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

Cordale
Flott

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
76 71 85 80
78.4
3

Jermaine
Waller

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
53 59 59 59
79.1
4

Montaric
Brown

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
79 79 62 77
73.4
5

Ja'Quan
McMillian

CB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
69 59 85 76
74.6
6

Brandon
Sebastian

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

Marcelino
McCrary-Ball...

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
81 59 60 64
73.0
8

DJ
Ivey

CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
53 54 65 60
54.0
9

Isaac
Taylor-Stuar...

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
66 70 56 59
63.0
10

Damarion
Williams

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
64 78 62 59
62.0
11

Chris
Miller

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
59 63 60 56
62.2
12

JoJo
Domann

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
77 86 91 82
82.1
13

Kyler
McMichael

CB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
47 59 50 48
62.2
14

Coney
Durr

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
51 58 64 62
63.4
15

Tariq
Castro-Field...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
38 57 77 70
79.7
16

Mykael
Wright

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
64 70 68 70
79.9
17

Chris
Steele

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
55 53 64 50
47.0
18

Brian
George

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
45 56 46 48
34.3
19

Allie
Green IV

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
73 60 50 49
68.0
20

Jalen
Pitre

CB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
74 97 79 70
86.4