The Rams are struggling, but their defense has been outstanding due to the play of Ramsey, Dean has the eighth-best coverage grade among qualifying cornerbacks on the season (78.1). (For what it's worth, the fourth member of that 2018 relay team, Ja'Den McBurrows, is now a cornerback at Michigan). You could argue Diggs isn't yet above Ward or others below him in these rankings, but the counterpoint is, well, 11 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN School: Illinois | Year: Senior | Ht: 5-foot-11 | Wt: 181 pounds, 2022 stats: 12 games; 41 tackles (32 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 3 INT, 14 pass breakups. It's time to jump over to the top five on this list, and that means it's time to talk about Lattimore. If the Cincinnati offense can get back to its 2021 level, Awuzie and the defense may have the Bengals in the thick of the AFC playoff race once more. Hes as good a prospect on the field as weve seen since PFF started grading college football in 2014. Offenses have tested the veteran corner often when he's manned up, targeting him a league-high 22 times, but Bradberry has allowed just six receptions for 44 yards. Lewis Cine, Minnesota's first-round pick in 2022, is making progress in his recovery from the broken leg he suffered while playing special teams in Week 4. Bates earned a 64.4 PFF grade in five starts at left guard in 2021 -- his first season with over 100 offensive snaps -- and Brown came away from his rookie season In 2021, as Maddox moved back to the nickel spot full-time, things were different, as his 76.1 coverage grade was top-five at the position. Which teams are ready to pounce, and which look like they'll fall by the wayside? Sneed is also a top run-defending cornerback, which is another reason why he makes our list. School: Alabama | Year: Senior | Ht: 6-foot-1 | Wt: 209 pounds, 2022 stats: 13 games; 71 tackles (34 solo), 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 pass breakups. James Bradberry continues to limit his opponents under pressure. It was a brutal blow to the Bills' defense, which might've done more damage in the postseason if it had White on the field to help battle Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Divisional Round. Gonzalez, 17. The Hitman returneth. Duke Shelley, who was elevated off the practice squad last year and started five of the 11 games he played, signed with the Raiders after becoming a free agent. The New England Patriots moved down to 17th overall, added a fourth-round pick, and they still landed the second-best cornerback on the PFF big board. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Baylor (4) is tackled by Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) during the first half at Reser Stadium. 2021 stats: 11 games (11 starts), 1 INT, 6 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 0.5 sacks, 41 combined tackles (27 solo). The Vikings cornerbacks room will have a couple of new veterans joining a young core of returnees. 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 4 INTs, 16 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 77 combined tackles (62 solo). A former WR turned CB, his ability to diagnose routes and the intentions of an opposing QB is as inhuman as his ability to close gaps and actually catch the ball, whereas many other cornerbacks see most of their would-be INTs instead become a pass deflection. The young corner has proven to be another cornerstone found with a premium pick in the Jaguars' 2021 draft class. 2 overall (behind only Jalen Ramsey) and was placed in the elite category. In the other eight games hes played, hes allowed just 219 yards in coverage while recording an interception. The sophomore cornerback's name is now listed in the transfer portal. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team The second New York Jets cornerback to make the list, Reed has been incredible opposite of Sauce Gardner. School: Maryland | Year: Redshirt Jr. | Ht: 6-foot-0 | Wt: 197 pounds, 2022 stats: 12 games; 38 tackles (25 solo), 0.5 sack, 1 INT, 8 pass breakups. In the leadup to the 2023 NFL Draft, Vikings.com is taking a look at prospects who have garnered a range of attention from national outlets. HONORABLE MENTION: Patrick Peterson, Minnesota Vikings; Jaylen Watson, Kansas City Chiefs; Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys. We will lean on this formula to inform our rankings when applicable. Then in 2022, the inexperienced defender saw true freshman Jacob Parrish pass him on the depth chart to play behind Julius Brents and Ekow Boye-Doe. 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 5 INTs, 1 DEF TD, 16 PBUs, 2 FF, 2 FR, 1 sack, 50 combined tackles (39 solo). This is easily the best hes played over the past few seasons. Josh Allen reclaims No. Howie Roseman might have a knack for this. The Patriots' secondary has been excellent this season, with both of their starting outside cornerbacks making this list. Slay came in at No. A cap casualty in the aftermath of Dave Gettleman's poor regime in New York, Bradberry took a ride down the turnpike to Philadelphia and has been a revelation for the Eagles' defense this season. Muasau is fresh off a breakout season at Hawaii, where he finished among the most productive off-ball linebackers at the Group of Five level. This is a defensive back with 25 interceptions in his first four seasons -- 17 over the last two years alone -- and he's coming off of a season that saw him mount a career-best 23 pass breakups (also higher than anyone else on this list in that category). Hes developed into a shutdown cornerback that teams have avoided altogether this season. Which game is featured at the top of NGS's unlikeliest victory rankings? Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Kansas State Football Media Relations). Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6, Woolen just secured his fourth straight game with an interception, following in Trevon Diggs' footsteps from last season and becoming the first rookie to do so since Joe Haden with the Browns in 2010. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now'. Witherspoon, 9. Ward has allowed just one touchdown this season on 326 coverage snaps and is currently PFFs No. Key stat from PFF: Stokes allowed the lowest rate of separation among cornerbacks in 2021. Biggest strength: The only two quarterbacks with a higher PFF grade than Josh Allen over the past two seasons are Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady. Mauch dominated at North Dakota State, producing a 91.2 PFF run-blocking grade in 2022. Hes allowed just 97 yards in coverage since Week 4, and opposing quarterbacks have a 44.6 passer rating when targeting him. Stokes was incredible as a rookie, especially after the Packers lost Alexander during the first month of the season. Dealt from Chicago to Baltimore, Roquan Smith was one of the biggest names to change teams before the NFL trade deadline. Houston Roughnecks EDGE Tim Ward (90.5 196 snaps) EDGE John Daka (87.7 328 snaps) RB Max Borghi (84.4 259 snaps) DI Trevon Mason (81.7 287 snaps) LB Tavante Beckett (81.6 455 snaps) Moreau's veteran presence has meshed well with a secondary full of young talent that includes Julian Love and Xavier McKinney, which is a major component of the league's seventh-ranked scoring defense that's firing on all cylinders in Brian Daboll's debut season as head coach. Its time to ramp up the preview for the 2022 college football season as Week 0 is just weeks away. The 2022 PFF College Football Preview Guide has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be rollled out over the next couple of weeks. Highest-graded CBs this season pic.twitter.com/lpFcwWu0Xw. They've completed -8.0 fewer passes than expected and lost -25.8 expected points on those targets -- both of which rank first in the NFL among coverage defenders. Log in here. 32) were in the up-and-comers tier. 22 on the list, after logging a 62.8 PFF grade in 2021, and he still had 17 combined pass breakups and interceptions, but he also tied for the most touchdowns allowed (8). In a league that thrives on passing and, as such, the dire need of players who can halt such attacks, Diggs is the prototype. He routinely draws the best wide receiver each week but has yet to surrender 80 yards in any single game. But their one reliable player at the position this year has been Sutton, who has played 471 snaps through Week 10. The Vikings pulled off the biggest comeback in NFL history last week, but the Next Gen Stats analytics team says it wasn't the most improbable comeback of the season. Since he joined the New Orleans Saints as the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he's been their best cornerback, and anyone debating this needs to be checked for a concussion. Brian Branch. Surtain has shadowed some of the top receivers in the NFL this season, aligning across from DK Metcalf, Mike Williams and Davante Adams for at least 65 percent of their routes in those three games. 13-graded cornerback this season (76.8) and has been very solid for the Chiefs. Its time to ramp up the preview for the 2022 college football season as Week 0 is just weeks away. Rankings for cornerbacks by Jeremiah, his NFL Media counterpart Bucky Brooks, Kiper, analytics site Pro Football Focus and The Athletic's Dane Brugler are listed below. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Emmanuel Forbes and 46. Inauspicious start to star player: Witherspoon didn't try out for football until his junior year of high school at the prompting of his mother. He was clocked at 23.3 mph with a GPS. Watching him attack downhill is a sight to see. 6 on the list, as his 86.2 coverage grade as an outside cornerback led the NFL, and he ranked 11th in both yards allowed per outside-coverage snap (0.79) and percentage of outside targets to result in a first down or touchdown (29.4%). Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Kris Boyd, a 2019 seventh-round pick who became one of the Vikings top players on special teams, signed with the Cardinals after becoming a free agent. No cornerback in the NFL is more physical than Ramsey, and hes been excellent as a run defender this season (third-highest run-defense grade among cornerbacks). 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 3 INTs, 19 PBUs, 1 FR, 68 combined tackles (55 solo). 