2026 NFL Prospect Profile: Georgia’s Cornerback Daylen Everette

Daylen Everette committed early to Clemson but eventually flipped and committed to the Georgia Bulldogs out of high school. He’s a lightning-quick corner with size and length, making him an ideal fit for the NFL. His time playing against SEC competition week in and week out will help his draft stock and NFL readiness, but Everette has already proven to be in the mix for some of the top cornerback prospect rankings in 2026. 

Everette stands at 6’1” and weighs in around 190 lbs, making him the prototypical size for NFL corners these days. He runs a 40-yard dash in the low 4.3s, and will challenge at next year’s NFL Combine for the fastest times for all defensive backs. 

Physical tools aside, Everette earned early playing time in Georgia in a talent-laden defensive back room. He played sparingly as a true freshman but started in 2023 as a true sophomore—not an easy feat with so many pro-level players around him. In 2024, he led the Dawgs in picks and made almost 60 tackles. He has a penchant for making big plays in big games, and NFL scouts will love his grit and determination. 

Strengths

Everette’s length and overall speed allow him to play press coverage or outside leverage techniques equally well, and he’s improved over the past two seasons in both man and zone coverage packages. He’s a physical player, always willing to tackle, and he does an excellent job at chucking receivers off the snap, making it hard for them to maintain their primary routes or disrupting timing patterns.

Everette’s experience against SEC talent and his 2-year starter role for one of the nation’s most heralded teams will make him an intriguing candidate for most NFL squads. His athleticism will help him stand out during his pro day and combine performances.  

Weaknesses

Everette is not yet a finished product, despite his experience and competition level. Scouts will want to see him improve his techniques to disguise his moves at the next level more consistently, where he can get away with playing lax at the collegiate level. He sometimes struggles against quicker receivers in the slot or breaking on inside releases, which result in too many successful “quick hits”. He has the athleticism to overcome this, so scouts will want to see that in his final year at Georgia. 

And while he’s a willing run stopper, his tackling in the open field can use some work. 

Conclusion 

Everette’s tracks all over the board among war rooms. In some cases, he’s a first-round talent, and in other rankings, he’s seen more as a day two pick. Draft Nation feels that with his Georgia pedigree, experience, and raw athletic ability, Everette will be a late first-round pick or a very early day two candidate. When watching Everette play, it’s easy to compare him to Marshon Lattimore. 

Expect some lucky team to draft Everette and for him to quickly become a long-time starter and day one contributor.