BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
90 90 93 86
80.8
2

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 85 75 68
86.8
3

Jermod
McCoy

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
82 83 95 92
85.0
4

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 68 75
83.7
5

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 78 82
90.0
6

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
77 72 50 61
83.6
7

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 82 73 74
81.3
8

Mansoor
Delane

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
75 77 67 65
83.0
9

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
73 69 69 76
73.0
10

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 79
81.5
11

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
69 70 78 72
88.8
12

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 65 78 73
80.2
13

Makari
Vickers

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
68 71 52 55
65.0
14

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 83 77
85.7
15

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
65 74 70 69
85.6
16

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 55
81.0
17

King
Mack

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
63 61 61 53
85.9
18

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
62 80 81 76
88.7
19

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
62 59 63 60
37.3
20

JK
Johnson

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
60 59 53 42
42.5