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

Damari
Brown

CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
40 61 67 62
85.0
2

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
61 67 63 70
73.0
3

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 55
81.0
4

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
87 72 55 66
83.6
5

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
71 70 74 84
81.5
6

Cormani
McClain

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
47 64 64 53
71.0
7

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
74 83 86 77
88.7
8

Rodrick
Pleasant

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
47 49 67 64
44.8
9

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
61 75 85 78
85.7
10

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 89 75 69
86.8
11

Javien
Toviano

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
90 67 61 62
82.6
12

Makari
Vickers

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
68 71 52 55
65.0
13

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
58 75 80 78
85.6
14

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 65 78 73
80.2
15

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
62 77 77 71
87.8
16

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
76 70 79 80
90.0
17

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
58 80 72 69
82.6
18

Dante
Lovett

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
35 47 58 63
56.1
19

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
61 62 61 59
37.3
20

Emmanuel
Karnley

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
43 31 41 43
25.9