Among the cornerbacks in college football, Emmanuel Forbes . 2021 NFL Draft - Top Cornerbacks Most Recent Update: 4/28/2021 7:00 PM EST Position/Conference Rankings OT RB-C WR-S EDGE DL 1-TECH DL 3-TECH DL 5-TECH OLB ILB SAFETY CB KICKER PUNTER SEC ACC BIG-10 BIG-12 PAC-12 AAC M-WEST MAC C-USA SUN BELT 2020 RANKINGS 2019 RANKINGS Rank O/A Chng Player/School Ht/Wt Elig. He had four interceptions and 10 passes defended in 2021. The Top Dog 1. His usage is already very similar, in terms of being a true press-man boundary corner (wholl line up on the opposing X receiver), showing great balance and physicality to deny guys to attack the edges of his frame. Before his time at Baylor, Texada was a 247Sports Composite three-star recruit out of Frisco, Texas. Last year, he had five PBUs. After making plenty of All-American teams in 2021, Moss will hope to lead Iowa to the Big Ten Championship. The Eagles' defense was shredded by Patrick Mahomes Iowa had the same amount of players drafted through the first three rounds as Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. While South Carolina has a lot to figure out, they know what Smith brings to the table. "Mullens 22.9% forced incompletion rate since 2019 is the best among all Power Five cornerbacks," Treash wrote. Last season Clark generated 36 tackles and broke up 10 passes in 10 games. Elam racked up 13 solo tackles and had six pass breakups through the Gators first three games. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Here is the order from least to top, name and their team (which represents the University). Forbes also picked off a pass and had four tackles against Texas A&M. Surtain is the surest thing at corner in this year's class. Chris Steele, USC: He showed promise as a true sophomore for the Trojans last season. He tallied four total tackles, including three solo, and broke up two passes against Alabama. When talking about play-makers at the cornerback spot, Riley Moss at Iowa has been as good at it as anybody since the start of the 2021 college football season. "Duck finished his first season with an 81.3 coverage grade, a top-20 mark in the Power Five and one of the 15 best we have ever given to a true freshman in our seven years of grading college football," Treash wrote. He has three interceptions and 11 passes defended in his career. McMillan is dynamic and tallied 33 tackles and three interceptions. Caesar Williams, Wisconsin: Last season the Texas native tallied 13 tackles in seven games and broke up two passes on his way to earning third-team All-Big Ten. We are ranking some of the top returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. Alabama plucked college football's top returning cornerback out of the transfer portal in Eli Ricks, who comes from LSU. Especially considering how well hes played for an otherwise so-so South Carolina Gamecocks team. The Bayou Bengals will have arguably the most talented secondary in the SEC this fall, but will need to improve after finishing dead last in the FBS in passing yards allowed. Emmanuel Forbes from Mississippi State Team. C.J. Please logout and login again. These 20 defenders displayed what it takes to be a successful corner in big time College football last season and theyll be out to get their hands on more balls in 2021. With Greg Schiano on the sidelines in year two, expect Rutgers to continue improving, especially in the secondary. You canlikeThe Game Haus on Facebook andfollowus on Twitter for more sports and esports articles from great TGH writers! KeiTrel Clark, Louisville: The former two-star prospect was a one-time Liberty recruit. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound corner has some legit bounce and quicks. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. Karon Prunty, N/A: The Virginia native started all nine games as a true freshman last season and broke up 10 passes along the way. If healthy, hes undoubtedly among the best at the position. He recorded his first interception of the year against Arkansas State. . Unfortunately, injury has halted Ducks progression since then. As a true freshman Moore started the first 11 games of Alabamas National Championship season and earned second-team All-SEC. Ricks' physicality at the line of scrimmage and catch point make him a difficult cornerback to beat outright. