He was one of the league's worst corners by nearly every metric, which led to the new regime cutting him outright. It shouldnt be a surprise that the group finished with one of the three-lowest unit coverage grades of the year. After recording three straight coverage grades of at least 85.0 in New Englands defense, Gilmore put up just a 58.5 coverage grade in 2020. Green allowed only six receptions for 70 yards on 22 targets while breaking up five and picking off one. 30. Alexander was still the same playmaker in 2020, but he was much more stingy in coverage, allowing just 353 receiving yards all season including Green Bays two postseason games despite logging nearly 600 coverage snaps. 2022 NFL Cornerback Rankings. The position as a whole combined for the third-fewest WAR among the 32 groups. The Bengals' pass coverage finished the regular season as the seventh-most improved group year over year in terms of EPA allowed per pass. Washington possessed one of the better defenses in the NFL in 2020;Jacksons addition should only improve it, giving them a No. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon . 10. Witherspoon allowed a burn on half of his 28 targets last season. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Jackson is fluid and explosive with great natural feet to play a sticky brand of man coverage. In a pass-heavy league, the cornerback position has grown into one of the most important positions on the football field. Nickel Byron Murphys burn yards per target average of 7.50 was the fifth-best among inside corners in 2020 and Budda Baker has established himself as one of the premier safeties in the NFL, with his adjusted open percentage of 16.38 trailing only three defenders last season. The Buccaneers game in Week 5 was the culmination of bad luck early in the season, and it resulted in Howard allowing a season-high 89 yards in coverage. He graded at 75.0 or higher in every season that he saw more than 100 snaps from 2012 through 2019, and he did it all while posting the highest forced incompletion rate in the NFL. For the most part, the Buffalo Bills invest wisely in the right people and positions. In a pass-heavy league, the cornerback position has grown into one of the most important positions on the football field. So, which secondaries were a boon and which were a hindrance this season? Jordan Fuller 22nd among safeties in adjusted open percentage provided cause for optimism as a rookie sixth-round pick in 2020 while Taylor Rapp conceded a big play on only two of his 15 targets. That all came to a halt with the Chargers in 2020, as Hayward earned a PFF grade of just 59.5 while allowing nearly 17 yards per reception into his coverage. He has earned overall grades between 64.7 and 72.9 in every season since 2012, barring a career-high 82.5 grade in his first year with the Giants in 2016. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) While Humphrey is also a top-tier outside cornerback, it's as a slot defender that he's really stood out in his NFL career. 27. He allowed just 30 receiving yards on 359 coverage snaps across his final 11 games that season. 3 Darius Slay Jr. - 93 OVR. Although Ringo grew up dreaming of scoring touchdowns, his path to being a high draft pick could come because of his ability to prevent them. NFL's Next Gen Stats captures real time location data, speed and acceleration for every player, every play on every inch of the field. Hes going up against each teams best receiver, shadowing them around the field. Its impossible to discuss what Peters brings to the table and not start with his knack for getting his hands on the football, as his 31 interceptions since entering the league in 2015 are nine more than any other cornerback. He has been one of the best run defenders (88.5 run-defense grade in five seasons with the Vikings) at the position since entering the league in 2015. The Lions have done a disappointing job of drafting and developing talent under previous regimes. They consistently ranked near the bottom of the league in every metric imaginable, including defensive back PFF WAR generated: Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley brought his patented Seahawk Cover 3 defense and got the right players in place to carry it out at a quality level. Safety, The Rams' pass-defense unit regressed some from 2020, but make no mistake: This is still an above-average group. Using advanced data, weve ranked every secondary in the NFL by their performance in pass coverage. From Week 7 on, he was one of the 25 highest-graded cornerbacks in the NFL. According to PFF WAR, the veteran corner was the sixth-most valuable cornerback in the league over the 2015, 2017 and 2018 seasons. T.J. Green has played because of . Six cornerbacks played over 100 snaps for