PFF recently ranked the top slot cornerbacks in the NFL and the Eagles defensive back landed at No. -- Keegan Abdoo, Mike Band and Cole Jacobson contributed to this piece. 1 cornerback in the league in run-defense grade (92.0), as he is as physical as it gets on the edge. He has the leagues best coverage grade (90.4), as he has yet to allow a touchdown this season. Devon Witherspoon, 11. He routinely draws the best wide receiver each week but has yet to surrender 80 yards in any single game. School: Alabama | Year: Senior | Ht: 6-foot-1 | Wt: 209 pounds, 2022 stats: 13 games; 71 tackles (34 solo), 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 pass breakups. Still, the sky is the limit for the former third-round pick from Mississippi State. 247Sports . The physical tools were always there, but Allen has managed to add the accuracy that was missing during his first few years in the league. Moreau has allowed just 35.3 percent of his targets to be completed this season, trailing only the aforementioned Ya-Sin (min. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH. Having signed his five-year, $97.6 million extension in 2021, his deal set the mark for Ward and the two duel it out on this list for the No. Terrell. 247Sports Home; FB Rec. Alexander was PFFs top-graded cornerback during the 2020 season but missed all but four games due to a shoulder injury in 2021. That's one (and likely the only) reason Moore isn't a household name at this point, and that's a shame, because he deserves better. Witherspoon, 9. At the quarter mark of the 2022 NFL season, the Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 defensive lines. Howie Roseman might have a knack for this. The sophomore cornerback's name is now listed in the transfer portal. has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be rollled out over the next couple of weeks. He held up well in his first year starting in 2021 considering his job and experience level with a 65.9 PFF grade. A wild offseason filled with surprising trades shook up rosters from coast to coast. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Kansas State Football Media Relations). Across those four postseason games, Miller recorded 22 quarterback pressures (one shy of Aaron Donald's 23) to go along with a playoff-high 92.6 PFF pass-rushing grade. Bradberry landed at No. Opponents are averaging just 7.0 yards per reception on Surtain this season, second-best in the NFL among qualifying cornerbacks. He becomes the sixth defensive signee from his signing class to leave the program. Diggs inhales passes, and the more QBs test him, the more he aces the exam, now having 14 INTs in only 27 starts, and even Jalen Ramsey noted he's "one of the best" at taking the ball away -- Diggs now positioned to become the next highest-paid CB in the near future. Which game is featured at the top of NGS's unlikeliest victory rankings? He has yet to allow a single touchdown this season and has recorded five pass breakups. ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr., has five cornerbacks in his overall Top 25: 8. Daniels was believed to be in the mix for more playing time this fall, but again found himself in heated competition with the likes of Jordan Wright, newcomer Will Lee, and converted receiver Keenan Garber among others and had failed to supplant any of those teammates at the conclusion of spring. Not only has Gardner been the best rookie cornerback, but you can also make a case that he's been the league's best defensive back in the NFL this year. If he keeps up this level of play, the similarities will only build with another Seattle fifth-round pick: Richard Sherman, who was selected 154th overall in 2011 (compared to Woolen's 153rd in 2022) and went on to be selected to five Pro Bowls. Biggest weakness: The right side of Buffalo's offensive line has some potential with Ryan Bates and Spencer Brown, but neither has much experience. While he has allowed nearly 400 yards through nine games, hes also been the third-most-targeted cornerback in the league (58 targets). He also has two interceptions, including a pick-six against Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. He is currently the No. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He brings elite speed and length to the table on the perimeter. 9 on the list. And he has performed well. He is the seventh-highest-graded cornerback overall on the year (79.9), as he's allowed just 268 yards on 391 coverage snaps. Its time to ramp up the preview for the 2022 college football season as Week 0 is just weeks away. