Todd McShay, senior NFL draft analyst 8y

McShay's top DB prospects for 2017

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College football is almost upon us, which means the 2017 NFL draft will be here before you know it. Those of us at Scouts Inc. -- myself, Kevin Weidl and Steve Muench -- spent the summer scouring tape and ranking the top players at each position from a draft perspective.

Below is our preseason evaluation of the best cornerbacks and safeties in the 2017 draft.

Note: Underclassmen are marked with an asterisk.

CORNERBACK

1. Jordan Thomas, Oklahoma*

Grade: 91

Thomas tracks the ball well and routinely comes down with 50-50 balls. He finished last season with five interceptions -- one of which was returned for a touchdown. He projects as an early-round pick because of his combination of size (6-foot, 192 pounds), athletic ability and instincts. But Thomas' off-field decision makingĀ -- two suspensions in 2015 and an arrest -- deserves attention from teams.

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