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. On such reps, he allowed just five catches from 20 targets for 56 yards. The 2020 JUCO product even earned a 97.8 PFF grade in single coverage this past year the highest mark in the country by more than five grading points. Opposing Offensive Coordinators avoided his side of the field because he can blanket 50 yards like its nothing. He allowed multiple catches in just two of his 11 games this year. Lets take a look at some of this years CB prospects. Smith a top 150 recruit in the 2019 class, according to 247Sports composite earned an 89.7 coverage grade this past season across his 217 coverage snaps. Darrell Luters name should be in any conversation about the most underrated player in college football. Zone coverage in which two CBs cover one third of the field (each on the outside) while the FS mans the middle third. Similar to cover 2, made famous by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay, but with a twist; the middle linebacker drops into a deeper zone than usual, creating a hybrid cover 2/cover 3 look. He was targeted 13 times over those two games, but he allowed just four catches for 31 yards while forcing five incompletions.". His man-coverage grade ranked first among all Power Five cornerbacks in 2020. Gonzalez had 50 tackles and four interceptions for the Ducks in . In 2021, he had one interception and three passes defended. 12. McMillan saved his best efforts for last against SMU, when he racked up five solo tackles, to go along with two interceptions. The Big-12 has two players ranked, while the Big 10, ACC, and Pac-12 each have one player ranked. He came up with the game-sealing pick-six against the Alabama Crimson Tide in that national title game. The college football season is approaching. Alabama and. This is where the aforementioned Kelee Ringo finally comes up. The Cincinnati Bengals snatched up Chase Brown Stay Alive in Power 5 | 2020 All rights reserved. Luter has gained some national attention, despite playing at a small school. Everyone is geeking out over the quarterbacks, but cornerback might actually be the biggest strength position in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was even ejected for targeting against Minnesota. Patrick Surtain was a physical. Phillips took a massive step forward midway through his 2021 campaign. He had eight passes defended and two interceptions in total last season. In that 2020 season, Ricks was tasked with a high dose of man coverage and handled it like a professional, as his man-coverage grade ranked first among all Power Five cornerbacks in 2020. 2 ranked cornerback and No. Of those 15 catches, 10 went for a first down, which is fewer than the number of plays he made on the ball (12). Hudson Clark, Arkansas: He had no stars next to his name out of high school and began his collegiate career as a walk-on. 20 on Thursday night. 1. The Giants added to their depth in the defensive backfield on Saturday, selecting cornerback Tre Hawkins in the sixth round . 2024 Recruiting Rankings. In that 2020 season, Ricks was tasked with a high dose of man coverage and handled it like a pro. Moss has been bred for Phil Parkers zone defense and is playing it a high level. Clark followed up that performance with three interceptions in the win over Ole Miss. He then proceeded to have the best true freshman season since PFF College's inception back in 2014. He tallied six total stops, including five solo at Alabama. Patrick Surtain II, JR, Alabama. Alabama and Tennessee gave him fits, and there were some late-reaction plays that led to positive plays for the opposition. Clark Phillips III (true soph) has been one of the top DBs out west in the second half of the season. From Week 3 on, the five-star recruit earned a 78.6 coverage grade and allowed only 10 catches on 30 targets and 254 coverage snaps for 93 yards. He plays in control and isnt going to lose at the catch point with his physical frame. Alexander's interception numbers are not there but he is this high on this list because he only gave up 353 yards in coverage in all of 2020. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 19. Ringo was the No. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2021 cornerback prospects at all levels of college football. The elite ballhawks excel in both zone and man-to-man coverage. As such, there's no better time to dive into early position rankings of the top returning players in college football. He had five solo tackles in the opener against Central Florida. Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska: The former three-star prospect is one of the most physical corners in the Big Ten. 8. Houston Texans land two of the top six prospects on PFF's big board: . Marylands Deonte Banks had a huge 2022 that put him on the map, and Mississippi States Emmanuel Forbes has added up 14 interceptions, including six returned for touchdowns, during his college career. Marshall didnt record a penalty in that span, nor did he allow any of his eight deep targets to be caught. He has five interceptions and 13 passes defended over the last two seasons. The Ducks will have one of the best secondaries in the league this fall. Mullen missed more than half of the 2021 season with an injury, but back in 2020, he was one of the top corners in the country. It was his length and technique to counter back-shoulder fades that really stood out a few times on tape. (with WWEs Corey Graves), Tyrese Maxey playing through knee injury in Game 1 vs. Celtics Monday, Players you can drop in fantasy baseball for Week 6 of 2023 MLB season, MLB lineups for Monday, May 1: Whos starting, whos sitting, Starting pitcher streamer rankings for fantasy baseball for Tuesday, May 2, Full field for 2023 Wells Fargo Championship, Comcast drops NFL Network and NFL RedZone from cable packages. 