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

Mekhi
Blackmon

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
89 77 87 88
79.0
2

Derek
Stingley Jr....

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
55 79 88 78
92.7
3

Chris
Miller

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
59 63 60 56
62.2
4

Montaric
Brown

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
79 79 62 77
73.4
5

Obi
Eboh

CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
52 40 55 59
59.2
6

Brandon
Sebastian

CB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
50 63 57 54
60.2
7

Roger
McCreary

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
76 80 98 90
89.3
8

Melvin
Rouse II

CB
Yale   Mascot
Yale Mascot
58 61 0 0
58.0
9

Isaac
Taylor-Stuar...

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
66 70 56 59
63.0
10

Cordale
Flott

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
76 71 85 80
78.4
11

Allie
Green IV

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
73 60 50 49
68.0
12

Kaiir
Elam

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 81 71 73
89.8
13

Ja'Quan
McMillian

CB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
69 59 85 76
74.6
14

Coney
Durr

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
51 58 64 62
63.4
15

Chase
Lucas

CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
67 65 59 57
63.0
16

Derion
Kendrick

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 85 83 80
82.5
17

Chris
Steele

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
55 53 64 50
47.0
18

Josh
Blackwell

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
41 41 46 51
75.1
19

Akayleb
Evans

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
89 78 74 77
80.2
20

JoJo
Domann

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
77 86 91 82
82.1