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

Josh
Caldwell

CB
UTEP   Mascot
UTEP Mascot
58 61 58 56
53.0
2

Patrick
Surtain II

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
93 93 98 89
92.0
3

TD
Marshall

CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
58 48 55 56
54.0
4

Camryn
Bynum

CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
67 74 67 59
67.0
5

Jason
Pinnock

CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
45 68 63 55
66.0
6

Aaron
Robinson

CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
73 80 73 66
86.0
7

Brandon
Stephens

CB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
65 61 58 55
63.0
8

Thomas
Graham Jr.

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
59 55 62 59
33.0
9

Jaylon
Monroe

CB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
58 64 53 57
54.0
10

Rodarius
Williams

CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
63 61 57 59
34.0
11

Paulson
Adebo

CB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
56 65 89 82
76.0
12

Elijah
Blades

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 80 71 66
61.0
13

Shaun
Wade

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
81 87 74 72
86.0
14

Antonio
Phillips

CB
Ball State   Mascot
Ball State Mascot
63 52 62 64
63.0
15

Chris
Wilcox

CB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
78 59 58 61
57.0
16

Bryce
Thompson

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
65 71 74 70
66.0
17

AJ
Parker

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
46 47 67 65
64.0
18

Mark
Gilbert

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
37 27 41 43
53.0
19

Caleb
Farley

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
39 50 82 66
90.0
20

Marco
Wilson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0