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2026 Combine preview: Cornerback

4. Colton Hood, Tennessee, 5-11, 188

Hood checks the boxes in terms of his ability to play press man and zone coverage, but the most impressive aspect of his game might be his physicality in the run game. Coaches are going to love that about him. Hood is a player with a lot of upside.

5. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina, 6-0, 190

His elite speed is one of his best assets and he'll likely climb some draft boards coming out of the Combine. He still needs to fine-tune his technique and could stand to be a little bit more physical, but he might have the most upside of any player at the position in this class due to his speed and athleticism.

Combine sleeper to watch: D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana, 5-9, 170

Some teams might harp on his lack of ideal size, but Ponds plays a bigger brand of football than his 5-foot-9 frame might indicate. He's quick, twitchy and plays confident with a track record of production – 118 tackles, five interceptions and 20 passes defended the last two seasons combined for the Hoosiers.

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