BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2021 NFL Draft

2021 BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ

Embodying a dual-threat capability, cornerbacks who can proficiently blitz elevate a defense's dynamism and unpredictability. When considering recent historical examples, players such as Tyrann Mathieu (LSU) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama) stand out, having utilized their athleticism and strategic awareness to effectively penetrate offensive lines and disrupt quarterbacks.

Delve into the specifics and explore current collegiate cornerbacks who exhibit a knack for blitzing. Examine metrics like quarterback pressures, sacks, and disruption rates to uncover the multifaceted impact of these defensive stalwarts. Navigate through the detailed statistics and insights below, understanding how these players infuse an additional layer of complexity and potency to their team’s defensive schemes with their blitzing aptitude.

2021 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Olaijah
Griffin

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
73 71 74 73
72.0
2

Rodjay
Burns

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
40 57 52 58
59.0
3

TD
Marshall

CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
58 48 55 56
54.0
4

Jerry
Jacobs

CB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
49 36 54 48
30.0
5

Cortez
Davis

CB
Hawai'i   Mascot
Hawai'i Mascot
48 45 51 57
54.0
6

Lorenzo
Burns

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
52 45 54 49
30.0
7

Christian
Tutt

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
61 48 52 54
46.2
8

Mark
Webb

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
75 55 51 54
37.0
9

Trae
Meadows

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
58 51 62 55
57.0
10

Kary
Vincent Jr.

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
63 80 69 74
81.0
11

Paulson
Adebo

CB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
56 65 89 82
76.0
12

Darren
Hall

CB
San Diego State   Mascot
San Diego State Mascot
57 51 55 48
32.0
13

Kelvin
Joseph

CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
74 74 68 73
79.0
14

Benjamin
St-Juste

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
59 56 54 54
31.0
15

Asante
Samuel Jr.

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
70 77 83 81
84.0
16

DJ
Daniel

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
87 75 71 61
69.0
17

Ambry
Thomas

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
71 62 74 72
65.0
18

Mark
Gilbert

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
37 27 41 43
53.0
19

Caleb
Farley

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
39 50 82 66
90.0
20

Camryn
Bynum

CB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
67 74 67 59
67.0