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

Will
Johnson

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
73 78 90 92
91.2
2

Benjamin
Morrison

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
67 62 89 90
90.4
3

Quincy
Riley

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
79 77 89 88
85.6
4

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
74 71 82 87
88.3
5

Maxwell
Hairston

CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
88 69 88 83
82.2
6

Tommi
Hill

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
72 77 85 82
83.5
7

Denzel
Burke

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
52 76 88 81
87.9
8

Travis
Hunter

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
86 83 87 80
91.5
9

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
82 76 73 79
82.5
10

Malik
Spencer

CB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0
11

Jabbar
Muhammad

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
59 71 80 78
87.5
12

Cobee
Bryant

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
66 90 77 75
82.5
13

Aydan
White

CB
North Carolina State   Mascot
North Carolina State Mascot
82 69 75 72
83.5
14

Nyland
Green

CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
40 62 69 72
60.9
15

Dorian
Strong

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
69 67 78 71
82.1
16

Fentrell
Cypress II

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
69 68 81 71
79.0
17

Zy
Alexander

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
84 78 69 71
78.0
18

Jordan
Hancock

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
74 71 84 71
85.6
19

Jason
Marshall Jr....

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
67 76 73 69
84.7
20

Denver
Harris

CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
50 77 70 68
83.0