17. . He followed up that performance with four solo tackles against Washington State. Hell likely be an early favorite for the Jim Thorpe Award. TRE'VIUS HODGES-TOMLINSON, TCU After playing less than 100 snaps as a three-star true freshman in 2019, Hodges-Tomlinson struggled to a 45.4 coverage grade in TCU's 2020 opener. Oregon has one of the top cornerback duos in college football, and arguably the best secondary in the nation, so it's no surprise one of their cornerbacks made it onto my list. At Oklahoma State in 2021, Bernard-Converse had 11 passes defended as the Cowboys had their best defensive season in years. The Alabama native racked up eight total tackles and broke up two passes against Mississippi State. 11. Michigan States Ameer Speed plays good physical defense, and if he can avoid committing penalties, he could have a real upside. Should the Celtics Be Worrying About Jayson Tatum? Penn States Joey Porter, Jr. had 17 pass breakups in his college career. 2023 NFL Draft: Best Undrafted Free Agents. Did Steph Curry cook up the best Game 7 performance ever? Aside from Gonzalez and Witherspoon, there are plenty more corners who are heading to the NFL in the first round. "He forced tight coverage on over 57% of his targets in 2020, the highest rate among Power Five cornerbacks. Before his injury-riddled 2021 campaign, Ricks produced at an extraordinarily high level for a true freshman. 4 overall recruit in the 2020 class. Luter missed the final two outings due to injury, but we wont let that take away from what he did in 10 games as a starter. The Top Five 1. Thats not even half of that entire groups average.". He was also the No. Here's a look at the cornerback position in the 2023 draft. He broke up three passes apiece against Texas, Texas Tech and West Virginia. Derek Stingley Jr., LSU: The former five-star prospect is arguably one of the best cover corners in the SEC. Below are PFFs picks for the top-25 cornerbacks entering the 2022 college football season along with some superlatives at the end, including the biggest projections and sleepers. Before playing for the Crimson Tide, Jobe was a 247Sports Composite four-star recruit out of Cheshire, Connecticut. With Elam back in the lineup again this fall, the Gators will keep their amazing legacy of defensive backs on the gridiron. Stingley recorded a 91.7 PFF grade and 0.97wins above average (WAA)in that 2019 season, the latter being the best mark among non-quarterbacks all year.". He also broke up three passes against Texas a&M. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Clark didnt let his scholarship go to waste after he tallied 47 tackles and picked off three passes. Seattle held on to both of its first-rounders, selecting Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon at No. His length and ability to shut down receivers will be huge for Purdue in 2022. A CB that replaces a LB on the interior (usually split out from the line over a receiver) in suspected passing situations and/or to match offensive personnel. The former junior college transfer picked off two passes apiece in victories over Georgia Southern and Appalachian State. 12 ranked cornerback in the recruiting class of 2019. 6 Tennessee 155.20. He is a talented and experienced corner with nine career passes defended. The 2020 college football season featured a ton of talented cornerback play acrossevery single conference. His name is familiar and Porter brings the physicality that his dad brought to the football field. "Hes such a rare one that even Coach O isthinking aboutgiving him some reps on offense. Steele racked up 10 total stops, including six solo and broke up two passes in the win over rival UCLA. Some FCS games are graded after the season has completed to provide additional data for draft prospects of interest. Elijah Molden 5-10, 190 Washington 4. Woods is an outstanding zone corner who has the capability of being the best Big 12 defensive back in 2022. Brandon Crossley, SMU:The Dallas native recorded 21 tackles, intercepted four passes and broke up five more for the Mustangs last season. He was also the No. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The top safety prospect in this year's draft is Trevon Moehrig a free safety with good ball instincts (7 career interceptions which is the most amongst active . DJordan Strong, Coastal Carolina: The Mississippi native recorded 30 tackles, broke up seven passes and snagged five interceptions last season. 6-4. Two of the top three corners happen to play on the same team. 2020 Stats: 1 INT, 1 FF, 40 SOLO. Across 530 snaps as a true freshman in 2019, Duck recorded a 78.7 PFF grade a top-12 mark among Power Five true freshmen in the PFF College era (since 2014). 