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

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 78 82
90.0
2

King
Mack

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
63 61 61 53
85.9
3

Mansoor
Delane

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
75 77 67 65
83.0
4

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 55
81.0
5

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 83 77
85.7
6

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 68 75
83.7
7

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
90 90 93 86
80.8
8

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 84 74
87.8
9

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
62 80 81 76
88.7
10

JK
Johnson

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
60 59 53 42
42.5
11

Dante
Lovett

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
40 47 58 60
56.1
12

Cormani
McClain

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
37 64 57 52
71.0
13

D.J.
Graham II

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

Emmanuel
Karnley

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
44 31 41 43
25.9
15

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 85 75 68
86.8
16

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
62 59 63 60
37.3
17

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
69 70 78 72
88.8
18

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
56 79 80 77
82.6
19

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 79
81.5
20

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 82 73 74
81.3