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Waynes was the first cornerback drafted in 2015 and became the Vikings' highest drafted cornerback in franchise history, surpassing 1994 first round pick (18th overall) Dewayne Washington. [ 19 ] On May 7, 2015, the Vikings signed Waynes to a fully guaranteed four-year, $ 12.94 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $7.67 million.
In his first season in Washington, he led the team in interceptions with five, and sacks with six, and was the first cornerback to lead his team in sacks and interceptions in NFL history. In the 2005 season, Springs played much of the season with a leg injury; he finished the year with one interception and recorded 50 tackles in 15 starts.
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Ramsey in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. [35] He was the highest cornerback selected in the draft, [36] and the earliest drafted cornerback in Jaguars' franchise history. [37] On May 19, 2016, Ramsey suffered a small meniscus tear during rookie training camp.
Casey Hayward Jr. (born September 9, 1989) is an American professional football cornerback.He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.Hayward was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft and has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Packers, San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.
Stingley Jr. was selected in the first round with the third overall pick by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL draft, [15] tying the record set by Shawn Springs and Jeff Okudah for the highest draft selection by a cornerback in NFL history. [16] He entered his rookie season as a starting cornerback opposite Steven Nelson.
Ward was the first defensive back drafted in 2018 and became the highest selected cornerback from Ohio State since Shawn Springs, who was selected third overall in the 1997 NFL draft. [19] On July 24, 2018, the Browns signed Ward to a fully guaranteed four-year, $29.16 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $19.29 million.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Carr in the fifth round (140th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. [4] Carr was the 23rd cornerback drafted and the second cornerback drafted by the Chiefs in 2008. [5] He also became the highest drafted player in Grand Valley State's school history.
The San Diego Chargers selected Verrett in the first round (25th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft. [15] Verrett was the fourth cornerback drafted in 2014, behind Justin Gilbert (8th overall), Kyle Fuller (14th overall), and Darqueze Dennard (24th overall). [16] Verrett became the highest selected TCU defender since Bob Lilly in 1961. [17]