BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Prophet
Brown

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
48 47 46 44
39.3
2

King
Mack

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
67 62 65 54
85.9
3

Mansoor
Delane

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
75 74 68 66
83.0
4

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
81.9
5

Josh
Thompson

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
40 70 62 72
73.7
6

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
81 78 50 54
83.6
7

Tyreek
Chappell

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
42 66 62 61
67.9
8

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 68 75 72
83.2
9

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
79 72 79 85
90.0
10

Demorie
Tate

CB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
0 57 59 57
48.9
11

Dante
Lovett

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
47 39 61 62
56.1
12

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 57
81.0
13

D.J.
Graham II

CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
54 46 67 55
57.2
14

Gentry
Williams

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
38 55 68 66
79.9
15

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
77 55 70 76
81.2
16

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 80 70
87.8
17

Avante
Dickerson

CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
48 52 58 58
69.0
18

Damarius
McGhee

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
73 56 52 46
42.9
19

Preston
Hodge

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
52 58 73 78
79.0
20

Cormani
McClain

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
37 64 57 52
71.0