the Jaguars in 2021 and only one Shaquill Griffin produced a coverage grade above 60.0. The key to the Lions improving in that regard will be Jeff Okudahs ability to shake off a difficult rookie season and justify his status as the third overall pick in 2020. Pair that with three top-25-graded safeties Antoine Winfield Jr. (second), Jordan Whitehead (18th) and Mike Edwards (22nd) and you have yourself one of the best secondaries in the NFL ready to help the franchise compete for another Super Bowl. It hasnt taken Alexander very long to establish himself as one of the leagues best coverage cornerbacks. What Diggs is doing through six games is absurd. Nik Needham was an underrated player among the group by producing a top-10 slot coverage grade in the NFL. His technical inconsistencies are the only thing keeping him from being among that next tier up. After profiling as one of the top cornerbacks in the league from 2014 to 2018, Slay has taken a noticeable step back the past two seasons. The Bills defensive backs rank 15 points above the average in aggregate coverage grading. He recorded coverage grades of at least 72.0 in each of his first three seasons in the league and has allowed just 51.4% of the passes thrown into his coverage to be completed. Their team slot coverage grade ended up multiple grading points higher than any other NFL franchise. March 1, 2023 7:01 am ET. 2021 stats: 11 games (11 starts), 1 INT, 6 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 0.5 sacks, 41 combined tackles (27 solo). Whether it was injuries or age starting to show in one of the man-heaviest defenses in the NFL, he was not the same player in 2020. Outside corner J.C. Jackson was also one of the best at his respective position, earning a top-five PFF grade in the regular season. Jackson was one of the five highest-graded outside cornerbacks in the NFL and allowed the second-fewest yards per coverage snap at the position. That is how much top-end cornerback play there is in the NFL. He led the position in interceptions (11), yards allowed (1,026) and penalties (11) this regular season. Thats a tip of the cap to everyone in the secondary for stepping up, including 2020 seventh-rounder, Tampa Bay dealt with a pile of injuries and COVID-19 in their cornerback room for most of the season, forcing the team to cycle through players. which is used by all 32 NFL teams we'll rank all 32 NFL secondaries from the 2021 regular season. Opposing quarterbacks netted a 71.8 passer rating when throwing at one of Clevelands outside cornerbacks this season, the lowest among the 32 defenses. The Patriots boast what could very well be the best of the top cornerback duos in 2021 if Stephon Gilmore has a bounce-back season. If Ramsey is the freak, Alexander is the new mold. Only one defensive back nickel cornerback, Galina: The shortcomings of the Kellen Moore-Dak Prescott connection for the Dallas Cowboys. Since 2017, he has forced more incompletions on passes 20-plus yards downfield (18) than he has receptions allowed (14). Ranking who the top 32 cornerbacks in the NFL are for 2021 is like trying to rank your children. Bradberry was the fourth-most valuable cornerback in the league in 2020 per PFF WAR, with career-best coverage numbers across the board. And yet, the Bills still sustained a top-five pass defense in terms of expected points added (EPA) allowed per pass down the final stretch of the 2021 regular season. Houston might want to think about using its No. Still, the Saints defense was great last season and has continued to be so in 2021. They made a league-leading 23 plays on the ball from the slot en route to allowing the lowest passer rating (71.1). Changing that and successfully developing Okudah and Melifonwu will be crucial to this secondary climbing out of the cellar. It just wasnt all there for him in 2020. 1 cornerback in the league heading into the 2020 season, fresh off a Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019. 4) New England Patriots: Stephon Gilmore & J.C. Jackson. Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams Two free-agent signings, in particular , The Raiders entered 2021 on a streak of arguably the worst defensive back play in the entire NFL. Its challenging to rank these guys with the multitude of schematic differences and responsibilities. Henderson. Hes a unicorn playing cornerback in a world of 511, 190-pound movers, and we dont acknowledge that enough. Despite a productive three-year run with the Atlanta Falcons, Poole's one-year, $3.5 million free-agent deal with the New York Jets last offseason was met with little fanfare. With modern NFL rules, its a disadvantage not to have the type of foot speed Ward possesses. And we mustnt forget about the impact of rookie safety Jevon Holland. From Week 7 