BEST MAN/PRESS COVERAGE CORNERBACKS 2023 NFL Draft

2023 BEST MAN/PRESS COVERAGE CORNERBACKS

In the realm of collegiate cornerbacks, players like Stephon Gilmore (South Carolina) and Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State) have set historical benchmarks for impeccable man coverage, embodying the archetype of a lockdown corner. Their skills—ranging from exceptional footwork, anticipatory aptitude, and physicality—have transformed them into shadows that receivers couldn’t shake.

Navigate through the metrics and profiles below, and immerse yourself in the world of current college cornerbacks excelling in man coverage. Metrics like pass breakups, interceptions, and opposing QB ratings when targeted provide a holistic view of their ability to nullify the opposing receiver, effectively removing them from the equation on passing plays. Explore, compare, and delve into the statistics and crucial plays that underline why these players are the epitome of man coverage proficiency in college football today.

2023 Cornerbacks ranked by MAN/PRESS

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

Emmanuel
Forbes

CB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
72 95 90 92
87.8
2

Mekhi
Blackmon

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
89 77 87 88
79.0
3

Darius
Rush

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
60 65 78 88
84.5
4

Devon
Witherspoon

CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
75 81 88 86
90.0
5

Clark
Phillips III...

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
59 68 83 84
84.4
6

Joey
Porter Jr.

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
69 60 74 81
88.7
7

Jarrick
Bernard-Conv...

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 74 73 79
69.0
8

Mekhi
Garner

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
82 81 77 79
82.5
9

Kelee
Ringo

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
76 84 73 78
87.5
10

Myles
Brooks

CB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
54 60 75 78
78.0
11

DJ
Turner

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
84 78 83 78
85.9
12

Tyrique
Stevenson

CB
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
51 58 79 78
85.5
13

Christian
Gonzalez

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
82 76 81 78
89.0
14

Tre'Vius
Hodges-Tomli...

CB
TCU   Mascot
TCU Mascot
77 75 79 78
85.1
15

Julius
Brents

CB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
85 93 85 77
86.0
16

Riley
Moss

CB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
70 81 85 75
81.1
17

Deonte
Banks

CB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
96 63 79 74
87.4
18

Cameron
Mitchell

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
83 83 72 74
81.0
19

Eli
Ricks

CB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
60 60 76 73
85.6
20

Cam
Smith

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
74 82 80 73
87.0