BEST MAN/PRESS COVERAGE CORNERBACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by MAN/PRESS

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

Jermod
McCoy

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
84 84 95 91
85.0
2

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
88 86 94 86
80.8
3

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
79 72 79 85
90.0
4

Josh
Moten

CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
65 67 82 80
83.8
5

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
81.9
6

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 78
81.5
7

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
68 77 82 78
88.7
8

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
59 80 81 78
82.6
9

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
77 55 70 76
81.2
10

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
73 73 82 76
82.3
11

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
82 61 67 75
84.7
12

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 79 75
85.7
13

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
75 72 82 74
88.8
14

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
76 83 74 74
81.3
15

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 68 78 73
80.2
16

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
69 75 69 72
73.0
17

Josh
Thompson

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
40 70 62 72
73.7
18

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
66 71 72 72
78.0
19

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 68 75 72
83.2
20

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
89 88 77 71
86.8