BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS

Physicality combined with precise technique forms the hallmark of a cornerback who excels in tackling. In recent history, players such as Desmond King (Iowa) and Morris Claiborne (LSU) have exemplified the essential ability to not only cover but also reliably bring down opponents, whether in open space or congested scenarios.

Below, explore the metrics and insights into the current collegiate cornerbacks who are making a name for themselves through proficient tackling. Analyze their tackling efficiency, solo tackle numbers, and miss rates to get a well-rounded perspective of how these individuals are ensuring that pass completions do not transmute into significant gains, thereby asserting their significance on the field beyond mere coverage abilities.

2021 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

Patrick
Surtain II

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
93 93 98 89
92.0
2

DJ
Daniel

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
87 75 71 61
69.0
3

Elijah
Blades

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
87 80 71 66
61.0
4

Tyson
Campbell

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
87 77 79 77
83.0
5

Eric
Stokes

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
86 69 76 80
79.0
6

Deommodore
Lenoir

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
83 74 63 66
70.0
7

Shaun
Wade

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
81 87 74 72
86.0
8

Israel
Mukuamu

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
79 80 69 61
82.0
9

Chris
Wilcox

CB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
78 59 58 61
57.0
10

Marco
Wilson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0
11

Robert
Rochell

CB
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
76 67 82 74
74.0
12

Shaun
Jolly

CB
Appalachian State   Mascot
Appalachian State Mascot
75 74 58 57
76.8
13

Mark
Webb

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
75 55 51 54
37.0
14

Kelvin
Joseph

CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
74 74 68 73
79.0
15

Aaron
Robinson

CB
UCF   Mascot
UCF Mascot
73 80 73 66
86.0
16

Olaijah
Griffin

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
73 71 74 73
72.0
17

Jaytlin
Askew

CB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
72 64 58 58
53.0
18

Ambry
Thomas

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
71 62 74 72
65.0
19

Asante
Samuel Jr.

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
70 77 83 81
84.0
20

Nahshon
Wright

CB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
69 63 67 57
68.0