What draft experts said about new Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

Teams will be willing to take a chance on Cisse’s explosive athleticism and upside, but a refinement runway might be needed to smooth some of the rougher edges. He’s scheme-versatile in coverage and is an A-rated run supporter. Work ethic and athletic testing will work in his favor. However, a lack of instincts and break anticipation could cost him in coverage against quality route runners. His press will become a more effective weapon with technical work and his route recognition should improve with more reps. Cisse’s traits and competitiveness are clear selling points, but a lack of on-ball production and coverage consistency create a more volatile floor.

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com

Cisse is a fast, twitchy cover corner. 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.

Todd McShay, The Ringer

Cisse was a one-year starter with erratic tape and underwhelming production, but he has an intriguing skill set as a developmental prospect. He’s at his best in press coverage and has the strength to reroute receivers and the frame to smother them at the top of the route. He didn’t run at the combine, but he flashes a strong recovery burst on tape, he closes well, and he can jump routes when he makes quick reads.

His tape raises questions about his ability to recognize route combinations. At times, he has choppy footwork, he doesn’t sink his hips or change directions well enough, and he has poor timing and arrives too early when breaking on a pass. He can also be late getting lined up and get caught out of position.

His 41-inch vertical jump is excellent for a corner, but he loses too many 50-50 balls (though he has the frame to improve in this area). He’s often late locating the ball in press coverage. His hands are small, and he intercepted two passes in college. He mistimed his jump and made a basket catch for his lone interception in 2025.

He’s an above-average run defender who sheds and slips blocks. He aggressively knifes his way into the backfield, wraps low, and takes ballcarriers’ legs out.

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