— 10. Ennis Rakestraw (Sr., Missouri, 5-11, 183)

The three-star recruit passed on offers from Alabama and Texas to join the Tigers. Rakestraw wins with physicality. He's strong, but he doesn't have the speed most teams seek from the position in the early rounds. However, he does play with a competitive swagger that's undeniable. He's a willing run defender, but the lack of ball production is concerning (he only had one interception in 36 career games). So is his injury history. He suffered a torn ACL in 2021 and struggled with a groin injury and a core muscle injury last season. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— BONUS: TJ Tampa (Sr., Iowa State, 6-0, 194)

The three-star recruit was a wide receiver when he first joined the Cyclones before becoming a three-year starter at cornerback. Tampa's size, speed and physical mentality is ideal for bump-and-run coverage. He gambles a bit, but his ball skills and long arms usually bail him out. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— BONUS: DJ James (Sr., Auburn, 5-11, 175)

The Oregon transfer chose to be closer to home after three seasons in Eugene. James led the Tigers in passes defensed both seasons at Auburn and was second-team All-SEC in 2022. Most of his career snaps came on the outside (almost 90%), but his size might dictate he competes for a starting nickel role in the NFL. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— BONUS: Cam Hart (Sr., Notre Dame, 6-3, 202)

The former three-star recruit started out at wide receiver in South Bend before moving to cornerback during his freshman season. The 2023 team captain earned a spot (No. 32) on Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List" for his lower-body explosiveness and on-field GPS numbers (23.01 mph). Hart had two interceptions against Wisconsin his sophomore season, but produced zero interceptions in his other 47 collegiate games. However, he did play a significant role in helping to hold Marvin Harrison Jr. in check last September in a 17-14 loss to Ohio State. Hart has a history of shoulder injuries dating back to high school. Projected: Rounds 3-4

— BONUS: Khyree Jackson (Sr., Oregon, 6-3, 194)

Jackson was the nation's No. 4 JUCO recruit when he signed with Alabama before ending up in Eugene. He led the Ducks in interceptions (three) and passes defensed (10) after attending four different programs in the previous five years. He gets handsy, but he showed significant improvement in his approach last season. His rare size and strength points to a bright future as a man-to-man defender in the NFL if he continues his ascension. He will be a 25-year-old rookie. Projected: Rounds 3-4

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