25-graded cornerback on the season (71.7), but he has the 15th-highest coverage grade (76.3) on the year. Thats higher than the 84.4 grade he received in 2021 and is the second-best season grade of his career. 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 3 INTs, 16 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 sack, 81 combined tackles (52 solo). Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Carters 89.1 pass-rush grade in 2022 ranked seventh among FBS interior defenders and his 91.2 run-defense grade ranked fifth. Joey Porter, Jr., 24. He becomes the sixth defensive signee from his signing class to leave the program. Jacobs will anchor the Nittany Lions linebacking corps after it lost a couple of key starters. The Bills will be hoping that Miller can maintain that level of play and avoid injuries in his age-33 season because he can be a game-changer for their defense if he does. Three cornerbacks, Marshon Lattimore, Denzel Ward and Kenny Moore, were revealed in Episode 2 (Nos. Packers are only team with 3 players in PFFs top 32 cornerbacks rankings Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Gardner-Johnson, Jonathan Gannon has been much more comfortable using man coverage in his second season as defensive coordinator, increasing that usage from 21 percent in 2021 (29th in NFL) to 32 percent this season (T-10th). Brown displayed top-notch coverage ability at off-ball linebacker for Central Michigan and now will try to do the same for Ole Miss. He sports the 16th-highest coverage grade in the NFL among qualifying cornerbacks (76.2), as he's allowed just 9.6 yards per reception. https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/08/philadelphia-eagles-news-pff-cornerback-rankings-darius-slay-james-bradberry/, added James Bradberry after the Giants salary cap structure, Roseman pounced, signing the zone cornerback, Eagles TE Dallas Goedert on QB Jalen Hurts seeing the field better, making quicker decisions, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts landed very high in a ranking of the NFL's 10 most explosive runners of 2021, Eagles single-game tickets will go on sale June 7, Eagles announce the date for open training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field, Ryan Fitzpatrick on why he hated playing against Eagles DT Fletcher Cox, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Kelee Ringo. The Eagles have been dominant playing man this year, allowing just 3.8 yards per attempt (second in NFL), and Bradberry has been a key factor. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? He didnt enjoy much success, as he earned single-season PFF grades below 60.0 each year. 25-graded cornerback on the season (71.7), but he has the 15. highest coverage grade (76.3) on the year. Unfortunately, Emerson is a liability as a run defender the only reason he's not ranked inside the top 20 of our list. Woolen has allowed a 36.9 passer rating when targeted as the nearest defender, fourth-lowest among cornerbacks with at least 15 targets this season. X factor for 2022: The version of Von Miller that helped fuel a Super Bowl run for the Los Angeles Rams last season is still one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL. 2021 stats: 4 games (4 starts), 1 INT, 3 PBUs, 13 combined tackles (9 solo). Playing opposite Darius Slay, Bradberry has had an excellent bounce-back season with the Eagles. The second-highest-graded cornerback (86.9) in the NFL this season is rookie Jack Jones of the New England Patriots. The fourth-year corner has allowed a league-low 31.6 completion percentage in coverage this season (min. So, who are the top dogs at the position in the early goings of the 2022 season? With things now smoothed over in that arena via a new deal awarded to Howard, the Dolphins can get back to enjoying having what is arguably the best cornerback in the entire NFL. He was once again one of the best cornerbacks in the league this year, even if he did give up too many big plays in coverage. Both will need to improve in pass coverage Hill-Green ranked Please check your email for a confirmation. The Eagles had several pressing needs entering free agency and the NFL draft, but it wasnt until late in the process that a top-tier cornerback was added to the roster. Still, the sky is the limit for the former third-round pick from Mississippi State. And even on plays where Woolen doesn't contribute to the stat sheet, he still finds ways to make headlines. Campbell, who was high school football and track and field teammates with fellow 2021 draft picks Surtain and Anthony Schwartz (Browns WR) at American Heritage High School in Florida, has put his speed to use on the field this season. Emerson, another rookie, has been forced to play a ton of snaps due to injuries. Bradberry landed at No. 200 targets).#SFvsCAR | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/cchO91h0HO. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF Height/Weight: 6 Martial was a Trojans walk-on all the way back in 2017. