BEST MAN/PRESS COVERAGE CORNERBACKS 2024 NFL Draft

2024 BEST MAN/PRESS COVERAGE CORNERBACKS

In the realm of collegiate cornerbacks, players like Stephon Gilmore (South Carolina) and Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) have set historical benchmarks for impeccable man coverage, embodying the archetype of a lockdown corner. Their skills—ranging from exceptional footwork, anticipatory aptitude, and physicality—have transformed them into shadows that receivers couldn’t shake.

Navigate through the metrics and profiles below, and immerse yourself in the world of current college cornerbacks excelling in man coverage. Metrics like pass breakups, interceptions, and opposing QB ratings when targeted provide a holistic view of their ability to nullify the opposing receiver, effectively removing them from the equation on passing plays. Explore, compare, and delve into the statistics and crucial plays that underline why these players are the epitome of man coverage proficiency in college football today.

2024 Cornerbacks ranked by MAN/PRESS

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING RUN DEFENSE ZONE MAN/PRESS Rating
1

DJ
James

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 63 95 95
84.1
2

Kool-Aid
McKinstry

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
87 90 91 89
87.6
3

Kris
Abrams-Drain...

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
85 68 89 88
84.3
4

Jarrian
Jones

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
57 73 82 87
82.7
5

Quinyon
Mitchell

CB
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
77 76 89 86
88.8
6

Kamari
Lassiter

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
86 78 83 86
85.6
7

Jaylin
Simpson

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
76 62 89 86
80.8
8

Dwight
McGlothern

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
83 78 90 84
80.0
9

T.J.
Tampa

CB
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
62 79 86 84
85.8
10

Josh
Newton

CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
69 75 77 83
81.2
11

Nate
Wiggins

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
63 66 79 82
87.8
12

Cam
Hart

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
63 80 82 82
83.0
13

Kamal
Hadden

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
68 61 85 81
80.2
14

Cooper
DeJean

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
86 87 82 81
88.3
15

Marcellas
Dial

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 71 77 80
75.2
16

Decamerion
Richardson

CB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
80 80 80 80
80.3
17

Terrion
Arnold

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
81 95 88 79
88.4
18

Mike
Sainristil

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
68 77 85 77
86.1
19

Chau
Smith-Wade

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
58 63 79 76
80.2
20

Ennis
Rakestraw Jr...

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
82 89 87 76
86.9