BEST RUN DEFENDING CORNERBACKS 2028 NFL Draft

2028 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.

2028 Cornerbacks ranked by RUN DEFENSE

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

Dylan
Robinson

CB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
70 95 70 61
83.3
2

DJ
Pickett

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
79 92 78 83
88.4
3

Graceson
Littleton

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
66 85 74 72
85.8
4

Jayden
Sanders

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
76 74 78 76
85.9
5

Devin
Sanchez

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
53 70 62 63
84.8
6

Courtland
Guillory

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
59 69 80 70
83.0
7

Na'Eem
Offord

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
82 69 59 62
81.9
8

Shawn
Lee Jr.

CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
66 68 84 74
82.1
9

Kade
Phillips

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
74 68 87 77
87.3
10

Daryus
Dixson

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
68 65 81 76
87.1