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. School: Georgia | Year: Redshirt Soph. With Philly acquiring Bradberry and safety C.J. 4 in coverage grade (82.1). The 2022 PFF College Football Preview Guide has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be rollled out over the next couple of weeks. Yes, the crown still sits atop Ramsey's head, for yet another season. Still, the sky is the limit for the former third-round pick from Mississippi State. All Rights Reserved. A source of inspiration: Ringo's mother Tralee Hale was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2020 after he reported to Georgia. Now a two-time Pro Bowler who was also once co-leader in interceptions, the only thing that slowed White in 2021 was a torn ACL suffered in Week 10. The 10th-year veteran has been dominant on an island in man coverage, being targeted on just eight of his 58 coverage snaps. And just before 2022 ended, he reminded everyone just how talented he is. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), LA Rams Jalen Ramsey finishes as PFFs 4th-best CB Schedule Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Vikings coaches believe Murphy is capable of playing on the outside or in the slot, the latter of which was manned by Chandon Sullivan in 2022. Dean has the eighth-best coverage grade among qualifying cornerbacks on the season (78.1). The series will include rankings by those national outlets, stats and background information for multiple prospects. Woolen was an NFL Scouting Combine freak entering his rookie season, but just how quickly those measurables have translated to the field has likely surprised even the most ardent supporters of the fifth-round pick. A record and tribute: Forbes set the FBS all-time career record with six pick-sixes after housing three as a freshman in 2020 and three more in 2022. 6 Harrison Smith reworked his contract this offseason in order to remain with the Vikings. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He signed a three-year deal with the Packers this offseason. Deonte Banks, 34. Moreau has allowed just 35.3 percent of his targets to be completed this season, trailing only the aforementioned Ya-Sin (min. Quarterbacks were generating a 58.2 passer rating when targeting him, and he had six pass breakups in eight games while not allowing a touchdown on 286 coverage snaps. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 30 targets).#DENvsLAC | #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/50JSh6Z8tT. Ramsey may not have been named a Pro Bowler, but he still had a season deserving of that honor. Cornerback play can be a foundational piece of any elite defense. One of seven Next Gen Stats can't-miss prospects from that class, Gardner has wasted no time proving he is worthy of the fourth overall pick. Hell admit that himself. The sophomore cornerback's name is now listed in the transfer portal. Murphy's versatility could provide the Vikings with some flexibility as they navigate the draft board, the rest of the offseason and during the season. The Green Bay Packers are the NFLs only team with three players in Pro Football Focus rankings of the top 32 cornerbacks entering the 2022 season. He has deep downfield speed, patience at the line of scrimmage, and plays physically without incurring flags. Key stat from PFF: Alexander has the NFLs highest single-coverage grade since 2018. Of all cornerbacks with at least 200 coverage snaps, he ranks No. 90-81) at Nos. Not only has Gardner been the best rookie cornerback, but you can also make a case that he's been the league's best defensive back in the NFL this year. Slay has allowed a league-low 31.0 passer rating this season (min. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Christian Gonzalez, 20. In addition, opponents are generating just a 58.6 passer rating when targeting Reed, giving the Jets one of the leagues best one-two punches at cornerback. NOTE: Player percentiles are based on a combination of several NGS advanced coverage statistics, including the coverage classification model that debuted last week. But its Jonathan Jones who is ranked inside the top 10. Witherspoon committed to Illinois just four days before the team's training camp in 2019. As he moves from more of an overhang to inside role in 2022, the former top-40 recruit is a candidate to take a step forward to top-tier status. Smart move, Dolphins. Stokes (No. He is the No. He has the seventh-highest coverage grade (80.2) in the NFL at the position, as hes allowed just 198 yards all season. New Orleans Saints: OG OCyrus Torrence, Florida Torrence stepped up to the SEC after starting his career at Louisiana, and he continued the dominance we saw from him earlier in his career. 