BEST RUN DEFENDING CORNERBACKS 2022 NFL Draft

2022 BEST RUN DEFENDING CORNERBACKS

While often celebrated for their prowess in thwarting aerial threats, cornerbacks also play a pivotal role in run defense. Players like Darrelle Revis (Pittsburgh) and Patrick Peterson (LSU) have historically demonstrated that an aptitude for run defending, characterized by an innate ability to read the play, sheer physicality, and impeccable tackling, is indispensable in a truly elite cornerback.

Explore the nuanced world of run defense with a focus on today's collegiate cornerbacks. Engage with insightful metrics such as tackle for loss (TFL), solo tackles, and run stop percentage that provide a comprehensive view of their impact in stymying the ground game. Unravel the layers of these critical contributors in the defensive lineup and appreciate how their tactical approach and physicality mold them into robust run defenders.

2022 Cornerbacks ranked by RUN DEFENSE

RANK Player Pos Team TACKLING RUN DEFENSE ZONE MAN/PRESS Rating
1

Jalen
Pitre

CB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
74 97 79 70
86.4
2

Alontae
Taylor

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
69 87 82 75
80.9
3

Zyon
McCollum

CB
Sam Houston   Mascot
Sam Houston Mascot
66 86 0 0
80.5
4

JoJo
Domann

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
77 86 91 82
82.1
5

Derion
Kendrick

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 85 83 80
82.5
6

Damarri
Mathis

CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
75 84 69 66
79.9
7

Trent
McDuffie

CB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
79 83 89 86
90.9
8

Decobie
Durant

CB
South Carolina State   Mascot
South Carolina State Mascot
85 82 73 90
77.0
9

Marcus
Jones

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
72 81 73 86
82.9
10

Kaiir
Elam

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 81 71 73
89.8
11

Martin
Emerson

CB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
85 80 88 81
84.3
12

Roger
McCreary

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
76 80 98 90
89.3
13

Montaric
Brown

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
79 79 62 77
73.4
14

Derek
Stingley Jr....

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
55 79 88 78
92.7
15

Akayleb
Evans

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
89 78 74 77
80.2
16

Damarion
Williams

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
64 78 62 59
62.0
17

Mario
Goodrich

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
81 78 76 77
81.5
18

Mekhi
Blackmon

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
89 77 87 88
79.0
19

Ahmad
Gardner

CB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
72 77 79 83
92.9
20

Andrew
Booth Jr.

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
49 76 76 78
88.1