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

Rodarius
Williams

CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
63 61 57 59
34.0
3

Paulson
Adebo

CB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
56 65 89 82
76.0
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

Zech
McPhearson

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

Mark
Gilbert

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
37 27 41 43
53.0
11

TD
Marshall

CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
58 48 55 56
54.0
12

KJ
Sails

CB
South Florida   Mascot
South Florida Mascot
51 58 64 58
57.0
13

Shaun
Wade

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

D'Wayne
Eskridge

CB
Western Michigan   Mascot
Western Michigan Mascot
49 42 56 49
71.0
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

Rachuan
Mitchell

CB
Southern Miss   Mascot
Southern Miss Mascot
42 38 48 50
56.0
18

Rodjay
Burns

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
40 57 52 58
59.0
19

Caleb
Farley

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

Mike
Hampton

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