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
UNLV   Mascot
UNLV Mascot
52 52 68 70
80.4
2

Denver
Harris

CB
UTSA   Mascot
UTSA Mascot
47 58 61 60
79.4
3

Josh
Thompson

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
40 70 62 72
73.7
4

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
69 75 67 64
68.7
5

Tyreek
Chappell

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
42 66 62 61
67.9
6

Malcolm
Greene

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
57 76 52 53
71.5
7

Demorie
Tate

CB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
0 57 59 57
48.9
8

Prophet
Brown

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
48 47 46 44
39.3
9

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
73 73 82 76
82.3
10

Fred
Davis

CB
Jacksonville State   Mascot
Jacksonville State Mascot
82 80 74 81
72.0
11

Nyland
Green

CB
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
26 37 48 33
69.6
12

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
66 71 72 72
78.0
13

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 68 75 72
83.2
14

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
81.9
15

Avante
Dickerson

CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
48 52 58 58
69.0
16

Jeremiah
Walker

CB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
72 72 63 65
50.1
17

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 68 78 73
80.2
18

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
81 78 50 54
83.6
19

Jaylin
Davies

CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
67 75 55 48
54.9
20

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 57
81.0