With Gardner and fellow offseason acquisitions D.J. He did not allow a touchdown in his five starts and remains one of the league's best tackling cornerbacks. The metric and overall scores are based on each player's performance in Weeks 1 through 6. Campbell, who was high school football and track and field teammates with fellow 2021 draft picks Surtain and Anthony Schwartz (Browns WR) at American Heritage High School in Florida, has put his speed to use on the field this season. 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 11 INTs, 2 DEF TDs, 21 PBUs, 52 combined tackles (43 colo). Cornerback play can be a foundational piece of any elite defense. Please check your email for a confirmation. Martial may not look imposing at 5-foot-9, 216-pounds, but that small stature clearly hasnt held him back. 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. Still, the sky is the limit for the former third-round pick from Mississippi State. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | The formula uses each individual's percentile score across a series of key metrics to create one composite score, indicating which players at that position performed best. -- Keegan Abdoo, Mike Band and Cole Jacobson contributed to this piece. 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. Hobbs has missed a lot of time due to a hand injury this season, but hes been phenomenal whenever on the field. 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. His ability to read and react helped turn him into a big-play corner in Green Bay. Biggest weakness: The right side of Buffalo's offensive line has some potential with Ryan Bates and Spencer Brown, but neither has much experience. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. All Rights Reserved. In the leadup to the 2023 NFL Draft, Vikings.com is taking a look at prospects who have garnered a range of attention from national outlets. In 2021, as Maddox moved back to the nickel spot full-time, things were different, as his 76.1 coverage grade was top-five at the position. Here's how the 32 rosters stack up heading into this season, complete with each lineup's biggest strengths, weaknesses and X factors. 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. Sneed is also a top run-defending cornerback, which is another reason why he makes our list. Bates earned a 64.4 PFF grade in five starts at left guard in 2021 -- his first season with over 100 offensive snaps -- and Brown came away from his rookie season New Orleans Saints: OG OCyrus Torrence, Florida Torrence stepped up to the SEC after starting his career at Louisiana, and he continued the dominance we saw from him earlier in his career. Ramsey may not have been named a Pro Bowler, but he still had a season deserving of that honor. Where do the Rams and Bengals rank? Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? He has also really improved as a run defender, making him one of the more well-rounded cornerbacks in the league. Harrison Smith reworked his contract this offseason in order to remain with the Vikings. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Emerson, another rookie, has been forced to play a ton of snaps due to injuries. College football reporters' NFL draft takeaways, Roger Federer, Dwyane Wade and more shine on the Met Gala's red carpet, Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023, 'It's going to be epic': Stephen Curry and LeBron James face off -- again, Ranking the fights at UFC 288: Why Henry Cejudo's return tops the list, Truex Jr. snaps 54-race Cup Series winless streak, Liverpool, Tottenham put on a show as Klopp goes overboard, Bundesliga title twists, Haaland scores No. How could we make a top 25 list of the best cornerbacks and not include Tariq Woolen? The Packers were tough to throw on during the 2021 season even without Alexander in the lineup. Muasau is fresh off a breakout season at Hawaii, where he finished among the most productive off-ball linebackers at the Group of Five level. And while the Jets have mostly utilized zone coverage, Gardner has dominated when given the chance to man up on opposing receivers, allowing only one reception for 6 yards on six such targets. (Note: This has nothing to do with pro potential.). 