85 ranked cornerback in the recruiting class of 2016. He has earned an 83.5 coverage grade since 2020 with zero catches allowed in 10 of his games played. After being the third corner behind Ahmad Gardner and Coby Bryant in 2021, Bush is now the leader in the secondary. The former four-star prospect generated six total tackles, including five solo against Alabama in the SEC Championship. Coby Bryant, Cincinnati: Hes a big reason why the Bearcats defense only allowed seven passing touchdowns last season. Brendan Radley-Hiles, Washington: The one-time Nebraska commit started 32 games over the past three seasons with Oklahoma and racked up 115 tackles and three interceptions during that span. That puts him in the company of several stars, including 2022 first-round picks Derek Stingley Jr., Kaiir Elam and Trent McDuffie and NFL talents Adoree Jackson, Carlton Davis and Patrick Surtain II. Tre Avery, Rutgers: The former Ohio State recruit broke up a pass in seven of the Scarlet Knights first eight games last season. Before his time at Cincinnati, Gardner was a 247Sports Composite three-star recruit out of Detroit, Michigan. With players like Stingley and Ricks back in the Bayou Bengals secondary, its a reason their dubbed DBU. Another guy who has really stood out in that spot this season is Garrett Williams. 20. Gonzalez had 50 tackles and four interceptions for the Ducks in 2022, and Witherspoon had 40 tackles, three interceptions, and did not allow a touchdown in the entire 2022 season. The 2019 No. He also had three solo tackles against Oklahoma. Hodges-Tomlinson has improved each season and if he continues that trend, he will rise up this list. Avery had four solo tackles apiece against Purdue and Nebraska. Godspeed to the SEC wide receivers facing these two next year. In his entire career with Alabama, Jobe has made 91 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, 15 pass breakups, and one interception. Stevenson came back home to South Beach to play on the outside for Miami after two years playing for Georgia in the slot. Hell be a great addition to the Huskies. Rated by 247Sports composite scale as a three-star recruit in K-State's 2021 class, the underclassman originally chose Chris Klieman's squad over an offer from Colorado and a host of non-Power . Before joining the Hoosiers, Mullen was a 247Sports Composite three-star recruit out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). In 2022, Phillips will be a tough player to go up against. While the Gators lose. Malachi Moore, Alabama: Hes one of the most dynamic players on the Crimson Tides defense and makes clutch plays from his STAR position. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In his last matchup McCreary snagged an interception and broke up two passes in the victory at Mississippi State. Entering his junior year at Indiana in 2021, Mullen has totaled 65 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 17 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and three interceptions in 18 games over his first two seasons. For clarification, these lists are based on where these young men are today as college football players. Ringo sealed the National Championship Game for Georgia last season with his pick-six. From that point on, Woods was the highest-graded corner in the Power Five. Playing a ton of soft press and cover-three bail, Williams trusts his speed as receivers push vertically. The following week Moore had seven total tackles at Ole Miss. 2023 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders Trade Up And Select Michael Mayer No. He has the length and strength to give wide receivers a problem at the line at 6-foot-2 and 205-pounds but also rare long speed for that size. The 2019 four-star recruit allowed the fourth-lowest catch rate in the Power Five over that span at 42%. He had one pass defended and one interception in 2021. Will Shipley, Clemson Kobe Pace and Lyn-J Dixon are likely to occupy the top two spots on the depth chart for the Tigers. Not to mention Canteen generated four solo tackles and picked off two passes in the win over Troy. He had 13 passes defended in 2020, then produced two interceptions and seven passes defended in 2021. Hodges-Tomlinson, whos the nephew of TCU legend LaDainian, finished last season with first-team All-Big 12 and second-team AP All-America honors. After sitting out his first year on campus recovering from an injury, Ringo earned a starting spot in 2021 and produced a 73.3 coverage grade. He has proven to be the best corner returning to the ACC and has the skill set to make the leap to even higher levels of play in 2022. Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama Jaguars. The Mississippi native recorded a season-high, eight total tackles against Auburn. McCreary tallied three solo tackles, forced a fumble and picked off a pass in the opening win over Kentucky. TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU Horned Frogs. Not to mention he was named the leagues Newcomer of the Year and earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors. Here are the top 25 college football cornerbacks heading into the 2022 season. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH INDIANA FANS AT THEHOOSIER.COM ***** 8. The 5-foot-10, 165-pounder followed up that performance with nine total tackles, including six solo, against Boston College. He broke up at least two passes in four different conference clashes. All defensive backs are either blitzing or in man coverage (no help over the top). Prunty recorded a career-high, six total tackles against Iowa State. Gambling Problem? From Week 3 on, the five-star recruit earned a 78.6 coverage grade and allowed only 10 catches on 30 targets and 254 coverage snaps for 93 yards. He finished the year with one interception and four passes defended. video for Did Steph Curry cook up the best Game 7 performance ever? 22. Not many players transfer from LSU to Alabama, but Ricks made that decision. Coming off an 11-interception season during the 2021 NFL season expectations were set high for Diggs entering the 2022 NFL season. Hes more than willing to race up against running and screen plays while shooting his hips through tackles to take down guys reliably. Last year, he had five PBUs and four picks, of which he returned two to the house, along with putting up three tackles for loss. Abrams-Draine moved from slot corner (nickelback) in the 2021 scheme to outside corner last fall and still gave receivers trouble, finishing the year with 14 pass break-ups, second-most in the SEC. Top Cornerbacks: 16-32 16) Mike Hilton, Cincinnati Bengals 17) Trent McDuffie, Kansas City Chiefs 18) D.J. The hometown kid can also return kicks. Its all about reading the quarterbacks eyes and making a play on the ball. The six-foot-one, 190-pounder finished 2020 with second-team All-Pac-12 honors. (Lynn Harrington/stayaliveinpower5). The Baylor product is on the smaller end of the position at 5-foot-10, 188 pounds, but he makes up for it with his great all-around athleticism. Ricks' physicality at the line of scrimmage and catch point makes him a difficult cornerback to beat outright. Jared Carrabis, Dallas Braden and the guys from Baseball Is Dead are joined by WWE announcer Corey Graves to talk about the Pirates, wrestling crowds and more. Eligibility restrictions apply. Before playing for the Horned Frogs, Tomlinson-Hodges was a 247Sports Composite three-star recruit out of Waco, Texas. South Alabamas Darrell Luter is an interesting one to keep an eye on in 2021, he allowed just 12 receptions off 49 targets for 88 yards with four interceptions. We will continue to review film, attend showcases, camps and games to make sure we have the most honest, accurate results with each class. "He is just one of three outside corners in the Power Five who has generated a coverage grade above 75.0 in both man and zone coverage since 2019. In 2021, the Aggies inked five of the top 30 defensive ends as ranked by ESPN, which supplements an already impressive group that includes preseason All-SEC lineman DeMarvin Leal. *Shaun Wade 6-0, 194 Ohio State 2. 3. He finished the year with four interceptions and five passes defended. The California native also had an interception in victories over South Carolina and Florida. LSU defensive back Eli Ricks (1) runs with the ball after making an interception against Florida during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. Its officially reset time in college football. Porter Jr. needs to watch how physical he is with wide receivers this season to avoid flags. with the 36th pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL . Brown broke out in a big way last season, as he improved his 63.2 coverage grade from his 2020 true freshman season to an 84.0 mark in 2021. Bryant left a lasting impression with three solo tackles and his fourth pick in the Peach Bowl loss to Georgia. These 2022 college football recruiting rankings have been compiled after sifting through well over 2,000 names and even more video clips and highlight reels of the best high school football players in the country. The six-foot, 182-pounder picked off a pass against Georgia and Auburn. The following week he broke up three passes against Oklahoma. He doesnt panic down the field and makes some great high-point plays on the ball. After four successful years at Oklahoma State, Bernard-Converse joined LSU. His press performance was, (Photo: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports, USA TODAY Sports), Pro Football Focus' Anthony Treash recently released a ranking of the top-ten cornerbacksacross college football. Dont underestimate this 5-foot-9, 177-pound corner hes going to play far more physically than his size suggests.". These are not NFL Draft rankings, but rather focus on the best players in college football. McDuffie didn't have a chance to stuff the stat sheet in 2020 because of the Pac-12's shortened schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. *Caleb Farley 6-1, 207 Virginia Tech 5. 