BEST RATED TACKLING CORNERBACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by TACKLING

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

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
89 88 95 88
84.6
2

Elliot
Washington I...

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
86 86 75 69
80.2
3

Davison
Igbinosun

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
86 88 67 71
81.0
4

DJ
McKinney

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
86 78 79 79
82.6
5

Mansoor
Delane

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
85 84 78 75
85.0
6

Xavier
Scott

CB
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
85 89 72 71
82.1
7

Jermod
McCoy

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
85 85 96 92
87.7
8

Damarius
McGhee

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
84 65 60 53
67.2
9

Tacario
Davis

CB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
81 61 67 75
83.3
10

Jeremiah
Walker

CB
Stephen F. Austin   Mascot
Stephen F. Austin Mascot
81 80 70 73
70.4
11

Cormani
McClain

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 80 80 80
75.0
12

Jacobe
Johnson

CB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
79 76 49 53
79.0
13

Fred
Davis

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0
14

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 77 83
83.7
15

Jaylin
Davies

CB
Oklahoma State   Mascot
Oklahoma State Mascot
77 86 63 55
72.8
16

Will
Lee III

CB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
76 55 70 76
80.0
17

Christian
Gray

CB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
76 76 76 76
75.0
18

Jalon
Kilgore

CB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
76 82 74 73
80.5
19

Ceyair
Wright

CB
Nebraska   Mascot
Nebraska Mascot
75 75 75 75
75.0
20

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 83 77
85.5