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
83.1
4

O'Donnell
Fortune

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
60 65 94 85
83.4
5

Trey
Amos

CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
81 84 86 84
85.6
6

Shavon
Revel Jr.

CB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
77 77 85 83
87.4
7

Jacob
Parrish

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
84 68 84 83
82.0
8

Jermari
Harris

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
52 68 84 81
84.0
9

Fred
Davis

CB
Jacksonville State   Mascot
Jacksonville State Mascot
82 80 74 81
72.0
10

Zy
Alexander

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
95 82 87 80
85.4
11

Jaylin
Smith

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
74 78 70 79
81.5
12

Darien
Porter

CB
Iowa State   Mascot
Iowa State Mascot
57 43 95 79
84.6
13

Cobee
Bryant

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
75 98 81 78
82.4
14

Preston
Hodge

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
52 58 73 78
79.0
15

Benjamin
Morrison

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
62 74 78 77
86.3
16

Azareye'h
Thomas

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
68 71 79 76
85.2
17

Jabbar
Muhammad

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
73 65 84 76
83.0
18

Quincy
Riley

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
58 58 78 75
82.5
19

Will
Johnson

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
61 79 82 75
89.6
20

Jason
Marshall Jr....

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
68 74 73 74
82.4