BEST CORNERBACKS ON THE BLITZ 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by PASS RUSH

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

Prophet
Brown

CB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
55 55 53 51
63.0
2

Demorie
Tate

CB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
0 63 66 64
67.1
3

DJ
Harvey

CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
64 80 82 70
83.5
4

Dijon
Johnson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 75 69 68
79.4
5

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
76 76 76 76
75.0
6

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 67 75
83.7
7

Antonio
Kite

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
72 75 64 65
82.4
8

Daylen
Everette

CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
62 69 75 72
83.6
9

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 77 83
83.5
10

Mansoor
Delane

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
85 84 78 75
85.0
11

Cormani
McClain

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 80 80 80
75.0
12

Ja'Keem
Jackson

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
64 57 65 56
78.0
13

DeVonta
Smith

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
66 71 72 72
76.0
14

Emmanuel
Karnley

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
55 39 52 54
62.3
15

Kayin
Lee

CB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
69 71 67 78
80.0
16

Karon
Prunty

CB
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
60 72 69 66
74.0
17

Lorenzo
Styles Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
54 79 45 51
66.0
18

Josh
Thompson

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
41 70 62 73
75.0
19

Preston
Hodge

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
52 58 72 78
77.3
20

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 75 75 75
75.0