Nelsons addition this offseason didnt draw many headlines, but its paid big dividends for the Steelers. The former fifth-round pick came from Illinois, where he played over 2,100 snaps on the outside compared to just 155 in the slot. He unsurprisingly leads the NFL with 14 coverage stops, as well. He has earned overall grades between 64.7 and 72.9 in every season since 2012, barring a career-high 82.5 grade in his first year with the Giants in 2016. Hes given up a ton of yards in coverage (339 yards on 45 targets), but the Seahawks will live with that considering all of the other plays he's made. Sutton has allowed three touchdowns this season, but hes recorded two interceptions and has played both in the slot and on the outside. The Patriots will look for that bounce-back season in 2021. From 2017 through 2018 with the, But the injuries started to mount. This year, hes back at his best though with the Jets. His play led to a much-deserved contract extension at the beginning of the 2021 season, giving Buffalo one of the top slot corners for the next few years. Hayward has been one of the highest-graded cornerbacks in the league for much of his career, spanning across time spent with both the Packers and the Los Angeles Chargers. Washington outgained New York 411-316 in total yardage. Robey-Coleman has earned a coverage grade over 70.0 each of the past three seasons and is off to a solid start once again. 1 wide receiver in man coverage. Tier 1: Elite 1. He didn't allow a single pressure on 42 pass-blocking snaps and finished with a 77.2 run-blocking grade. He's made more plays on the ball in the slot than anyone else since entering the league in 2018 (24). this is gorgeous pic.twitter.com/DQqqNKeNWl, Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) November 29, 2019. However, he was traded back to L.A. during the 2022 NFL Draft and will hope to be a key piece in the franchise's title defense. . Still, the sky is the limit for the former third-round pick from Mississippi State. https://t.co/ad8iBgGI00 pic.twitter.com/HkdU0qYH7K, Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) November 28, 2021. It seems like theres a cornerback every year who lacks size but makes up for it with big-time skill. Because of that, those 20 catches have only gone for 171 yards. The Indianapolis Colts Versus Jacksonville Jaguars On Sunday Jan 9 2022 Tiaa Bank Field In Jacksonville Fla. Slot corner is the most undervalued position in the NFL. In case you havent been paying attention to Tyrique Stevenson since he opted for UGA two years ago, hes still really good. Verrett fought back to earn a starting job with the 49ers in 2020 and put up a top-20 PFF grade among qualifying cornerbacks on a career-high 803 defensive snaps. Jacksons per target numbers dont look great with a 71.4 completion percentage allowed and 110.2 passer rating, but quarterbacks have been hesitant to target the Titans corner. Multiplier Wheel: When all reels have the same symbol, you're eligible for the Multiplier Wheel. Thats the lowest conversion rate of any starting cornerback in the league. The Pitt product is an effective tackler who consistently breaks downhill and snuffs out plays underneath his 17 passing stops in the slot tied for the most in the NFL last season. ELI RICKS intercepts Kyle Trask for the pick-6???? Injuries held him to just over 300 snaps for San Francisco last season, but Sherman was the highest-graded cornerback in the league (90.3 overall) back in 2019. Subscribe to PFF+ to unlock Sign Up An error occured while loading Position Grades. We often bring up the difficult coverage assignments that No. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2022 NFL Draft. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Davis has put up a solid grading profile and coverage stats across the past two seasons in Tampa Bay despite that tough slate of opposing wide receivers. Whether it was injuries or age starting to show in one of the man-heaviest defenses in the NFL, he was not the same player in 2020. He also has three interceptions on the season with only one touchdown allowed. While hes allowed a few big plays in coverage, hes also made some timely interceptions to help seal wins for the Vikings. 25-graded cornerback on the season (71.7), but he has the 15th-highest coverage grade (76.3) on the year. ???? The second-highest-graded cornerback (86.9) in the NFL this season is rookie Jack Jones of the New England Patriots. He wasnt traded for his on-field play. Ranking NFL's top 10 cornerbacks of 2022: Jalen Ramsey remains king, Trevon Diggs explodes onto list When it comes to NFL cornerbacks, these guys are the cream of the crop By Patrik Walker. PFF Editor Cam Mellor takes a granular look at the 2018 NFL Draft class at cornerback, and how each of them fared across the route tree, starting with Iowa CB Josh Jackson. He has the leagues best coverage grade (90.4), as he has yet to allow a touchdown this season. He battled injuries early in