BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 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.

2025 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

Davison
Igbinosun

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
94 88 66 69
81.5
2

Zy
Alexander

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
93 79 89 81
85.4
3

Jahdae
Barron

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
90 90 98 88
89.0
4

Jacobe
Covington

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
89 75 70 63
78.8
5

Fred
Davis

CB
Jacksonville State   Mascot
Jacksonville State Mascot
82 78 75 83
72.0
6

Dorian
Strong

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
82 73 77 73
82.7
7

Travis
Hunter

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
81 94 100 99
93.4
8

Denzel
Burke

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
81 81 84 72
85.3
9

Jacob
Parrish

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
80 66 84 84
82.0
10

Fentrell
Cypress II

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
79 69 74 67
79.3
11

Trey
Amos

CB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
78 78 82 81
85.6
12

Shavon
Revel Jr.

CB
East Carolina   Mascot
East Carolina Mascot
78 77 87 85
88.6
13

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
76 55 72 77
81.2
14

Aydan
White

CB
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
76 59 70 66
80.4
15

Cobee
Bryant

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
75 97 82 80
82.4
16

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 75 67 63
68.7
17

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 81 76
82.3
18

Jalen
Kimber

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
74 63 59 56
53.5
19

Damarius
McGhee

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
73 56 53 48
42.9
20

Nohl
Williams

CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
73 76 74 71
81.0