BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2023 NFL Draft

2023 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.

2023 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

Deonte
Banks

CB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
96 63 79 74
87.4
2

Jarrick
Bernard-Conv...

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 74 73 79
69.0
3

Mekhi
Blackmon

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
89 77 87 88
79.0
4

Julius
Brents

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
85 93 85 77
86.0
5

DJ
Turner

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
84 78 83 78
85.9
6

Cameron
Mitchell

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
83 83 72 74
81.0
7

Mekhi
Garner

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
82 81 77 79
82.5
8

Christian
Gonzalez

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
82 76 81 78
89.0
9

Jeremy
Lucien

CB
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
81 77 68 66
76.0
10

Ameer
Speed

CB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
80 60 53 55
58.7
11

Tre'Vius
Hodges-Tomli...

CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
77 75 79 78
85.1
12

Darrell
Luter Jr.

CB
South Alabama   Mascot
South Alabama Mascot
76 71 63 64
78.0
13

Kelee
Ringo

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
76 84 73 78
87.5
14

Devon
Witherspoon

CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
75 81 88 86
90.0
15

Amari
Burney

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
74 57 50 63
74.0
16

Cam
Smith

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
74 82 80 73
87.0
17

D'Shawn
Jamison

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
74 76 71 67
70.0
18

William
Poole

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
73 64 63 65
53.4
19

Anthony
Johnson

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
73 73 73 73
75.0
20

Garrett
Williams

CB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
72 67 76 71
85.2