2022 Stats: 50 Solo, 0 FF, 3 INT, 14 PD. A technique in which the CB lines up on the line, face-to-face with his receiver, using physicality to disrupt the receiver's release and the timing of the route. Additional 2020 college football recruiting links: 2020 College Football Recruiting Tracker and Grades, 2020 College Football Top Recruiting Classes, $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. He also took an interception 90 yards to the house in the bowl victory over Tulsa. 5. His size also allows him to rip through the outside of tight-ends with no receivers to his size and he forcefully brings ball-carriers to the ground. He recorded his second and last interception of the season against Pittsburgh. He played just 436 snaps the past two seasons combined but still shined when on the field. Theres nothing like taking away an opposing teams top receiver and force them to alter their game plan. Darrell Luters name should be in any conversation about the most underrated player in college football. He was also the No. In terms of who is currently playing his position at the highest level, the standout corner has really made an impression on me. (Photo: M. Samek, 247Sports) 2020 stats: 26 tackles (1 for loss), 1 interception, 1 pass defended. The six-foot-two, 196-pounder ended his true freshman campaign with Freshman All-SEC and third-team AP All-America honors. Ringo did a good job of sticking with his receiver by allowing only two of his 36 targets in single coverage to have separation (seventh-lowest rate in the Power Five). Standing six-foot and weighing 205 pounds, Taylor-Britt is built more like a safety and he definitely hits like one. Floridas defense struggled in 2021 and Marshalls emergence can really help them improve this season. 4. He broke up two passes against Purdue and hauled in an interception in the finale win at Rutgers. A technique in which the CB shows press coverage before the snap and immediately drops off as the ball is snapped. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He makes sure to somehow get the ball carrier to the ground, where he can wrap around the knees or clutch a leg. 2021 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. Marshall didnt record a penalty in that span, nor did he allow any of his eight deep targets to be caught. Gainesville, FL, USA; LSU defensive back Eli Ricks (1) runs with the ball after making an interception during a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Dec. 12, 2020. Cincinnati made the College Football Playoff last season and Bush was a contributor. Before his injury-riddled 2021 campaign, Ricks produced at an extraordinarily high level for a true freshman. When a defensive player deflects or 'breaks up' a pass (statistic). Its quite clear he already has an excellent feel for the position and could be the first Thorpe Award winner from Alabama since star safety, Across 530 snaps as a true freshman in 2019, Duck recorded a 78.7 PFF grade a top-12 mark among Power Five true freshmen in the, CHARLES WOODS, WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS. "Hes at his best at the line of scrimmage playing in press coverage when he's allowed to rely on his length and physicality," Treash wrote. (Please note that this has nothing to do with pro potential. South Carolina Corner Cam Smith really took off last year and exploded onto the scene with 11 pass breakups. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 2021. The California native racked up seven total tackles, including five solo and broke up a pass at California. 51 overall recruit was the highest-graded outside corner in the country. College Footballs 20 best cornerbacks of 2021, Sydney Brown adding versatility to reigning NFC Champs defense, Iowa bolsters pipeline after having four players taken in 2023 NFL Draft, Jake Moody sets record for highest Michigan kicker ever drafted, Tuli Tuipulotu bringing pain and intensity to the Los Angeles Chargers, Chase Brown sets another milestone after becoming day three draft pick. 3 Michigan 199.94. We are on to the 2022 season, where teams across the country will compete for a chance to play for the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Theres still a lot to be figured out between now and then with team rosters and depth charts the transfer portal deadline is months away. Stroud earned a 92.2 PFF grade in 2021, tying with Bryce Young, and he was the seventh-highest-graded player at the position this past season. He has received plenty of playing time over his three years at Auburn and Pritchett is now a leader on the team. 5 Notre Dame 174.38. with the National Football League. 1. Now, did he make some mistakes this past season? Avery tallied seven tackles, including one for loss and an interception in the opening win over Michigan State. Smith was one of the unsung heroes of the 2021 season.
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