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. Photo: Isaiah Hole. 1 receivers. The 2012 first-round pick described his decision and how "it felt right to stay" with Minnesota. Rare combo: Nicknamed "Tig" after Tigger from Winnie the Pooh for the way he loved to bounce as a toddler, Brown was the only FBS player to record at least four sacks and interceptions in 2022. But its Jonathan Jones who is ranked inside the top 10. Gardner-Johnson, Jonathan Gannon has been much more comfortable using man coverage in his second season as defensive coordinator, increasing that usage from 21 percent in 2021 (29th in NFL) to 32 percent this season (T-10th). Alexander has been a bit up and down this season, but his talent is undeniable. Emerson, another rookie, has been forced to play a ton of snaps due to injuries. Ramsey added a second interception later in the game, his fourth of the season. Because while Alexander is again one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL going into 2022 (the Packers awarded him a four-year extension this offseason for a reason) an injury-shortened season (shoulder) didn't give him enough opportunities in 2021 -- having cracked the top 10 on multiple occasions in previous iterations of these rankings, and he'll likely carve his way back into the 2023 rendition, as long as he remains healthy enough to get back to prime form. In addition, opponents are generating just a 58.6 passer rating when targeting Reed, giving the Jets one of the leagues best one-two punches at cornerback. School: Miami (after Georgia) | Year: Senior | Ht: 6-foot-0 | Wt: 198 pounds, 2022 stats: 11 games; 25 tackles (18 solo), 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 7 pass breakups. In a league that thrives on passing and, as such, the dire need of players who can halt such attacks, Diggs is the prototype. The breakout quarterbacks are among the Next Gen Stats analytics team's 10 players most likely to earn all-star accolades for the first time this season. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 2021 stats: 16 games (16 starts), 3 INTs, 19 PBUs, 1 FR, 68 combined tackles (55 solo). School: Penn State | Year: Redshirt Jr. | Ht: 6-foot-2 1/2 | Wt: 193 pounds, 2022 stats: 10 games; 27 tackles (21 solo), 11 pass breakups, 1 FR. Log in here. Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter. Put yesterday's performance in Jalen Ramsey's HOF resume. 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. 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. Unfortunately, not every team can boast such a thing, while others might have more than one elite CB to throw at not only Matthew Stafford and Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, but any quarterback/receiver combo that comes their way. Bates earned a 64.4 PFF grade in five starts at left guard in 2021 -- his first season with over 100 offensive snaps -- and Brown came away from his rookie season last year with a 59.3 PFF pass-blocking grade from 846 offensive snaps. School: Illinois | Year: Senior | Ht: 5-foot-11 | Wt: 181 pounds, 2022 stats: 12 games; 41 tackles (32 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 3 INT, 14 pass breakups. Opponents are averaging just 7.0 yards per reception on Surtain this season, second-best in the NFL among qualifying cornerbacks. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now'. The Vikings are also poised to return 2022 draft picks Andrew Booth, Jr., and Akayleb Evans after their rookie seasons were cut short. Alexander landing at what is essentially the 11th spot on this list isn't anything more than a result of the difficulty in trying to figure out who'd have to be snubbed to move him up, and therein lies the rub. The Colts Kenny Moore landed atop the list, followed by Mike Hilton, Jonathan Jones, Taron Johnson, and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to round out the top-5. Sincethe portal's inception, 247Sports calculates that over 9,000transfers have occurred, including 3,085 during themost recent 2021-22 cycle. With things now smoothed over in that arena via a new deal awarded to Howard, the Dolphins can get back to enjoying having what is arguably the best cornerback in the entire NFL. 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. The Steelers have had major issues in their secondary, especially at cornerback. Ex-NFL GM's best picks, hidden gems in 2023 NFL Draft, Texans' Stroud puts pre-draft test drama behind him, Peterson says Steelers had the 'steal' of the NFL Draft, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. motivated after draft slide, Falcons, Lions use same rationale for taking Round 1 RB, Ranking the NFL's top 10 cornerbacks in 2022, Prisco's draft grades for all 32 teams: Eagles ace it, 2024 mock: Williams No. He sports the 16th-highest coverage grade in the NFL among qualifying cornerbacks (76.2), as he's allowed just 9.6 yards per reception. And against the run, Ramsey made one of the plays of the day when he chased down Kenneth Walker on an outside run near the goal line, preventing what wouldve been a go-ahead touchdown. 26-ranked cornerback by PFF grade (71.4) but has allowed only 271 yards on 372 coverage snaps. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF See where they land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 most explosive rushers right now. Price is a physically imposing corner at 6-foot-3 who is extremely aggressive at the line of scrimmage and tackles well. They've completed -8.0 fewer passes than expected and lost -25.8 expected points on those targets -- both of which rank first in the NFL among coverage defenders. Will Colts win third straight? Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 9. section: | slug: ranking-nfls-top-10-cornerbacks-of-2022-jalen-ramsey-remains-king-trevon-diggs-explodes-onto-list | sport: football | route: article_single.us | @iamSauceGardner has allowed only 1 reception for 6 yards on 40 snaps in man coverage this season. DETROIT LIONS: CB DEVON WITHERSPOON, ILLINOIS He has some of the quickest feet you will ever see from a cornerback, currently ranking as the 17th-highest-graded cornerback in the NFL (75.7). Horn is surrendering just 6.8 yards per reception, the lowest mark in the NFL among cornerbacks. https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/06/packers-are-only-team-with-3-players-in-pffs-top-32-cornerbacks-rankings/, Pro Football Focus rankings of the top 32 cornerbacks, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He also has two interceptions, including a pick-six against Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. Ward has allowed a 39.6 passer rating when targeted as the nearest defender this season -- or, in other words, the same number a quarterback would have if he threw the ball into the turf on every play. View the best photos of Vikings safeties during the 2022 season. He is currently the No. He needs to improve as a run defender (53.3 run-defense grade), but hes been one of the leagues better cover cornerbacks so far this season. PFF recently ranked the top slot cornerbacks in the NFL and the Eagles defensive back landed at No. With Philly acquiring Bradberry and safety C.J. The spring transfer portal window technically expired on Sunday but schools have until Tuesday to get final names entered into the system, meaning several names such as Daniels could still trickle in. School: Penn State | Year: Senior | Ht: 5-foot-11 | Wt: 203 pounds, 2022 stats: 13 games; 74 tackles (56 solo), 7 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 4 INT, 3 pass breakups, 1 FR, 2 FF. 2021 stats: 11 games (11 starts), 1 INT, 6 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 0.5 sacks, 41 combined tackles (27 solo). He's the lighthouse to all who look for hope within the organization's chances to do anything of meaning going forward, and especially in the first year of the post-Matt Ryan era. Davis 68 defensive stops last year tied for the most among FBS off-ball linebackers. | Ht: 6-foot-2 | Wt: 207 pounds, 2022 stats: 15 games; 42 tackles (37 solo), 2 TFL, 2 INT, 7 pass breakups, 1 FF. Five rookies make the cut: Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Tariq Woolen, Kader Kahou and Martin Emerson are all shining within their respective secondaries. It wasnt all perfect for the Rams star cornerback in 2022. Emmanuel Forbes and 46. A big key to Campbell's success: His ability to play tight coverage, allowing the second-lowest average target separation (1.8 yards) in the NFL this season (min. Offenses have tested the veteran corner often when he's manned up, targeting him a league-high 22 times, but Bradberry has allowed just six receptions for 44 yards. @nyjets | #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/295hcX4Mf3. His blitzing ability, in particular, is exceptional Muasau racked up 37 pressures from 131 rushes en route to a 91.5 pass-rush grade. 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Baylor (4) is tackled by Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) during the first half at Reser Stadium. 6 The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. With him playing on his third team in three years, its hard not to be impressed with his play this season. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Which game-wrecking unit reigns supreme right now? 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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. Smart move, Dolphins. Brian Branch. Porter. It was a brutal blow to the Bills' defense, which might've done more damage in the postseason if it had White on the field to help battle Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Divisional Round. He went from free safety and outside corner in 2018 to the slot in 2019, then back to the outside for 2020. Each entryis free to withdrawhis nameat any time. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Jeremiah has one player projected as a safety in his overall Top 50: 31. Diggs is the NFLs biggest boom-or-bust cornerback, but hes done a better job of limiting big plays this season. The lineups of both Super Bowl participants lost some key elements; consequently neither the world champion Los Angeles Rams nor the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals sit atop the annual Pro Football Focus roster rankings for 2022.
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