on, Ward allowed more than 50 yards in coverage just once. The former Samford Bulldog put up one of the better performances of any cornerback in the league against Allen Robinson II, allowing just one reception on six targets with three pass breakups and an interception in that Week 2 matchup. Okudah allowed the offense to gain +1.0 EPA on 43.2 percent of his targets in coverage, the worst rate in the league . Injuries destroyed the Ravens this past season. Patrick Surtain II has been quite literally living up to his name as an elite cornerback and has helped the Denver Broncos maintain their position as a top-tier defense even after trading away their star edge rusher. Jun 5, 2021 5:19 PM EDT. Aug 3, 2021. Rookie Patrick Surtain II also showed a lot of promise and looks like a star in the making. Bryce Callahan, Denver Broncos The Tuscaloosa News via AP) Height: 6'2" (95th percentile) Weight: 208 (94th) 40-Yard Dash: 4.42 seconds (85th) Bench Press: 18 reps (33rd) Vertical Jump: 39 inches (84th) Broad Jump: 131 inches (91st) 3-Cone Drill: N/A 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A Bio: In what will be a theme for this list of players . To look exclusively at the secondary, the results for defenders who spend their playing time almost exclusively in the box have been filtered out. Moehrig allowed a big play on 20.3% of his targets in 2020, giving them up at the sixth-fewest rate of all Power 5 safeties with at least 25 targets. From Week 12 to the end of the regular season, he was one of the 10 highest-graded cornerbacks in the NFL. The lack of talent and experience was apparent, especially without safety Marcus Maye, who ruptured his Achilles midway through the season. Chicago Bears - Will Anderson, OLB/DE, Alabama. This week, were evaluating defensive backs. Hill had his best seasons in LA . The perception of Rhodes is much different this offseason than it was at this time a year ago following a bounceback season for the Colts in 2020. Jan 10, 2022. Which teams have the best -- and worst -- running back units? Hes a wide receiver baiting quarterbacks into throwing passes that he can jump. Ramsey produced the highest coverage grade and most PFF WAR among all cornerbacks in the regular season. He earned a 47.4 coverage grade for the regular season while also allowing a 125.0 passer rating when targeted and being called for 10 penalties. Ranking The Top 20 Cornerbacks in the NFL 2021Top 20 NFL CB in 2021NFL Cornerback Rankings before the 2021 NFL SeasonTop 20 Corners according to MitchMitch o. Age: 28 (29 on 8/4/23) Playing time: 16 games, 316 special teams snaps (77.07% of team total), 63 defensive snaps (5.99% of team total) Key statistics: 19 tackles, 1 quarterback hit, 4 pass . Las Vegas will hope Hayward can accelerate the development of Mullen, who was an encouraging 15th in burn yards per target (8.67) among outside corners with at least 200 snaps. His 19.1% forced incompletion rate was a top-five mark at the cornerback position last year, tied with Jaire Alexander. Another of those factors was health, as Darby played over 600 defensive snaps in 2020 for the first time in four seasons. 3 overall pick on a defensive back like Derek Stingley Jr. (PFFs No. The Rank value requires a minimum number of snaps played. Brian Poole, New York Jets. The yards on Diggs ledger are largely hollow. Rookie Tyson Campbell was a reason for optimism, as he notched a couple of elite game grades above 90.0 in his last couple of months of action, but his inconsistent play was too severe for him to add considerable value to the secondary. 1. On the other hand, safety Justin Simmons sustained his high-level play by finishing as one of the 10 most valuable players at the position. 23. While Pittsburgh ranked in the top 10 in EPA allowed per pass play for the season, they struggled quite a bit when not producing pressure on the quarterback. Hayward has been one of the highest-graded cornerbacks in the league for much of his career, spanning across time spent with both the Packers and the Los Angeles Chargers. Outside corner D.J. 1. And star cornerback Jalen Ramsey is a huge reason why. Jones allowed 1.4 yards per coverage snap with Miami in 2020 double his 0.7 yards per coverage snap average across the 2018 and 2019 seasons in Dallas. Full Site Menu. Theres reason to believe this secondary can take a big step forward in 2022 with its young core of safety Jeremy Chinn and cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and C.J. 4-overall prospect). Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens. He was 10th in the NFL at his position in adjusted open percentage (21.58). He had one of the highest forced incompletion rates in the league this past year with Washington one of several contributing factors to the multi-year deal that Denver offered him. While Surtain will go early in the 2021 NFL Draft, he is not as good of a prospect as Jalen Ramsey or C.J. The NFL in 2014 settled a class action lawsuit with retired . KEY: Gms = Games Played, Tot Pts = Total Points Scored, Pts/G = Points Per Game, RushYds = Rushing Yards, RYds/G = Rushing Yards Per Game . Reed Jr. and safety Quandre Diggs were two of Seattle's bright spots. Cornerback Charvarius Ward was also playing exceptionally better after missing a month due to injury. The outlook isnt nearly as rosy heading into 2021 after a noticeable decline in play last season. Williams earned coverage grades above 81.0 in each of the last two years and made some remarkable plays on the ball in coverage in Brandon Staleys defense in 2020. If that happens and J.C. Jackson progresses, they could solidify themselves with a gold medal there. Pro Football Network, LLC. If it werent for A.J. Only three inside corners gave up fewer burn yards per snap than Ugo Amadi (1.14) in 2020 while safety Jamal Adams was not the coverage liability many made him out to be; the Seahawks sack leader last season gave up a big play on 10 of his 41 targets. Receivers started getting smaller and more shifty. The Rams opted to let 2021's slot cornerback Darious Williams leave via free agency, replacing him by bringing back Troy Hill in free agency. His 45.3 coverage grade was the fourth-lowest among qualifying cornerbacks. Going into the 2021 season, there are several teams that stand out as best prepared to do that with the talent they possess in the defensive backfield. He has picked up coverage grades between 70.4 and 72.4 every season, gradually increasing his playing time each year. Having added Fuller and the most pro-ready corner in the draft, the Broncos secondary could soon mount a challenge to take the crown from the Rams. This is not a forward-looking list, nor is it considering what a group accomplished prior to this season. Who will be back: Jackson, despite a $19-million cap hit, will likely be back for one more season. . In all, 17.1% of the targets into his coverage have resulted in either a pass breakup or interception over his career, a top-five mark among qualifiers at the position. Butler has been one of the best in the league at getting his hands on the football throughout his career. After an offseason in which Arizona did little to address the cornerback position, the onus may again be on that pair to elevate those around them, unless Butler and Alford unexpectedly recapture their form of old. Its unfortunate hes not more widely regarded as a ballhawk, but many cant look past the paltry INT numbers to his league-high 8 forced fumbles in 2020. Green, who posted a 90.3 coverage grade across his 116 coverage snaps. The Eagles now have one of the NFL's most talented cornerback trios, with both Bradyberry and Slay making PFF's top 32 cornerbacks list. Two of Indianapolis' outside cornerbacks earned top-20 coverage grades this season: Rock Ya-Sin and Isaiah Rodgers. Hell still give up a big play here and there (as his yards per reception allowed shows), but thats the nature of being an aggressive cornerback. Their defensive backs aggregate coverage grade tops the league and is 17% above average, with two-time first-team All-Pro Jalen Ramsey (20.45%) and the underrated Darious Williams (21.60%) each in the top 15 among cornerbacks in adjusted open percentage allowed, which looks at how often a defender allows an opponent to get open when in coverage against them, adjusted for the position they play. He still showcases lockdown man-coverage ability at times, but it has been less consistent of late. Its unfortunate hes not more widely regarded as a ballhawk, but many cant look past the paltry INT numbers to his. Bobby Wagner 8452. Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Adoree Jackson, New York Giants The Lions rebuild under Dan Campbell is likely to be a slow and painful one and his first season at the helm looks set to be one in which Detroit will give up a lot of points if the secondary cannot improve. A.J. Jones was the NFL's highest-paid cornerback when he signed a five-year, $82.5 . This group should contend for the top spot next season. Tre Flowers' open percentage of 85.7 was the fifth-worst of all corners in the NFL, though the play of another former Niner, D.J. The rankings were produced by multiplying each players coverage baseline by a projected target share for 2021, which is dependent on their position on the depth chart, with the results then aggregated at the team level to produce that defenses coverage grade. Congratulations, Arizona. While Tier 4 cornerbacks constantly compete for top-15 spots at the position and are average at worst, Tier 6 corners compete for top-30 spots