Only a handful of teams completely run a Cover 2 defense (Chicago, Green Bay, Tampa Bay) while a few more run a lot of a variety of man and Cover 2 schemes to be successful in the NFL.
This list is comprised of both cornerbacks and safeties who could fit into a Cover 2 scheme, with that system their probable best chance to succeed.
While most, if not all, of these prospects will not likely be 1st round selections, they could be solid values and starters come a year or two in the NFL.
| Name | College | Height | Weight | Proj. Round | Notes | ||
| 1 | . | Kendric Burney | North Carolina | 5’9 | 190 | 2nd-3rd | Size hurts a little, but he has great speed and makes plays |
| 2 | . | Ahmad Black | Florida | 5’10 | 190 | 2nd-3rd | Can drop back or come up in run support very well |
| 3 | . | Jalil Brown | Colorado | 6’0 | 180 | 2nd-3rd | |
| 4 | . | Deunta Williams | North Carolina | 6’1 | 210 | 3rd-5th | One of the most important DEF players on UNC this year |
| 5 | . | Curtis Brown | Texas | 6’0 | 180 | 4th-6th | Over aggressive at times, guesses too much |
| 6 | . | Marcus Gilchrist | Clemson | 5’11 | 190 | 2nd-3rd | Solid athlete with good coverage skills;physical,good tackler |
| 7 | . | Johnny Patrick | Louisville | 6’0 | 190 | 5th-7th | |
| 8 | Jaiwquan Jarrett | Temple | 6’2 | 202 | 5th-7th | Decent hips, more of a good hitter, solid range | |
| 9 | . | Chris Rucker | Michigan State | 6’1 | 200 | 4th-6th | Lots of questions about his character, but he’s very physical |
| 10 | . | Cortez Allen | Citadel | 6’2 | 200 | 6th-Undrafted | Great athlete, needs a lot of work |
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