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

Anthony
Johnson

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
73 73 73 73
75.0
2

Kordell
Rodgers

CB
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
53 64 66 65
66.0
3

Daewood
Davis

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
0 53 47 0
67.3
4

Jordan
Perryman

CB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
53 66 53 53
54.0
5

Jay
Shaw

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
60 55 66 61
58.2
6

Ameer
Speed

CB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
80 60 53 55
58.7
7

William
Poole

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
73 64 63 65
53.4
8

Darion
McKenzie

CB
Merrimack   Mascot
Merrimack Mascot
66 68 0 0
54.0
9

Arquon
Bush

CB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
36 57 49 51
68.8
10

Elijah
Jones

CB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
67 67 80 86
82.0
11

Amari
Burney

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
74 57 50 63
74.0
12

Julius
Brents

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
85 93 85 77
86.0
13

Terell
Smith

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
68 75 72 68
78.5
14

Cameron
Brown

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 73 69 73
79.2
15

Nehemiah
Shelton

CB
San José State   Mascot
San José State Mascot
63 68 62 57
74.0
16

Lance
Boykin

CB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
71 64 61 58
76.0
17

Jarrick
Bernard-Conv...

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 74 73 79
69.0
18

D'Shawn
Jamison

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
74 76 71 67
70.0
19

Jeremy
Lucien

CB
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
81 77 68 66
76.0
20

Montrae
Braswell

CB
Missouri State   Mascot
Missouri State Mascot
59 61 60 59
69.0