BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2024 NFL Draft

2024 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.

2024 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

Ryan
Watts

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
89 86 67 67
77.8
2

Khyree
Jackson

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
88 85 78 76
84.0
3

Kool-Aid
McKinstry

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
87 90 91 89
87.6
4

Cooper
DeJean

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
86 87 82 81
88.3
5

Kamari
Lassiter

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
86 78 83 86
85.6
6

Kris
Abrams-Drain...

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
85 68 89 88
84.3
7

Myles
Harden

CB
South Dakota   Mascot
South Dakota Mascot
84 78 74 69
80.6
8

Dwight
McGlothern

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
83 78 90 84
80.0
9

Ennis
Rakestraw Jr...

CB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
82 89 87 76
86.9
10

Terrion
Arnold

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
81 95 88 79
88.4
11

Sheridan
Jones

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
80 74 70 64
71.1
12

Josh
Wallace

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
80 82 80 72
75.3
13

Decamerion
Richardson

CB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
80 80 80 80
80.3
14

Jarvis
Brownlee Jr....

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
79 83 81 76
83.0
15

Quinyon
Mitchell

CB
Toledo   Mascot
Toledo Mascot
77 76 89 86
88.8
16

Deantre
Prince

CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
77 77 77 69
76.8
17

DJ
James

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
77 63 95 95
84.1
18

Jaylin
Simpson

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
76 62 89 86
80.8
19

Marcellas
Dial

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 71 77 80
75.2
20

Daijahn
Anthony

CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
74 66 75 72
76.7