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
84 84 95 91
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

Josh
Moten

CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
65 67 82 80
83.8
6

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
73 73 82 76
82.3
7

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
59 80 81 78
82.6
8

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
51 76 80 70
87.8
9

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
79 72 79 85
90.0
10

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
65 90 79 75
85.7
11

Jaylon
Braxton

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
68 68 78 73
80.2
12

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
89 88 77 71
86.8
13

Ricardo
Hallman

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
42 55 75 79
81.9
14

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 68 75 72
83.2
15

Fred
Davis

CB
Jacksonville State   Mascot
Jacksonville State Mascot
82 80 74 81
72.0
16

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
76 83 74 74
81.3
17

Xavier
Scott

CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
85 89 73 71
82.9
18

Preston
Hodge

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
52 58 73 78
79.0
19

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
66 71 72 72
78.0
20

Karon
Prunty

CB
North Carolina A&T   Mascot
North Carolina A&T Mascot
63 76 72 70
66.4