Elite 4.40s Cornerback with First-Round DNA Now in the NFL
Brandon Cisse is no longer a college athlete; he was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 52nd overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2026 NFL Draft, ending his Gamecocks tenure after a breakout 2025 season where he started all 12 games [2][3][8]. His differentiators are his elite explosiveness (4.40s 40-yard dash, 41-inch vertical) and rare downhill physicality for a cornerback, earning an 89.2 PFF run-defense grade that ranked 18th nationally [8]. While he allowed 18 receptions in 2025, his 26 solo tackles in run support and 7 pass breakups highlight his intensity and versatility [6][8]. You should care because scouts projected him as a first-round talent (PFF ranked him #41) due to his 'foundational' secondary presence and growth from NC State to South Carolina [2][7][8]. Is he a fit? Absolutely for any team needing a high-intensity, physical CB who excels in open-field run support, though he is now a professional, not a college recruit.
