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
88 86 94 86
80.8
3

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
68 77 82 78
88.7
4

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
75 72 82 74
88.8
5

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 81 76
82.3
6

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 80 70
87.8
7

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
56 79 80 77
82.6
8

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
79 72 79 85
90.0
9

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 79 75
85.7
10

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 68 78 73
80.2
11

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
81.9
12

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 85 75 68
86.8
13

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
75 82 73 74
81.3
14

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
66 71 72 72
78.0
15

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
76 55 72 77
81.2
16

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
66 77 72 70
85.6
17

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
73 69 69 76
73.0
18

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 68 75
84.7
19

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
70 72 68 78
81.5
20

D.J.
Graham II

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