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
79 72 79 85
90.0
2

JK
Johnson

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
60 59 53 42
42.5
3

Mansoor
Delane

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

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 68 78 73
80.2
5

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
73 69 69 76
73.0
6

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
82 61 67 75
84.7
7

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 78
81.5
8

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 68 75 72
83.2
9

Davison
Igbinosun

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
86 88 67 71
81.5
10

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
73 73 82 76
82.3
11

Dante
Lovett

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

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 55
81.0
13

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
75 72 82 74
88.8
14

Emmanuel
Karnley

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
44 31 41 43
25.9
15

Antonio
Kite

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
72 76 64 65
83.0
16

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 80 70
87.8
17

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 79 75
85.7
18

Ethan
O'Connor

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

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
88 86 94 86
80.8
20

Cormani
McClain

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
37 64 57 52
71.0