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! We looked at both the PFF grades from the 2021 season -- a number included for every projected starter -- and a more comprehensive assessment of each player's career using both PFF grades and statistics. USA TODAY High School Sports Top 100: 2022 Recruiting Rankings. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Avonte Maddox is a player to watch in Jonathan Gannons secondary and as the former Pitt product enters year No. Surtain leads the NFL in coverage grade He was clocked at 23.3 mph with a GPS. He still has three interceptions on the season, and opposing quarterbacks are still mindful of where he is at all times. Jaire Alexander, Eric Stokes and Rasul Douglas all cracked the top 32 of PFF's cornerback rankings entering the 2022 season. Packers are only team with 3 players in PFFs top 32 cornerbacks rankings Schedule Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans 247Sports . The shutdown corner has completely erased any other WR who has dared to challenge him this season, allowing just 61 yards on 21 targets to receivers not named Adams and Metcalf. School: Alabama | Year: Junior | Ht: 6-foot-0 | Wt: 190 pounds, Daniel Jeremiah: S1 (Note: Branch is listed as a DB; he mainly handled nickel duties but many believe he could play safety), 2022 stats: 13 games; 90 tackles (58 solo), 14 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 2 INT, 7 pass breakups. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Slay has the No. She battled and announced in March 2022 she was cancer-free and remains an advocate. NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah currently has six cornerbacks in his overall Top 50: 6. Note: Heights and weights are from each player's profile on NFL.com (linked for each player's name). He began as a walk-on in 2018 before eventually earning playing time down the stretch in 2019, and he shined (210 snaps in the last five games). 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 11 INTs, 2 DEF TDs, 21 PBUs, 52 combined tackles (43 colo). Price is a physically imposing corner at 6-foot-3 who is extremely aggressive at the line of scrimmage and tackles well. 25-graded cornerback on the season (71.7), but he has the 15th-highest coverage grade (76.3) on the year. He owns a 90.3 career PFF grade across 743 snaps with an 82.0-plus grade as a run defender, pass-rusher and coverage defender. For instance, he allowed a career-high seven touchdown receptions in coverage, which is a big reason fans seemed to sour on him this season. section: | slug: ranking-nfls-top-10-cornerbacks-of-2022-jalen-ramsey-remains-king-trevon-diggs-explodes-onto-list | sport: football | route: article_single.us | He has the leagues best coverage grade (90.4), as he has yet to allow a touchdown this season. Jeremiah has one player projected as a safety in his overall Top 50: 31. He has allowed just 174 yards into his coverage all season. The Next Gen Stats analytics team uses its newly launched Expected Return Yards model to identify the top 10 returners of the 2022 regular season. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Murphy's versatility could provide the Vikings with some flexibility as they navigate the draft board, the rest of the offseason and during the season. Sign up for the Eagles Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Combine the talent at corner with the players rushing the passer up front and the experience at safety, and the Packers should have all the pieces necessary for being a top defense against the pass in 2022. 89, 87 and 82, respectively. Put yesterday's performance in Jalen Ramsey's HOF resume. Which game-wrecking unit reigns supreme right now? The 2022 PFF College Football Preview Guide has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be rollled out over the next couple of weeks. The New England Patriots moved down to 17th overall, added a fourth-round pick, and they still landed the second-best cornerback on the PFF big board. Vikings 2023 Mock Draft Tracker: Version 8.0, 2023 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Running Backs & Offensive Line, 2023 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Edge & Defensive Line, 2023 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends, 2023 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Quarterbacks, How to Watch, Stream & Engage with 2023 NFL Draft. Porter. Via the Next Gen Stats completion probability model, which estimates how likely any given pass is to be completed based on factors including, but not limited to, receiver separation, air distance of the pass and sideline distance, Awuzie has allowed -6.6 fewer receptions than expected this season, trailing only James Bradberry. As a result, Moreau has allowed a mere 2.7 receiving yards per target as the nearest defender, which leads all NFL players with at least 15 targets. 