Feb. 27, 2026, 3:30 a.m. PT

There isn’t a position the Los Angeles Rams need to address more than cornerback. It was a glaring hole last offseason, too, and after opting not to address it, the secondary cost the Rams in the NFC title game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The good news is this year’s class is outstanding. That’ll be on display Friday during on-field workouts and testing at the NFL combine, a position the Rams should be watching closely. With Mansoor Delane and Jermod McCoy opting not to participate in drills, these are the seven corners for Los Angeles to watch.

Chris Johnson, San Diego State

Johnson should intrigue the Rams with his inside-outside versatility, showing the ability to play on the boundary or in the slot. For a team that likes to move defenders around, that’s an asset. Plus, he was downright dominant in coverage last season, allowing just 18 catches on 43 targets for a total of 185 yards. He didn’t give up a single touchdown catch and picked off four passes.

As a second-round prospect, Johnson fits what the Rams should be looking for at the cornerback position.

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Colton Hood, Tennessee

Hood isn’t the biggest cornerback at 5-foot-11 but he plays the position physically and is a willing tackler in run support. Though he gets overlooked sometimes by his teammate Jermod McCoy, Hood is excellent in coverage and has impressive aggressiveness on the outside. Look for him to be a late first-round pick or early second-rounder, right in the range of when the Rams pick at No. 29.

Brandon Cisse, South Carolina

Cisse should be a target for the Rams at the end of the first round. He’s one of the best corners in this class, bringing great athleticism to the table. His ball skills leave something to be desired but everywhere else, he’s really impressive.

At the combine on Friday, he should wow scouts with his athleticism, potentially sending his stock higher. Plus, his ability in run support gives him an edge over some other corners.

Avieon Terrell, Clemson

Terrell lacks some size at 5-11 but he’s excellent in coverage and is position-versatile as a nickel in the slot or a boundary corner. After Delane and McCoy, he might be the highest-rated corner in the draft, especially for teams that are looking for guys with position flexibility.

The brother of Falcons standout corner A.J. Terrell, Avieon is likely to be a Day 1 starter in the NFL, potentially for the Rams if they see him as the best corner available when they go on the clock.

D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana

Ponds will stir up a lot of debate among evaluators because of his smaller stature. He’s only 5-9, which is undersized for a boundary cornerback, but what he lacks in height he makes up for in competitiveness and technique. The national champion corner was one of the best in the country last season, and though he’ll likely need to move inside in the NFL, there’s no reason to believe he won’t be able to make that transition. He’s plenty physical enough to cover the slot and help in run support.

Keionte Scott, Miami

If the Rams want a fiery and physical corner, Scott is their guy. He’s like a bulldog in the secondary, always willing to mix it up and stick his nose in the action at the line of scrimmage. That play style sets the tone for the entire defense, which carries value. Last season alone, he had 13 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns.

As a slot defender, Scott plays like a safety and can cover like a corner.

Tacario Davis, Washington

If the Rams are looking for some size on the outside to help replace Ahkello Witherspoon, Davis should warrant some consideration. He’s 6-4, 200 pounds, which is wiry for a defensive back but helps him in coverage. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein sees him as a better zone corner than man defender, making him a good fit for the Rams. With his slimmer frame, run support isn’t a strong suit of Davis’, but the Rams need guys who can cover first and stop the run second.