and sometimes have below . PFF's exclusive metrics provide Cornerback (CB) position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 25. The fifth-year cornerback out of Alabama has recorded at least 800 coverage snaps in the slot and out wide throughout his NFL career. No team covered the slot better in the 2021 regular season than the Patriots. Mahomes is king again at age 25 and may not be dethroned for a long time. The seven touchdowns allowed into his coverage this past season were tied for second-most of any cornerback in the league. He plays so he. Despite being drafted in the top five back in 2018 and playing on a team generating plenty of buzz heading into the 2021 season, Ward is often overlooked as one of the NFLs top cornerbacks. Much of the Raiders presence in the top 10 is tied to the astute acquisition of veteran corner Casey Hayward, whose adjusted open percentage of 17.3 was the fifth-best in the NFL among players at all defensive positions, though a less impressive burn yards per target average of 11.20 reflects how often he was left on an island for the Los Angeles Chargers last year. And Peters ranks tied for fifth at the position in pass breakups (52) over that same time frame. Cornerback Trevon Diggs has been possibly the biggest boom-or-bust cornerback of the PFF era. Outside of safety Derwin James, the Chargers' secondary left a lot to be desired in 2021. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Data modeling by Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads. His aggression will burn him on occasion, but you cant say that Peters doesnt make up for it with the positives he brings to the table. 1 cornerback who will allow them to play more man coverage if they desire. Having an elite cornerback who is capable of traveling with an opposing team's top receiving threat, such as Jalen Ramsey, can take pressure off other players in the secondary. The Raiders secondary has received its fair share of criticism in the Jon Gruden-Mike Mayock years, with doubts cast over the merits of selecting Trayvon Mullen in the second round in 2019 and Damon Arnette in the first last year. However, their defensive backfield is only 15th in aggregate coverage rating, coming in 3% better than average. Greg Newsome, Cleveland Browns, 26. The Cardinals are under pressure to produce a playoff campaign in the third year of Kliff Kingsbury as head coach and Kyler Murray as quarterback and a look at their depth chart in the secondary indicates the offense may have to carry this team to a first postseason appearance since the 2015 campaign. From Week 7 on, he was one of the 25 highest-graded players at the position and allowed more than 60 yards in coverage just once this season. It was only natural that the prototype for cornerback shifted as well. Waynes three-year, $42 million contract was likely an overpay, but he does profile as a quality starting option. Building a high-powered offense is a sustainable way to win in the NFL, but ensuring the defensive secondary isnt a liability is what separates the contenders from the rest. When Diggs is targeted, the opponents quarterback rating is 45. Instead, hes heading in the wrong direction. Five rosters still have more questions than answers, which makes these teams the worst the NFL has to offer as they prepare for the 2021 campaign. However, his return came at outside cornerback for the Football Team in 2020, where he put up impressive coverage numbers at his new position. Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis Colts13. Justin Simmons was the best defender in the NFL in terms of adjusted open percentage in 2020, leading the way by allowing pass-catchers to get open against his coverage just 14.99% of the time. Whitney Mercilus has always benefited from the presence of J.J. Watt. We use our own and third-party cookies to improve your experience and our services. However, he was overly aggressive at times and susceptible to giving up the big play. Fuller is set to be reunited with Vic Fangio in Denver. The presence of Breeland, who is expected to compete with Dantzler for a starting job, and Peterson gives the Vikings strong depth at corner and should mitigate the potential loss of 2020 first-round pick Jeff Gladney, whose future is in doubt amid off-field troubles. He has graded considerably better in zone coverage than man coverage throughout his career, which could lead to an interesting fit if first-year defensive coordinator Joe Cullen brings over the man-heavy system that Baltimore employed. A few coverage lapses have led to big plays this year, but that happens in a scheme that relies on communication both pre- and post-snap. To further my point, Matthew Staffords EPA is 39, and hes an MVP candidate at quarterback. Going into the 2021 season, there are several teams that stand out as best prepared to do that with the talent they possess in the defensive backfield. His 71.5 overall grade in 2020 was his highest single-season mark since back in 2017 with the Broncos. Were taking a look at the best and worst units in football at each positional grouping. With the defense surrounding the young CB, he could easily be higher on the list heading into next season. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Hes one of the more impactful free agents still on the market. This kind of ranking for the Chicago Bears was expected this season, considering their cornerback situation outside of Jaylon Johnson. It eventually got so bad that they had to move Will Harris from safety to outside corner and were forced to play 2021 undrafted cornerbacks AJ Parker and Jerry Jacobs for more than 300 coverage snaps. Minnesotas defensive backs rank 10th in aggregate coverage rating, performing 5% better than average. His goal is not to make it so a quarterback doesnt want to throw the ball his way. These rankings are solely analyzing the performance and impact of every secondary in the NFL from the 2021 regular season. Browns honorable mention busts: Courtney Brown, (2000, first overall pick), Trent Richardson (2012, third overall pick) 8. . NFL defenses will ask very different things of their cornerbacks, depending on the scheme they run. worst 2021 cornerback. Demario Davis 6634. Who looks to be a top-10 cornerback in the NFL right now? We rank all 32 teams in 10 different position groups, plus we offer an overall roster outlook. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook. Darious Williams, Los Angeles Rams With the help of. Holland was the highest-graded safety since Week 9 by over four grading points. Two free-agent signings, in particular Chidobe Awuzie and Mike Hilton have helped them get there. Nonetheless, this year's class doesn't boast a marquee, Denzel Ward or Jalen Ramsey type bound to land inside the top five. With more than 20 pending free agents, the front office will have a lot of work to do. 2021 NFL Defensive Secondary Rankings, by Unit 32. Here is the fourth version of our Vikings 2023 Mock Draft Tracker, which features 16 recent predictions from around the world of . Hes picked off nine passes over the past three seasons, and that total should be even higher, as Hadens nine dropped interceptions since 2018 are tied for the most at the position. Still, they held up well, ranking sixth in coverage grade and second in EPA per pass play allowed on such plays. Feb. 28 (UPI) --Former NFL star cornerback Irv Cross, who died in 2021, was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, Boston University researchers announced Tuesday. Marshon Lattimore struggled a bit relative to expectations in 2020, but hes back with a vengeance in 2021. Peters and Humphrey are the only top-10 duo on this list and a big reason why Baltimores secondary has had the success that it has over the past two seasons. The top cornerbacks for 2022 are all established stars who are all playing some of the best football of their careers. Top 25 cornerbacks in the NFL. After a broken-up pass against Wake Forest in 2016, he, . He gets to passes that most receivers cannot get to, making his multiple near-INTs in 2021 as impressive as his 7 actual interceptions. Jackson has allowed just five of 48 targets at that depth to be completed, tallying 11 interceptions in the process. The three highest PFF grades of Fuller's career came with Fangio as the defensive coordinator in Chicago from 2015 to 2018. 16 ranking despite the team's poor state overall. All 259 picks have been made and the 2021 NFL Draft is officially in the books for all 32 franchises. There is a massive amount of talent currently at the position. The only member of the Detroit Lions on our initial 2022 NFL top 100 players list, Frank Ragnow missed a majority of the 2021 season with a turf toe. 22. The Patriots will look for that bounce-back season in 2021. The Broncos' secondary underwhelmed to a certain extent in 2021, with veteran safety Kareem Jackson and cornerback free agent pickups Kyle Fuller and Ronald Darby all producing poor coverage grades below 60.0. He isnt at the top of the CB rankings yet simply because this is all so new. 247Sports Composite. The two worst cornerbacks in the league were forced into action because of injuries. Projected starter Amani Oruwariye (36.9) did not fare much better, and it would be no surprise to see rookie Ifeatu Melifonwu thrust into a prominent role early in his career. None of their cornerbacks had a quality campaign, but Bashaud Breeland who was waived in mid-December was the main reason for the outside struggles. 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