the season, which didnt help in the adjustment to a man-heavy coverage scheme under Brian Flores. He lacks the high-end explosiveness that evaluators like to see out of a CB1, but he can still be a No. Jackson has allowed just five of 48 targets at that depth to be completed, tallying 11 interceptions in the process. The Raider brings explosiveness and aggressive play to the field and has been productive as a blitzer he produced nine pressures on 20 rushes last year. Syndication The Indianapolis Star Hes in the Jamel Dean or Caleb Farley mold, as Ringo is a size-speed demon. Abrams-Draine is the always intriguing receiver-to-cornerback convert. He sports the 16th-highest coverage grade in the NFL among qualifying cornerbacks (76.2), as he's allowed just 9.6 yards per reception. Hes been beaten a little more than usual with 315 yards allowed already, but Gilmore is also on pace to get his hands on more passes than ever before with three picks and seven pass breakups. His 17.3% forced incompletion rate ranks second among cornerbacks who have seen at least 100 targets over those two years. 14-graded cornerback this season (76.5), as he has yet to allow a single touchdown on 417 snaps. PFF brings you data-driven NFL rankings, stats, and player grades for every team and player in the National Football League. [PFF] Cornerback rankings through week 2. Peters and Humphrey are the only top-10 duo on this list and a big reason why Baltimores secondary has had the success that it has over the past two seasons. Known as one of the best trash-talkers in the game, Garner-Johnson is also one of the league's best slot corners. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast . innnikki . In all, 17.1% of the targets into his coverage have resulted in either a pass breakup or interception over his career, a top-five mark among qualifiers at the position. Related Topics . No cornerback in the NFL is more physical than Ramsey, and hes been excellent as a run defender this season (third-highest run-defense grade among cornerbacks). With him playing on his third team in three years, its hard not to be impressed with his play this season. And Peters ranks tied for fifth at the position in pass breakups (52) over that same time frame. Obviously, there is caution with expecting Thomas to replicate this play in 2022 and beyond, given its a one-year sample, but he showed the ability to do so. Hes never recorded a PFF grade lower than 70.0 impressive consistency for a cornerback often tasked with tough assignments and is coming off the best PFF grade since his second year in the league. LB Damone Clark, Dallas Cowboys (76.7) Top 32 cornerbacks in the NFL for the 2021 season | 11-32 11. Ward has had only one poor game this season, and that came against his former team in the Kansas City Chiefs. Another rookie cornerback who deserves a place here, Kader Kohou has had to play a ton this year due to all of the injuries in Miami's secondary. PFF employs over 600 full or part-time analysts, but less than 10% of analysts are trained to the level that they can grade plays. Year after year Hayward has been a top-10 cornerback with the Chargers. When on the field, though, Duck has the all-around blend of size and athleticism thats unmistakable at the cornerback position, as it's the type of blend that all the best man-coverage cornerbacks possess at the next level. Over the last decade, NFL teams have shifted away from base defense into nickel. Stevenson gets the nod simply for what he could become at his size. Porter is one of the longest corners in the draft class at 6-foot-2, 192 pounds, and you wont find a cornerback who fared better against the Ohio State receiver triumvirate than Porter in 2021. It shouldnt come as a shock if he wins that starting job and rebounds from a down 2020 season. Saints' rookie Chauncey Gardner-Johnson reads Matt Ryan's eyes and peels off his man to snag the INT. Washington possessed one of the better defenses in the NFL in 2020;Jacksons addition should only improve it, giving them a No. While Miami's done a commendable job finding capable NFL players in . Diggs is the NFLs biggest boom-or-bust cornerback, but hes done a better job of limiting big plays this season. The 6-foot, 208-pound Florida product has the chance to challenge for the top spot on this list in the coming seasons if his tackling can continue to improve and cut down on his penalties. The outlook isnt nearly as rosy heading into 2021 after a noticeable decline in play last season. Nelson ranks among the top 10 cornerbacks in the league in both completion rate allowed (53.9%) and passer rating allowed (75.1) among 68 players at the position to see at least 100 targets since 2019. He has allowed just 174 yards into his coverage all season. He endured these struggles while watching his former team embark on a Super Bowl run. Over the last decade, NFL teams have shifted away from base defense into nickel. Jones allowed 1.4 yards per coverage snap with Miami in 2020 double his 0.7 yards per coverage snap average across the 2018 and 2019 seasons in Dallas. His addition, along with the signing of Joe Haden, helped stabilize a turbulent cornerback position in Pittsburgh over these last two seasons. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. PFF College (@PFF_College) December 13, 2020. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Just now seeing these lists.PFF is ranking the top 32 players at each position in the NFL. Hes uber-competitive and willing to stick his nose in the fight wherever it may be, as his 59 solo tackles last season were the 12th-most among all cornerbacks and seventh-most when isolating solely outside cornerbacks. Hes allowed only 64 yards after the catch on 20 receptions, a superb figure for a slot corner. He finished with a top-three slot coverage grade and allowed the fewest yards per coverage snap (0.50). Keep in mind that the cornerback position has a steep learning curve, hence why some of the 2022 NFL Draft 's promising rookies didn't make the cut. Having said that, hes not solely a press cornerback, as hes displayed solid instincts from off-coverage as well. He ranks in the 80th percentile of qualifying cornerbacks in forced incompletion rate and the 70th percentile in coverage grade while in single coverage since entering the league in 2014. #CarolinaFootball | @storm_duck @TarHeelFootball pic.twitter.com/smk6vo5evs, ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) July 31, 2020. He is expected to compete with 2020 first-round pick Damon Arnette for one of the starting jobs in Las Vegas, reuniting with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. Syracuse isnt a cornerback powerhouse by any means, but the Orange have something special in Williams. Gilmore was one of the best free-agent signings of the offseason, as he continues to be one of the leagues best coverage players. Hes also the No. pic.twitter.com/Bclg6glOVA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) January 23, 2022. Theres some major durability concern for Callahan as he enters his early 30s, but the good news is that hes in a system that fits his skill set. Williams career trajectory is very similar to Dean's in that he graded exceptionally well in a limited role in 2019 and didnt take any sort of step back in a full-time starting job this past season. He sports the 16. Since 2017, he has forced more incompletions on passes 20-plus yards downfield (18) than he has receptions allowed (14). In those two years combined, his slot coverage grade in one-on-one situations ranked second-best in the league. Fuller was back in Washington for the 2020 season following a two-year stint in Kansas City. The Los Angeles Chargers took a good swing this offseason by bringing him on for a one-year deal worth just over $1 million. Opposing offenses simply werent able to attack him in coverage. Since then, hes played only 436 snaps due to sustaining significant injuries in back-to-back seasons. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Hes also getting tested a ton with 43 targets already on the year. The seven touchdowns allowed into his coverage this past season were tied for second-most of any cornerback in the league. Even though hes been stuck in a defense that doesnt quite feature his strengths as much as it could, hes still earned an above-average 72.9 coverage grade for his career. Its part of what makes identifying the leagues best at the position so challenging. The only worry is that he doesnt have prototypical press-man coverage athleticism to go along with that production. There have been a few games in which Ramsey has struggled, but hes still been one of the leagues most impactful players. Its too early to say Gilmore cant get back to that level, though. The last year was a nightmare for Hill. The most impressive part is that it all comes in a man-heavy Baltimore defense few cornerbacks in the league possess that kind of ability. Hayden never quite lived up to his draft billing in Oakland or Detroit, but hes reinvented himself as a quality slot cornerback out in Jacksonville. These are the top-performing cornerbacks so far according to PFFs coverage grading. Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch against Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during a game at Allegiant Stadium. All in all, hes been a pretty decent cornerback for the Steelers this season. Those missed opportunities only make the 77.5 passer rating allowed over that span (13th in the NFL) more impressive. He should once again be put in a position to succeed under Fangio next season. Carlton Davis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16. In that span, hes been the biggest playmaker at the position: His 12 interceptions from the slot are three more than any other player over the last four seasons, and his 1.33 Wins Above Replacement (PFF WAR) is well above any other predominant slot corner over that stretch. He is the No. