BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ

Embodying a dual-threat capability, cornerbacks who can proficiently blitz elevate a defense's dynamism and unpredictability. When considering recent historical examples, players such as Tyrann Mathieu (LSU) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama) stand out, having utilized their athleticism and strategic awareness to effectively penetrate offensive lines and disrupt quarterbacks.

Delve into the specifics and explore current collegiate cornerbacks who exhibit a knack for blitzing. Examine metrics like quarterback pressures, sacks, and disruption rates to uncover the multifaceted impact of these defensive stalwarts. Navigate through the detailed statistics and insights below, understanding how these players infuse an additional layer of complexity and potency to their team’s defensive schemes with their blitzing aptitude.

2021 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Brandon
Stephens

CB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
65 61 58 55
63.0
2

Robert
Rochell

CB
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
76 67 82 74
74.0
3

Mark
Gilbert

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
37 27 41 43
53.0
4

Aaron
Robinson

CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
73 80 73 66
86.0
5

Lorenzo
Burns

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
52 45 54 49
30.0
6

Camryn
Bynum

CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
67 74 67 59
67.0
7

Shemar
Jean-Charles...

CB
Appalachian State   Mascot
Appalachian State Mascot
66 62 69 67
62.0
8

Dicaprio
Bootle

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
58 57 64 64
64.0
9

Rodarius
Williams

CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
63 61 57 59
34.0
10

TD
Marshall

CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
58 48 55 56
54.0
11

Mike
Hampton

CB
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
54 44 51 55
59.0
12

Nate
Hobbs

CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
57 54 50 50
31.0
13

Freddie
Johnson

CB
Temple   Mascot
Temple Mascot
40 51 46 49
53.0
14

Caleb
Farley

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
39 50 82 66
90.0
15

Zech
McPhearson

CB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
64 57 65 58
30.0
16

KJ
Sails

CB
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
51 58 64 58
57.0
17

Rodjay
Burns

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
40 57 52 58
59.0
18

Trae
Meadows

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
58 51 62 55
57.0
19

Brenton
Nelson

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
49 63 56 55
53.0
20

Marco
Wilson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0