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
88 86 94 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
84.7
5

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
81 78 50 54
83.6
6

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
79 72 79 85
90.0
7

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
76 55 72 77
81.2
8

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
75 72 82 74
88.8
9

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 82 73 74
81.3
10

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 75 67 63
68.7
11

Mansoor
Delane

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
75 77 67 65
83.0
12

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 81 76
82.3
13

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
73 69 69 76
73.0
14

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 78
81.5
15

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 68 78 73
80.2
16

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
68 77 82 78
88.7
17

Makari
Vickers

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
68 71 52 55
65.0
18

Domani
Jackson

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
68 90 66 69
83.1
19

King
Mack

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
67 62 65 54
85.9
20

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
66 71 72 72
78.0