BEST ZONE COVERAGE DEFENSIVE BACKS 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST ZONE COVERAGE DEFENSIVE BACKS

The intricacies of zone coverage require a defensive back to amalgamate a robust understanding of spatial dynamics with rapid decision-making. Figures like Richard Sherman (Stanford) and Earl Thomas (Texas) have historically demonstrated how well-executed zone coverage can stymie even the most potent aerial assaults, underlining the pivotal role that strategic spatial control plays in dictating the outcomes of passing attempts.

Proceed to explore a detailed analysis of contemporary defensive backs, exemplifying astuteness in zone coverage within the realm of college football. Engage with enlightening metrics such as target separation, disruption rate, and interceptions to gain insights into how these players are concurrently managing space and quelling receivers, consequently crafting a conundrum for opposing quarterbacks in the zone coverage schema.

2021 Defensive Backs ranked by ZONE

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

Patrick
Surtain II

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
93 93 98 89
92.0
2

Trevon
Moehrig

S
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
76 75 89 85
91.0
3

Paulson
Adebo

CB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
56 65 89 82
76.0
4

Jevon
Holland

S
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
76 72 87 85
85.0
5

Elijah
Molden

S
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
74 80 87 83
82.0
6

Asante
Samuel Jr.

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
70 77 83 81
84.0
7

Caleb
Farley

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
39 50 82 66
90.0
8

Robert
Rochell

CB
Central Arkansas   Mascot
Central Arkansas Mascot
76 67 82 74
74.0
9

Jamar
Johnson

S
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
50 73 82 81
68.0
10

Jaycee
Horn

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
53 77 82 77
89.0
11

Ar'Darius
Washington

S
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
69 71 80 76
71.0
12

Tyson
Campbell

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
87 77 79 77
83.0
13

Greg
Newsome II

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
62 71 78 77
81.0
14

Marco
Wilson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0
15

Ifeatu
Melifonwu

CB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
63 71 78 76
71.0
16

Talanoa
Hufanga

S
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
69 70 77 81
76.0
17

Andre
Cisco

S
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
59 59 76 65
81.0
18

Eric
Stokes

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
86 69 76 80
79.0
19

Shakur
Brown

CB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
55 69 75 78
67.0
20

Chris
Brown

S
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
56 70 74 76
62.0