Brandon Cisse — 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

If this were a seven-round mock draft, every Buccaneers pick might come on defense. Things are that bleak. One year after choosing wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in Round 1 after a run on defensive players before their pick, the Bucs can't afford to have defenders wiped off the board in April. Cisse has the length (6-foot, 190 pounds) to compete at the line of scrimmage, but it's his turn technique and speed in phase that stands out. Cisse's best trait is his ability to eliminate targets and win in contested situations. Although he might be more of a man corner, he's versatile enough to be effective playing off the line in the Bucs' fire zone scheme thanks to very good recovery agility and fast instincts.

Cisse is a versatile corner who can consistently lock down receivers in press-man coverage and showcases elite athleticism, with explosive downhill speed and next-level change-of-direction ability. Whether he's driving on quick routes from off coverage or playing in press, he's consistently in position for pass breakup opportunities. He's also one of the best run-defending CBs in this entire class.

Cisse was known as one of the fastest players in South Carolina's program last year after transferring from NC State. That's some serious gas on a team that includes world-class sprinter Nyck Harbor, who has topped 22 miles per hour on the GPS.

Dallas gets the corner it needs.

Cisse will put on a show once we get to the testing portion of the offseason. He can fill a void if the Seahawks lose any of their soon-to-be free agents at cornerback (Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, Josh Jobe).