29) and Douglas (No. Porter did not allow a touchdown in coverage and was credited by PFF with a 40.0 forced incompletion percentage, which was the best among players at Power 5 schools. has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be rollled out over the next couple of weeks. Chase transferred from Western Michigan to Illinois in 2019. Consensus ranking: No. Hes let up just one touchdown, and opposing quarterbacks have a 75.1 passer rating when targeting him. Week 7 NFL game picks: Jaguars end Giants' win streak; Chiefs bounce back against 49ers, Chargers CB J.C. Jackson feels 'defeated' after benching on Monday night, NFL QB Index, Week 7: HAIKU EDITION! Davis 68 defensive stops last year tied for the most among FBS off-ball linebackers. Unfortunately, Emerson is a liability as a run defender the only reason he's not ranked inside the top 20 of our list. AVONTE MADDOX, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Its a remarkable skill set. Players do not need to ask permission from their coaching staff in order to transferbut merely request that compliance enter their name. The breakout quarterbacks are among the Next Gen Stats analytics team's 10 players most likely to earn all-star accolades for the first time this season. In the grand scheme of newcomers battling dynamic veterans for a chance to land on this list, Terrell is swinging both Mjolnir and Stormbreaker -- justifiably leapfrogging both Humphrey and Alexander in his first appearance on it. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. It wasnt all perfect for the Rams star cornerback in 2022. Sign up for the Eagles Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Opponents are averaging just 7.7 yards per reception on Dean, which is third-best in the NFL behind only, The second-highest-graded cornerback (86.9) in the NFL this season is rookie Jack Jones of the New England Patriots. The spring transfer portal window technically expired on Sunday but schools have until Tuesday to get final names entered into the system, meaning several names such as Daniels could still trickle in. He did not allow a touchdown in his five starts and remains one of the league's best tackling cornerbacks. Douglas was a revelation after arriving in Green Bay in October, intercepting a team-high five passes and returning a pair for touchdowns. His ability to read and react helped turn him into a big-play corner in Green Bay. Hes not just an athlete, though, notching a 16.1% pass-rush win rate on his way to 10 sacks, seven hits and 19 hurries on the season. The 2022 PFF College Football Preview Guide has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be He owns a 90.3 career PFF grade across 743 snaps with an 82.0-plus grade as a run defender, pass-rusher and coverage defender. Hobbs also has the position flexibility to play in the slot and on the outside, which is rarely seen from cornerbacks in today's NFL. 26-ranked cornerback by PFF grade (71.4) but has allowed only 271 yards on 372 coverage snaps. His ascension will continue in 2022 if he can make more plays on the football in the air. With him playing on his third team in three years, its hard not to be impressed with his play this season. He didnt necessarily play his best during the Rams Super Bowl run last January, and his start to the 2022 season was below even his own standards, but that doesnt mean he had a down year. As a result, Moreau has allowed a mere 2.7 receiving yards per target as the nearest defender, which leads all NFL players with at least 15 targets. A big key to Campbell's success: His ability to play tight coverage, allowing the second-lowest average target separation (1.8 yards) in the NFL this season (min. Hes also the No. Sneed is the No. 1 / 87 Andy Kenutis/Minnesota Vikings 2 / 87 Andy Berg/Minnesota Vikings 3 / 87 Andy He is already a superstar at the cornerback position. 7 coverage grade among cornerbacks this season, recording three interceptions and three pass breakups. Those factored into an estimated athleticism score of 98 from Next Gen Stats. With talent spanning from the east coast to the west coast, USA Today High School Sports takes a look at the top-ranked recruit in each state according to the Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Diggs is the NFLs biggest boom-or-bust cornerback, but hes done a better job of limiting big plays this season. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. The metric and overall scores are based on each player's performance in Weeks 1 through 6. He is currently the No. | Ht: 6-foot-2 | Wt: 207 pounds, 2022 stats: 15 games; 42 tackles (37 solo), 2 TFL, 2 INT, 7 pass breakups, 1 FF. Expert rankings of players projected as safeties. However, schools are under no obligation to keepsaid player on scholarship once they enter the portal. Forbes opted to play in the Bulldogs bowl game in part to honor former Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach, who passed away Dec. 12, 2022, weeks before the game. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The 2012 first-round pick described his decision and how "it felt right to stay" with Minnesota. His performance in Week 18 was a good reminder of that. Veterans still playing well: Jalen Ramsey, Stephon Gilmore and Darius Slay make the top 10 after strong campaigns to add to their already decorated resumes. He needs to improve as a run defender (53.3 run-defense grade), but hes been one of the leagues better cover cornerbacks so far this season. Alexander ranked No. Go to Draft Tracker! NFL grades from 2020 or earlier are marked with (*), college grades from 2021 are marked with (**), and college grades from 2020 or earlier are marked with (***).

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