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
82 83 95 92
85.0
2

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
90 90 93 86
80.8
3

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 78 82
90.0
4

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 79
81.5
5

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 83 77
85.7
6

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
56 79 80 77
82.6
7

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
73 69 69 76
73.0
8

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
62 80 81 76
88.7
9

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 68 75
83.7
10

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 84 74
87.8
11

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 82 73 74
81.3
12

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 65 78 73
80.2
13

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
69 70 78 72
88.8
14

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
65 74 70 69
85.6
15

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 85 75 68
86.8
16

Mansoor
Delane

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
75 77 67 65
83.0
17

Rodrick
Pleasant

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
47 49 67 64
44.8
18

Damari
Brown

CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
41 61 65 62
85.0
19

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
77 72 50 61
83.6
20

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
62 59 63 60
37.3