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Hilton's 84.4 slot coverage grade is fifth in the league since 2017. Nelson was another surprise release by a team strapped for salary cap space. Fuller allowed just 53% of the passes into his coverage to be completed with four interceptions and nine pass breakups. (@Bdizzle_U_G_A) January 24, 2022. Last year, it was Houstons Marcus Jones and the year before, it was Florida State's Asante Samuel Jr. So far, hes allowed all of 11 catches while he himself has hauled in three interceptions, including a pick-six against Seattle. finished second among slot cornerbacks and 13th among all cornerbacks in WAR last season despite being tasked with much more man coverage in his first year with the Bengals. He did not allow a touchdown in his five starts and remains one of the league's best tackling cornerbacks. Hes already mastered the art of initiating contact with receivers without drawing a flag, which is why he allowed only 15 of his 32 targets to be caught for 184 yards and a 36.5 passer rating in his first season as a starter in 2021. Ward has allowed just one touchdown this season on 326 coverage snaps and is currently PFFs No. pic.twitter.com/xDJxfg73bd, Robert Cardona (@CARDONAFAM29) April 12, 2022. When the Miami Dolphins signed cornerback Kader Kohou as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M Commerce this offseason, they probably weren't expecting him to have much of an impact in his rookie season. Hes tops in terms of forced incompletions, though, as hes broken up 14 passes already at the halfway point. Get five Golden Jokers for a 32x multiplier. Today, we turn our attention to what we believe is the second most valuable position on the football field. He still has three interceptions on the season, and opposing quarterbacks are still mindful of where he is at all times. Jones is eyeing a bounce-back season after injuring his shoulder early in 2021. Humphrey has put together a nice season for the Ravens, but he has certainly played better in previous years. He allowed only eight of his 31 targets to be caught for 211 yards on throws 10-plus yards downfield last season. Budget Stakes: If you're on a budget, you can . Hobbs also has the position flexibility to play in the slot and on the outside, which is rarely seen from cornerbacks in today's NFL. Mike Hilton has ended up as one of the best free agent signings from last offseason. Hes exceptional at establishing contact and altering a receiver's route stems. However, he was overly aggressive at times and susceptible to giving up the big play. NFL defenses will ask very different things of their cornerbacks, depending on the scheme they run. However, the offense failed to get it . Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) returns a interception for a touchdown Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This year is no exception, as hes at 87.5 on the season. After two seasons at LSU, Ricks has a chance to make himself some serious money in Nick Sabans defense. Jaire Alexander, Eric Stokes and Rasul Douglas all made the top 32 for PFF. Lattimores PFF grade has fallen from 86.1 as a rookie to 77.5 (2018), 65.6 (2019) and 59.1 (2020) in the three years since 2017. The ability to limit production like Ramsey did against top-flight talent is invaluable for the Los Angeles Rams defense. The Green Bay Packers are the NFL's only team with three players in Pro Football Focus' rankings of the top 32 cornerbacks entering the 2022 season. PFF Rankings: NFL cornerback rankings following Week 8 By Michael Renner Oct 29, 2019 We've been breaking down a bunch of awards here at PFF as we reach the halfway point of the season. Only the top two to three percent of analysts are on the team of "senior analysts" in charge of finalizing each grade after review. Thats quality play thats not easy to find. Amukamara has been the definition of solid over the course of his career in the NFL. Surtain leads the NFL in coverage grade (89.1) while allowing just 160 yards on 41 targets. Tue, 20 Mar 18 13: . The result was a season where Alexander was worth 1.4 wins above a replacement-level player, almost a full half-win more than any other cornerback. Haden may be on the downward slope of his career, but he has provided Pittsburgh with steady play at cornerback since joining the team in 2018 and should continue to do so in 2021. Duck still needs to get better about locating the football in the air, but his 50.6% career completion percentage allowed is indicative of his coverage skill. Instead, hes heading in the wrong direction. The 5-foot-11, 192-pound corner is a smooth operator in zone coverage, playing with good balance and sure-fire tackling. The last time we saw the best name among college football cornerbacks fully healthy was back in 2019 when he was a true freshman. Note: This list only includes players who play mostly in the slot. If it werent for the Cowboys game where Alexander got toasted following