9-graded cornerback on the year. His blitzing ability, in particular, is exceptional Muasau racked up 37 pressures from 131 rushes en route to a 91.5 pass-rush grade. Vikings coaches believe Murphy is capable of playing on the outside or in the slot, the latter of which was manned by Chandon Sullivan in 2022. He might not be the flashiest cornerback in the league, but Nelson has been incredibly productive this year. Chase transferred from Western Michigan to Illinois in 2019. This is major for the Mean Green because the off-ball linebacker was one of the most productive at the position in 2021. Daniels was credited with three career tackles over his short careerand departs the Wildcats having amassed122 snaps in 2022 according to PFF. Stokes (No. You'll now receive the top Eagles Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND Surtain has shadowed some of the top receivers in the NFL this season, aligning across from DK Metcalf, Mike Williams and Davante Adams for at least 65 percent of their routes in those three games. Not every first-round pick can live up to their hype at the NFL level, but Terrell has, earning a Second Team All-Pro nod in only his second year and quickly becoming a visceral cover corner in the league. Key stat from PFF: Douglas set a new career-high in overall grade in 2021. Prior to landing his big-money extension in 2020, not many truly understood White's value to both the Bills and the league, and that was despite landing All-Pro honors the season before. Where do the Rams and Bengals rank? NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Please check your email for a confirmation. 29) and Douglas (No. Charvarius Ward allowed just 1 reception for 32 yards & forced 4 tight windows on 6 targets in the 49ers 37-15 victory over the Panthers.Ward has forced the highest tight window target rate (36.7%) since entering the NFL in 2018 (min. He routinely draws opponents' best receiver, and as we saw last week against the Cowboys, he finds a way to make a play in the biggest moments of the game. 2021 stats: 17 games (16 starts), 4 INTs, 13 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 sacks, 102 combined tackles (82 solo). The Patriots' secondary has been excellent this season, with both of their starting outside cornerbacks making this list. Williams has appeared in 36 games since joining New England in 2019 as a second-round pick, but he has only started one game. The only reason hes not higher is due to a lack of snaps (only 199 coverage snaps this season), but hes been fantastic this year for the Patriots. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Next Gen Stats analytics team reveals its ranking of the 10 best edge rushers entering Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, with the Browns' Myles Garrett leading a list of star defenders. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. The Next Gen Stats analytics team provides a ranking of the top 10 players at the position in 2022, with some names that could surprise you. However, schools are under no obligation to keepsaid player on scholarship once they enter the portal. As if the Chargers' defense wasn't already in maniac mode after trading for Khalil Mack as a rebuttal to the Denver Broncos acquiring Russell Wilson, but adding Jackson makes them that much more sociopathic. Kris Boyd, a 2019 seventh-round pick who became one of the Vikings top players on special teams, signed with the Cardinals after becoming a free agent. Campbell might not be the most notable Jacksonville player to show signs of improvement in Year 2, but his growth has nonetheless played a role in the Jaguars' increased competitiveness. Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back B.J. Hell admit that himself. As NFL players head into their summer break, with several weeks of rest to come ahead of training camp, teams are desperately hoping they've made the right decisions for their roster in their attempt to dethrone the Los Angeles Rams. He is the seventh-highest-graded cornerback overall on the year (79.9), as he's allowed just 268 yards on 391 coverage snaps. A player who was credited by coaches for making strides during his short span in Manhattan, Daniels' first season (even with a redshirt) was littered with nagging injuries. Although he recorded four interceptions in his first season and seven as a senior, he was given 0 stars by recruiting services. He also finished with 14 career interceptions in just 36 games. Young CBs rise to the top: Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardner have dominated thus far in 2022, establishing themselves as the cream of the crop at cornerback. Veterans still playing well: Jalen Ramsey, Stephon Gilmore and Darius Slay make the top 10 after strong campaigns to add to their already decorated resumes. His eight pass breakups are tied for the second-most at the position. 