A total of six cornerbacks over the last 10 classes have been drafted in the top five. The 2027 class has an outside shot at two entering that range, with Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore already considered one of the cycle’s top overall prospects.
In two seasons, Moore proved himself as an elite cover corner, while being named a Freshman and consensus All-American. According to Pro Football Focus, he is the only cornerback since the site began tracking college football to earn an 85 or better overall grade during his first two seasons. Moore was the nation’s highest graded corner last year, even over Mansoor Delane, who the Kansas City Chiefs chose with the sixth overall pick in April’s draft.
Physically, Moore fits the archetype of what NFL teams want in a No. 1 cornerback. The true junior is 6’2″ and nearly 200 pounds, with good length and play-strength. He displays good ball skills, too. Moore defended 18 passes and snagged seven interceptions, including five in 2025, during his first two seasons.
Moore is a bigger corner. His fluidity with how he tests in change-of-direction drills will be something scouts watch closely. Also, the NFL will want to know what kind of top-end speed he has to close space when forced to scramble after a wide receiver does create some separation. These numbers will be used for confirmation, because college football’s CB1 already showed the caliber of play and skill set to warrant consideration as arguably the best prospect at his position over the last decade.
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