The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few weeks away, and all 32 NFL teams are evaluating hundreds of prospects. One of those big-name guys is former South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse.Â
On Wednesday, NFL .com's Daniel Jeremiah released his updated list of top 50 prospects. Cisse checked in at No. 43 overall, one spot higher than Jeremiah's previous rankings.Â
"Cisse is a fast, twitchy cover corner," Jeremiah writes. "He primarily lined up outside at South Carolina. He usually played with his back turned to the sideline, allowing him to see through the wideout to the quarterback. He plays with vision, which allows him to use his elite speed to close space and make plays on the ball. He is a loose, fluid athlete. He’s not physical in press coverage, though. He carries his hands low and relies on his quick feet to mirror and match. I’d like to see him play with more aggression against the run. He gave up some plays in the games I studied, but it appeared to be more of a focus issue than any physical limitation."
Although Cisse is considered to be more of a second-round draft pick by NFL Mock Draft Database, he was mocked in the first round of ESPN's latest mock draft released on March 31. The outlet's Matt Miller had Cisse going No. 24 overall to the Cleveland Browns.
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Cisse is having a strong lead-up to the draft so far. At his Pro Day in Columbia just last month, he ran a 4.40 40-yard dash. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein describes him with "explosive athleticism and upside," but adds that his lack of instinct and anticipation breaking off routes might affect his ability to defend solid route-running receivers. Â
No one knows for sure where exactly Cisse will end up in a few weeks. But the talented former Gamecock playmaker should keep receiving plenty of buzz leading up to the festivities in Pittsburgh.Â
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will begin on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Â