BEST MAN/PRESS COVERAGE CORNERBACKS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 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.

2025 Cornerbacks ranked by MAN/PRESS

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

Travis
Hunter

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
85 90 100 97
93.4
2

Jahdae
Barron

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
92 92 98 89
88.1
3

Mello
Dotson

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
62 77 84 85
82.8
4

O'Donnell
Fortune

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
59 64 93 84
81.8
5

Trey
Amos

CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
81 84 86 84
86.2
6

Jacob
Parrish

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
84 68 84 84
83.3
7

Shavon
Revel Jr.

CB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
77 77 85 83
87.4
8

Zy
Alexander

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
95 81 86 80
84.0
9

Darien
Porter

CB
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
57 43 95 79
85.0
10

Jermari
Harris

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
50 66 82 79
78.1
11

Cobee
Bryant

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
76 98 82 78
83.2
12

Jaylin
Smith

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
73 76 68 78
77.0
13

Benjamin
Morrison

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
62 74 78 77
86.7
14

Azareye'h
Thomas

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
68 71 80 77
85.9
15

Isas
Waxter

CB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
58 72 75 76
74.0
16

Alijah
Huzzie

CB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
66 75 77 76
78.7
17

Robert
Longerbeam

CB
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
51 58 74 76
78.6
18

Will
Johnson

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
61 79 82 75
89.6
19

Quincy
Riley

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
57 57 78 75
80.5
20

Dorian
Strong

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
74 67 76 74
83.3