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

Vincent
Gray

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
75 75 75 75
75.0
2

Damarion
Williams

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
64 78 62 59
62.0
3

Akayleb
Evans

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
89 78 74 77
80.2
4

Matt
Hankins

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
71 73 79 71
72.0
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

Jack
Jones

CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
58 68 75 74
78.5
8

Mykael
Wright

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
64 70 68 70
79.9
9

Roger
Cray

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
59 59 59 60
57.2
10

Marcus
Jones

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
72 81 73 86
82.9
11

Allie
Green IV

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
73 60 50 49
68.0
12

Antone
Williams

CB
Charlotte   Mascot
Charlotte Mascot
47 50 45 44
59.0
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

Chase
Lucas

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

Decobie
Durant

CB
South Carolina State   Mascot
South Carolina State Mascot
85 82 73 90
77.0
17

Bryce
Watts

CB
Massachusetts   Mascot
Massachusetts Mascot
55 51 50 53
57.2
18

Brian
George

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
45 56 46 48
34.3
19

Chris
Miller

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
59 63 60 56
62.2
20

Faion
Hicks

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
53 59 52 55
67.2