BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2025 NFL Draft

2025 BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS

Physicality combined with precise technique forms the hallmark of a cornerback who excels in tackling. In recent history, players such as Desmond King (Iowa) and Morris Claiborne (LSU) have exemplified the essential ability to not only cover but also reliably bring down opponents, whether in open space or congested scenarios.

Below, explore the metrics and insights into the current collegiate cornerbacks who are making a name for themselves through proficient tackling. Analyze their tackling efficiency, solo tackle numbers, and miss rates to get a well-rounded perspective of how these individuals are ensuring that pass completions do not transmute into significant gains, thereby asserting their significance on the field beyond mere coverage abilities.

2025 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

Malik
Spencer

CB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
95 87 64 63
83.5
2

Maxwell
Hairston

CB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
88 70 88 84
83.3
3

Travis
Hunter

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
86 83 87 80
91.5
4

Zy
Alexander

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
84 78 70 72
79.9
5

Aydan
White

CB
North Carolina State   Mascot
North Carolina State Mascot
82 69 75 72
83.5
6

Justin
Walley

CB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
77 74 68 69
79.1
7

Woodi
Washington

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
75 83 65 65
64.8
8

Jordan
Hancock

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
74 70 83 70
83.7
9

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
74 71 81 86
87.9
10

Will
Johnson

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
73 78 90 92
91.5
11

Devin
Kirkwood

CB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
72 57 61 58
55.4
12

Karon
Prunty

CB
North Carolina A&T   Mascot
North Carolina A&T Mascot
70 79 66 62
53.4
13

Quincy
Riley

CB
Middle Tennessee   Mascot
Middle Tennessee Mascot
69 67 77 76
84.9
14

Fentrell
Cypress II

CB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
69 68 81 71
80.0
15

Tommi
Hill

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
68 73 80 77
71.3
16

Dorian
Strong

CB
Virginia Tech   Mascot
Virginia Tech Mascot
68 66 77 70
79.0
17

Benjamin
Morrison

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
67 62 89 90
90.0
18

Trikweze
Bridges

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
67 67 68 69
76.5
19

Jason
Marshall Jr....

CB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
67 76 73 69
84.3
20

Jacobee
Bryant

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
67 91 78 75
84.6