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

Lance
Boykin

CB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
71 64 61 58
76.0
2

Jarrick
Bernard-Conv...

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 74 73 79
69.0
3

Ameer
Speed

CB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
80 60 53 55
58.7
4

Anthony
Johnson

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
73 73 73 73
75.0
5

William
Poole

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
73 64 63 65
53.4
6

Jay
Shaw

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
60 55 66 61
58.2
7

Kordell
Rodgers

CB
Texas State   Mascot
Texas State Mascot
53 64 66 65
66.0
8

Cameron
Brown

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 73 69 73
79.2
9

Titus
Leo

LB
/ED
Wagner   Mascot
Wagner Mascot
56 76 62 0
58.4
10

Clark
Phillips III...

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
59 68 83 84
84.4
11

Amari
Burney

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
74 57 50 63
74.0
12

Jordan
Perryman

CB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
53 66 53 53
54.0
13

Arquon
Bush

CB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
36 57 49 51
68.8
14

Tyrique
Stevenson

CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
51 58 79 78
85.5
15

Daewood
Davis

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
0 53 47 0
67.3
16

Tre'Vius
Hodges-Tomli...

CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
77 75 79 78
85.1
17

Elijah
Jones

CB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
67 67 80 86
82.0
18

Cam
Smith

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
74 82 80 73
87.0
19

Nehemiah
Shelton

CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
63 68 62 57
74.0
20

Darion
McKenzie

CB
Merrimack   Mascot
Merrimack Mascot
66 68 0 0
54.0