1 / 87 Andy Kenutis/Minnesota Vikings 2 / 87 Andy Berg/Minnesota Vikings 3 / 87 Andy View the best photos of Vikings safeties during the 2022 season. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He'll be back on the field for 2023, however, and you can bet he's sharpened his teeth this offseason. @nyjets | #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/295hcX4Mf3. Ward's elite ball skills have been on full display, as he leads the NFL with a 32.0 percent ballhawk rate (percentage of targets resulting in a pass breakup or interception) among players with at least 15 targets. WebPFF's exclusive metrics provide Cornerback (CB) position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Height/Weight: 6 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Eagles now have one of the NFLs most talented cornerback trios, with both Bradyberry and Slay making PFFs top 32 cornerbacks list. He did not allow a touchdown in his five starts and remains one of the league's best tackling cornerbacks. at Hes developed into a shutdown cornerback that teams have avoided altogether this season. Kalon Barnes (nine special teams snaps in two games) and Tay Gowan (15 special teams snaps in three games) had their first opportunities with the Vikings last season. 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Sydney closed his college career by helping the Illini lead FBS in scoring defense (12.8 points allowed per game) and recorded six interceptions against one touchdown allowed on 46 targets in coverage (according to PFF). Martial was a Trojans walk-on all the way back in 2017. Hobbs also has the position flexibility to play in the slot and on the outside, which is rarely seen from cornerbacks in today's NFL. Who's the more explosive ball-carrier, Justin Fields or Lamar Jackson? The Eagles swooped in and acquired Slay at a discount two years ago after he had a falling out with Matt Patricia in Detroit, and he's improved in each season while acclimating to playing more off coverage in Philly. For rookies and players not active (or barely active) in 2021, we used college grades or NFL grades from earlier seasons. So, who are the top dogs at the position in the early goings of the 2022 season? Hobbs has missed a lot of time due to a hand injury this season, but hes been phenomenal whenever on the field. 2 overall (behind only Jalen Ramsey) and was placed in the elite category. Thanks to a stellar performance in the season finale against the Seahawks, Ramsey finished the year with an 86.4 overall grade from PFF. He is the No. 9. HONORABLE MENTION: Patrick Peterson, Minnesota Vikings; Jaylen Watson, Kansas City Chiefs; Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys. Against DK Metcalf and the Seahawks, he was dominant in coverage and as a run defender. The sophomore cornerback's name is now listed in the transfer portal. 15 targets) and completely shut down Minnesota's Justin Jefferson in their Week 2 matchup. Hes allowed just 258 yards on 58 targets while letting up just a 41.2 passer rating. Now set to line up behind Mack and Joey Bosa and in a secondary with Derwin James, Nasir Adderley and Asante Samuel Jr., Jackson might only be getting started. Lewis Cine, Minnesota's first-round pick in 2022, is making progress in his recovery from the broken leg he suffered while playing special teams in Week 4. In the grand scheme of newcomers battling dynamic veterans for a chance to land on this list, Terrell is swinging both Mjolnir and Stormbreaker -- justifiably leapfrogging both Humphrey and Alexander in his first appearance on it. He has allowed only 244 yards on 46 targets this season and has yet to surrender a touchdown. Its time to ramp up the preview for the 2022 college football season as Week 0 is just weeks away. The 2022 PFF College Football Preview Guide has just dropped and in conjunction with that is an expansion of PFFs preseason positional rankings that will be rollled out over the next couple of weeks. Martial has posted 90.9, 91.3, 82.4 and 81.8 PFF grades over the last four seasons all ranked 12th or higher at the position in that respective season. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. Both will need to improve in pass coverage Hill-Green ranked Ramsey may not have been named a Pro Bowler, but he still had a season deserving of that honor. Daniels joins Jalen Klemm as only the second exit for K-State this spring. The second-highest-graded cornerback (86.9) in the NFL this season is rookie Jack Jones of the New England Patriots. Quarterbacks were generating a 58.2 passer rating when targeting him, and he had six pass breakups in eight games while not allowing a touchdown on 286 coverage snaps. His ability to read and react helped turn him into a big-play corner in Green Bay. 1; Cards have top 2, Best, worst, most interesting pick for all, Six things that experts got wrong about the NFL Draft, Undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of signings, How much Will Levis' fall to Round 2 will end up costing, Bills sign the Broncos' leading rusher from 2022. Which team has ascended to No. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Playing opposite Darius Slay, Bradberry has had an excellent bounce-back season with the Eagles. 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How could we make a top 25 list of the best cornerbacks and not include Tariq Woolen? He signed a three-year deal with the Packers this offseason. Philadelphia added James Bradberry after the Giants salary cap structure could no longer handle his huge 2022 cap hit. The Eagles had several pressing needs entering free agency and the NFL draft, but it wasnt until late in the process that a top-tier cornerback was added to the roster. Furthermore, what Ramsey was able to produce in 2021 with two bad shoulders is utter insanity, and now that he's gotten those issues repaired, what level might he hit for the defending champion Rams in 2022?? Humphrey has yet to allow a touchdown in coverage this season and has two interceptions. College Rankings NCAA Player 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 3 INTs, 19 PBUs, 1 FR, 68 combined tackles (55 solo). Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? Melissa is married to former Vikings backup QB David Blough. Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter. Follow all of your favorite Pennsylvania teams at Eagles Wire, Sixers Wire, Nittany Lions Wireand Steelers Wire! Kelee bounced back from a torn labrum that year to help Georgia win back-to-back CFP Championships, highlighted by his 79-yard pick-six to end the 2021 season. There have been no major injury issues with Howard since 2019, and 15 INTs over the past two seasons says all that needs to be said -- along with his often A-plus coverage grades -- about one of the most complete CBs we've had the pleasure of watching. Safeties play a critical role in today's NFL. All in all, hes been a pretty decent cornerback for the Steelers this season. When the Raiders are in man coverage, Ya-Sin's numbers jump off the page even more, as he has allowed only one completion on 11 such targets for an 11-yard gain. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. -highest coverage grade in the NFL among qualifying cornerbacks (76.2), as he's allowed just 9.6 yards per reception. Earned the second-highest run-blocking grade among guards (70.7). NFL grades from 2020 or earlier are marked with (*), college grades from 2021 are marked with (**), and college grades from 2020 or earlier are marked with (***). The Hitman returneth. While the Bengals appear to have regressed slightly overall since reaching the Super Bowl, Awuzie's play has remained at an elite level in his second season in Cincinnati. The dynamic duo of Slay and Bradberry has played a major part in the Eagles' ascendance to the top of the NFC. This is easily the best hes played over the past few seasons. Week 7 NFL game picks: Jaguars end Giants' win streak; Chiefs bounce back against 49ers, Chargers CB J.C. Jackson feels 'defeated' after benching on Monday night, NFL QB Index, Week 7: HAIKU EDITION! Sutton has allowed three touchdowns this season, but hes recorded two interceptions and has played both in the slot and on the outside. The Green Bay Packers are the NFLs only team with three players in Pro Football Focus rankings of the top 32 cornerbacks entering the 2022 season. The Bills are banking on those two growing together on the right side, but it could be a weak point. Please check your email for a confirmation. Another rookie cornerback who deserves a place here, Kader Kohou has had to play a ton this year due to all of the injuries in Miami's secondary. He went from free safety and outside corner in 2018 to the slot in 2019, then back to the outside for 2020. Woolen has allowed a 36.9 passer rating when targeted as the nearest defender, fourth-lowest among cornerbacks with at least 15 targets this season. Who are the most impactful tight ends in the NFL right now? Certainly not the highest on the list, J.J. McCarthy comes in ranked No. Douglas was a revelation after arriving in Green Bay in October, intercepting a team-high five passes and returning a pair for touchdowns. 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