BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2022 NFL Draft

2022 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.

2022 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Coney
Durr

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
51 58 64 62
63.4
2

JoJo
Domann

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
77 86 91 82
82.1
3

Christian
Holmes

CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
64 57 72 67
58.0
4

Raleigh
Texada

CB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
74 58 59 55
67.0
5

Jack
Jones

CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
58 68 75 74
78.5
6

Antone
Williams

CB
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
47 50 45 44
59.0
7

DaMarcus
Fields

CB
Texas Tech   Mascot
Texas Tech Mascot
57 68 57 62
59.4
8

Obi
Eboh

CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
52 40 55 59
59.2
9

Marcelino
McCrary-Ball...

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
81 59 60 64
73.0
10

Chase
Lucas

CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
67 65 59 57
63.0
11

Coby
Bryant

CB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
69 74 77 74
82.1
12

Brandon
Sebastian

CB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
50 63 57 54
60.2
13

Ja'Sir
Taylor

CB
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
58 62 47 46
58.0
14

Josh
Blackwell

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
41 41 46 51
75.1
15

Leonard
Johnson

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
49 54 57 54
54.0
16

Tre
Swilling

CB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
38 52 44 48
27.0
17

Matt
Hankins

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
71 73 79 71
72.0
18

Damarri
Mathis

CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
75 84 69 66
79.9
19

Elijah
Blades

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 80 71 66
61.0
20

Shaun
Jolly

CB
Appalachian State   Mascot
Appalachian State Mascot
75 74 58 57
76.8