File CB-29 · National rank 303 · 2027 class
Dontay Joyner
6'0"Height
180 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
6.0 Floor
range 0.7
Ceiling 6.7
6.7/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +0.3
6.0/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.4
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.4
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Arkansas State transfer) — 50 tk, 2 INT, 7 PD (2024). Grade benchmarked to a Big Ten draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 9, 2026Former Florida High School Football Standout Dontay Joyner Receives Probation After Guilty Plea - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Dec 19, 2025“I’m Back” Maryland Cornerback Dontay Joyner Confirms His Return - Sports Illustrated