BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2022 NFL Draft

2022 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.

2022 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

Akayleb
Evans

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
89 78 74 77
80.2
2

Mekhi
Blackmon

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
89 77 87 88
79.0
3

Martin
Emerson

CB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
85 80 88 81
84.3
4

Jalyn
Armour-Davis...

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
85 75 86 77
82.1
5

Decobie
Durant

CB
South Carolina State   Mascot
South Carolina State Mascot
85 82 73 90
77.0
6

Marcelino
McCrary-Ball...

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
81 59 60 64
73.0
7

Mario
Goodrich

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
81 78 76 77
81.5
8

Derion
Kendrick

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 85 83 80
82.5
9

Trent
McDuffie

CB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
79 83 89 86
90.9
10

Montaric
Brown

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
79 79 62 77
73.4
11

Kalon
Barnes

CB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
79 68 67 66
79.2
12

JoJo
Domann

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
77 86 91 82
82.1
13

Cordale
Flott

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
76 71 85 80
78.4
14

Roger
McCreary

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
76 80 98 90
89.3
15

Damarri
Mathis

CB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
75 84 69 66
79.9
16

Vincent
Gray

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
75 75 75 75
75.0
17

Raleigh
Texada

CB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
74 58 59 55
67.0
18

Jalen
Pitre

CB
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
74 97 79 70
86.4
19

Allie
Green IV

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
73 60 50 49
68.0
20

Ahmad
Gardner

CB
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
72 77 79 83
92.9