Brandon Cisse

CB · South Carolina Gamecocks · 2026 NFL Draft Prospect

Model Rank
19
Model Grade
89.86
Round Range
Round 1-2
PFF Grade
75.2
Trait Score
92.42
RAS Score
-
Top Driver: ATHLETIC (+2.42) Risk Watch: medical/character item noted

Report Summary

Brandon Cisse (CB, South Carolina Gamecocks) carries a 89.86 model grade with a current Round 1-2 projection. Current board slot: 19. Primary NFL pathway: Outside starter with matchup flexibility in press match. instant starter profile; matches routes with disciplined leverage. Seed rank 41 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available. How to read this card: 'How He Wins' describes repeatable film traits; 'Primary Concerns' lists failure points that can delay NFL translation.

How He Wins

- Usage fit: Outside starter with matchup flexibility within press match. - Film translation comes from coverage mechanics: maintain leverage, transition cleanly, and finish at the catch point without panic. - Model + film note: instant starter profile; matches routes with disciplined leverage. Seed rank 41 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available.

Primary Concerns

- CB projection risk is driven by speed/leverage recovery and ball production at the catch point. - Role stress test: value is strongest in outside starter with matchup flexibility; projection gets thinner if usage expands too far outside that lane early. - Eye discipline through route breaks must tighten to limit transition losses against pro route pacing.

2025 Production Snapshot

PFF grade 75.2 Stat context: INT 1; PBUs 5; tackles 27; TFL 2; CFB quality mixed (0.82)

Role / Scheme Projection

Best early team fit: JAX. Scheme path: press match. Expected early deployment: Outside starter with matchup flexibility. For film-heavy evaluation: this role asks for leverage consistency across man/zone and reliable tackle finish when targeted in run support.
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