around Amari Cooper all game, Alexander may very well be tops on this list. This transition, along with the surplus of slot-friendly skill sets, has meant that the slot cornerback position has become an afterthought. #ShrineBowl #GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/9y8ZChOVk3, Eric Galko (@EricGalko) October 9, 2021. It hasnt taken Alexander very long to establish himself as one of the leagues best coverage cornerbacks. Williams has started since he was a true freshman, amassing 13 pass breakups in two seasons. The Rams are struggling, but their defense has been outstanding due to the play of Ramsey, Aaron Donald and Bobby Wagner. No one has played more slot coverage snaps since 2018 than former UDFA Kenny Moore. His 71.5 overall grade in 2020 was his highest single-season mark since back in 2017 with the Broncos. Before he injured his knee, Awuzie was having the best season of his career. Peters is averaging the most coverage snaps between receptions of any corner in the league. Of all cornerbacks with at least 200 coverage snaps, he ranks No. While the 2022 NFL draft cornerback class was top-heavy, the depth wasnt anything special. His 10 forced incompletions are the second most of any corner in the league. Over the past three seasons, only Stephon Gilmore has a higher coverage grade than Hayward. December 6, 2022 8:56 am ET. How could we make a top 25 list of the best cornerbacks and not include Tariq Woolen? If Lattimores career was flipped in reverse order, theres a reasonable chance that he would be inside the top five on this list. Playing opposite Darius Slay, Bradberry has had an excellent bounce-back season with the Eagles. 7 coverage grade among cornerbacks this season, recording three interceptions and three pass breakups. Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers It hasn't taken Alexander very long to establish himself as one of the league's best coverage cornerbacks. He still showcases lockdown man-coverage ability at times, but it has been less consistent of late. 2 overall (behind only Jalen Ramsey) and was placed in the "elite" category. He is as fluid and explosive as any cornerback in the country. But his play has been up and down over that four-year stretch. Notre Dame freshman cornerback Benjamin Morrison is going to be a popular player on the postseason lists for rookies, and it begins with Pro Football Focus naming him to their All-True Freshman team. He has quick feet, attacks the ball well, good feel for the game, under control movements. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. In that span, hes been the biggest playmaker at the position: His 12 interceptions from the slot are three more than any other player over the last four seasons, and his 1.33 Wins Above Replacement (, Hilton's 84.4 slot coverage grade is fifth in the league since 2017. Hes allowed just 97 yards in coverage since Week 4, and opposing quarterbacks have a 44.6 passer rating when targeting him. We started to see signs of the Louisville product's playmaking ability in 2019, as his 16 forced incompletions ranked second at the position. We thought last year might be Dunbars breakout season after he earned a 92.4 coverage grade against the Cardinals in Week 1. Theres no denying his ability to see the game at a high level his instincts and processing are vital traits for a slot corner, and he checks the box with flying colors. His 3,546 regular-season defensive snaps over the past four seasons are a top-10 mark at the position. The veteran finished second among slot cornerbacks and 13th among all cornerbacks in WAR last season despite being tasked with much more man coverage in his first year with the Bengals. Utah Clark Phillips III just might be everyones favorite CB for next season and its not hard to see why he has many fans. Kohou has let up a few big plays in the passing game, but he has performed exceptionally well for a rookie undrafted free agent. Jenkins was part of the facelift at the cornerback position for Tennessee this offseason, replacing Malcolm Butler and Adoree Jackson with Jenkins and first-round pick Caleb Farley. Here are the NFL's best slot cornerbacks heading into the 2022 NFL season. AVONTE MADDOX, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Maddox has played just about everywhere. Today, we turn our attention to what we believe is the second most valuable position on the football field. 1 cornerback in the league in run-defense grade (92.0), as he is as physical as it gets on the edge. JALEN RAMSEY, LOS ANGELES RAMS He is currently the No. Smith doesnt have the elite physical skill set that, It seems like theres a cornerback every year who lacks size but makes up for it with big-time skill. Bradberry was the fourth-most valuable cornerback in the league in 2020 per PFF WAR, with career-best coverage numbers across the board. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Bryan Manning. 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