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
85 85 96 92
87.7
2

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
89 88 95 88
84.5
3

A.J.
Harris

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
70 76 86 84
87.1
4

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 77 83
83.5
5

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
72 75 87 81
81.8
6

Josh
Moten

CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
66 68 82 80
85.2
7

Cormani
McClain

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 80 80 80
75.0
8

DJ
McKinney

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
86 78 79 79
82.1
9

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
80.5
10

Jeremiah
Wilson

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
73 74 85 79
84.0
11

Fred
Davis

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
78 78 78 78
74.2
12

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
69 71 67 78
80.0
13

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
68 77 82 78
87.9
14

Preston
Hodge

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
52 58 72 78
77.3
15

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 83 77
85.7
16

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
78 56 71 77
83.7
17

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
58 78 79 76
78.5
18

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
76 76 76 76
75.0
19

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 75 75 75
75.0
20

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
66 91 80 75
87.3