerback from Lancaster, California, is one of the best high school cornerbacks in the class of 2025. The 6-foot-0.5 recruit announced his commitment to the Texas A&M Aggies in May this year.

Currie generated a lot of buzz among some of the best college programs in the country. He received offers from schools such as Utah, Washington, Miami, Nebraska, Georgia, and Oregon, among others.

In his junior year, Currie grabbed 4 interceptions and had 6 pass deflections. He also recorded 3 sacks as a DB and had good production on the offensive side of the ball as well.

#4 Dijon Lee

The five-star prospect from Mission Viejo High School, Dijon Lee, started playing the cornerback position when he was 10 years old. Fast forward to 2024 and the youngster is one of the best high school cornerbacks in the country.

Lee announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide on June 28 this year. The five-star recruit chose Kalen DeBoer and company over other top programs such as USC, Washington, Georgia, and Texas.

The five-star recruit is ranked no. 31 overall in the country and is the fourth-best high school cornerback back from the class of 2025, as per 247Sports. During his junior year, the California native recorded 2 interceptions and 13 pass deflections in 16 games.

#3 DJ Pickett

DJ Pickett, the 2025 five-star cornerback from Florida, announced his commitment to the LSU Tigers on July 17 this year. The 6-foot-4 athlete became the Tigers' first DB commitment from the class of 2025.

Pickett chose LSU over other contending programs such as Oregon, Miami, Georgia, and Florida. Despite LSU landing the five-star recruit, On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine has given Oregon a good chance of flipping him.

Pickett is ranked No. 9 nationally and is the third-best cornerback in the country, as per 247Sports. He is also the best overall prospect from the state of Florida. So far in his high school career, Pickett has recorded 5 interceptions and 3 pass deflections.

#2 Na'eem Offord

Na'eem Offord, the five-star high school cornerback from the class of 2025, is the second-best player at his position, as per 247Sports. He announced his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes on February 4 this year.

Offord chose the Buckeyes over other top contenders such as Alabama, Auburn, Miami, and Tennessee. The 6-foot-1.25 back will form a deadly secondary at Ohio State with fellow 2025 top cornerback prospect Devin Sanchez.

The Alabama native is ranked No. 6 nationally and is the best overall prospect from his home state, as per 247Sports. Offord recorded 5 interceptions and 4 pass deflections during his junior year at high school.

#1 Devin Sanchez

Devin Sanchez, the five-star cornerback from North Shore High School, is the best high school cornerback prospect from the class of 2025. The 6-foot-2 athlete announced his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 6, 2024.

Sanchez had many suitors, including the likes of Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, and LSU. However, the five-star recruit chose the Buckeyes due to his relationship with Ryan Day and his coaching staff.

Sanchez is ranked No. 4 nationally, as per 247Sports. He is also the best overall prospect from the state of Texas. As a junior in high school, Sanchez recorded 11 pass deflections and 5 interceptions.