BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2023 NFL Draft

2023 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.

2023 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Kahlef
Hailassie

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
60 62 69 62
74.0
2

Jarrick
Bernard-Conv...

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 74 73 79
69.0
3

D'Jordan
Strong

CB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
38 42 57 62
72.6
4

Amari
Burney

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
74 57 50 63
74.0
5

D'Shawn
Jamison

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
74 76 71 67
70.0
6

Elijah
Jones

CB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
67 67 80 86
82.0
7

Deonte
Banks

CB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
96 63 79 74
87.4
8

Rejzohn
Wright

CB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
42 58 68 64
70.0
9

Daewood
Davis

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
0 53 47 0
67.3
10

Mekhi
Garner

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
82 81 77 79
82.5
11

Devon
Witherspoon

CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
75 81 88 86
90.0
12

Anthony
Johnson

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
73 73 73 73
75.0
13

Arquon
Bush

CB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
36 57 49 51
68.8
14

Terell
Smith

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
68 75 72 68
78.5
15

Jakorian
Bennett

CB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
60 69 70 71
81.5
16

Alex
Austin

CB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
61 64 71 64
77.0
17

DJ
Turner

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
84 78 83 78
85.9
18

Kei'Trel
Clark

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
62 58 68 61
82.1
19

Eric
Garror

CB
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
60 68 65 63
73.0
20

Jay
Shaw

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
60 55 66 61
58.2