BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2023 NFL Draft

2023 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.

2023 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Kahlef
Hailassie

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
60 62 69 62
74.0
2

Kei'Trel
Clark

CB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
62 58 68 61
82.1
3

Starling
Thomas V

CB
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
68 68 68 68
75.0
4

Amari
Burney

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
74 57 50 63
74.0
5

Carrington
Valentine

CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
65 48 69 57
76.2
6

Elijah
Jones

CB
Boston College   Mascot
Boston College Mascot
67 67 80 86
82.0
7

Cameron
Mitchell

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
83 83 72 74
81.0
8

William
Poole

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
73 64 63 65
53.4
9

Daewood
Davis

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
0 53 47 0
67.3
10

Mekhi
Garner

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
82 81 77 79
82.5
11

Darrell
Luter Jr.

CB
South Alabama   Mascot
South Alabama Mascot
76 71 63 64
78.0
12

Anthony
Johnson

CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
73 73 73 73
75.0
13

Cameron
Brown

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 73 69 73
79.2
14

Terell
Smith

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
68 75 72 68
78.5
15

Tiawan
Mullen

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
72 81 69 66
74.0
16

Kelee
Ringo

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
76 84 73 78
87.5
17

DJ
Turner

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
84 78 83 78
85.9
18

Jarrick
Bernard-Conv...

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 74 73 79
69.0
19

Nehemiah
Shelton

CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
63 68 62 57
74.0
20

Jay
Shaw

CB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
60 55 66 61
58.2