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

Tony
Grimes

CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
55 56 72 75
78.6
2

Denver
Harris

CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
47 58 61 60
77.4
3

Josh
Thompson

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
41 70 62 73
75.0
4

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 75 75 75
75.0
5

Tyreek
Chappell

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
43 68 64 63
74.0
6

Malcolm
Greene

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
73 73 73 73
74.1
7

Demorie
Tate

CB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
0 63 66 64
67.1
8

Prophet
Brown

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
55 55 53 51
63.0
9

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 83 77
85.7
10

Fred
Davis

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
78 78 78 78
74.2
11

DJ
Harvey

CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
64 80 82 70
83.5
12

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
66 71 72 72
76.0
13

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 69 75 72
83.6
14

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
80.5
15

Avante
Dickerson

CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
71 71 71 71
74.6
16

Jeremiah
Walker

CB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
81 80 70 73
69.0
17

Jeremiah
Wilson

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
78 79 90 83
84.0
18

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
79 76 49 53
79.0
19

Nyland
Green

CB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
26 36 47 33
74.0
20

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 65 56
78.0