BEST ZONE COVERAGE CORNERBACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST ZONE COVERAGE CORNERBACKS

Mastering zone coverage requires a fine-tuned balance of spatial awareness and teamwork. Notable college players like Richard Sherman (Stanford) and Morris Claiborne (LSU) have set historical benchmarks, blending seamless coordination and keen football IQ to disrupt offensive plans.

Dive into an analytical journey with key metrics such as passes defended and interceptions, uncovering the current collegiate cornerbacks making a mark in zone coverage. Navigate through the stats and explore the expertise with which these players safeguard their designated zones, dictating the flow of aerial offensive strategies.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by ZONE

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

Jermod
McCoy

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
82 83 95 92
85.0
2

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
90 90 93 86
80.8
3

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 84 74
87.8
4

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 83 77
85.7
5

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
62 80 81 76
88.7
6

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
56 79 80 77
82.6
7

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
69 70 78 72
88.8
8

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 65 78 73
80.2
9

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 78 82
90.0
10

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 85 75 68
86.8
11

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 82 73 74
81.3
12

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
65 74 70 69
85.6
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 79
81.5
15

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 68 75
83.7
16

D.J.
Graham II

CB
Utah State   Mascot
Utah State Mascot
54 46 67 55
57.2
17

Rodrick
Pleasant

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
47 49 67 64
44.8
18

Mansoor
Delane

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
75 77 67 65
83.0
19

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 66 55
81.0
20

Damari
Brown

CB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
41 61 65 62
85.0