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

Javien
Toviano

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
90 67 61 62
82.6
2

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
89 91 94 84
80.8
3

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
87 72 55 66
83.6
4

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 89 75 69
86.8
5

Jermod
McCoy

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
82 82 91 87
85.0
6

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
76 70 79 80
90.0
7

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
74 83 86 77
88.7
8

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
71 70 74 84
81.5
9

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 65 78 73
80.2
10

Makari
Vickers

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
68 71 52 55
65.0
11

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 55
81.0
12

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
62 77 77 71
87.8
13

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
61 62 61 59
37.3
14

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
61 67 63 70
73.0
15

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
61 75 85 78
85.7
16

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
58 75 80 78
85.6
17

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
58 80 72 69
82.6
18

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
57 66 82 84
88.8
19

Cormani
McClain

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
47 64 64 53
71.0
20

Rodrick
Pleasant

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
47 49 67 64
44.8