BEST ZONE COVERAGE CORNERBACKS 2026 NFL Draft

2026 BEST ZONE COVERAGE CORNERBACKS

Mastering zone coverage requires a fine-tuned balance of spatial awareness and teamwork. Notable college players like Richard Sherman (Stanford) and Morris Claiborne (LSU) have set historical benchmarks, blending seamless coordination and keen football IQ to disrupt offensive plans.

Dive into an analytical journey with key metrics such as passes defended and interceptions, uncovering the current collegiate cornerbacks making a mark in zone coverage. Navigate through the stats and explore the expertise with which these players safeguard their designated zones, dictating the flow of aerial offensive strategies.

2026 Cornerbacks ranked by ZONE

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

Jermod
McCoy

CB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
85 85 96 92
87.7
2

D'Angelo
Ponds

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
89 88 95 88
84.6
3

Cameron
Calhoun

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
72 75 87 81
82.1
4

A.J.
Harris

CB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
70 76 86 84
87.2
5

Jeremiah
Wilson

CB
Houston   Mascot
Houston Mascot
73 74 85 79
84.5
6

Chandler
Rivers

CB
Duke   Mascot
Duke Mascot
74 74 83 77
85.5
7

Josh
Moten

CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
66 68 82 80
85.1
8

Malik
Muhammad

CB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
68 77 82 78
87.9
9

DJ
Harvey

CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
64 80 82 70
83.6
10

Jermaine
Mathews Jr.

CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
73 70 80 72
83.0
11

Avieon
Terrell

CB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
66 91 80 75
87.3
12

Cormani
McClain

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
80 80 80 80
75.0
13

D.J.
Graham II

CB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
64 55 80 65
71.4
14

DJ
McKinney

CB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
86 78 79 79
82.6
15

Ethan
O'Connor

CB
Washington State   Mascot
Washington State Mascot
58 78 79 76
78.8
16

Fred
Davis

CB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
78 78 78 78
75.0
17

Mansoor
Delane

CB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
85 84 78 75
85.0
18

Smith
Snowden

CB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
50 73 77 68
80.7
19

Jyaire
Hill

CB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
77 70 77 83
83.7
20

Rodrick
Pleasant

CB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
53 56 77 73
68.8