Here are all the details about the top ten cornerbacks heading into the upcoming 2022/2023 NFL season.
The upcoming exciting season of the NFL is upon us. All the teams have used the offseason to their benefit, as they hope to make a strong run toward their goal in the season.
There are many important positions on the field when it comes to the NFL. However, the position where it requires a lot of skill, as well as the presence of mind, is the cornerback position.
The top cornerbacks in the league usually are set to cover the best wide receiver on the opposing team. Due to it, having a great cornerback on your team is a great advantage. Otherwise, the opposition will flame your defense, and their wide receiver will have a feast.
There are many top cornerbacks in the league, but here we are going to discuss the top 10 cornerbacks heading into the 2022/2023 NFL season.
10. Stephen Gilmore – Indianapolis Colts
Even though Stephen Gilmore is getting older, he is still one of the best DBs in the league. Last season he played for the Carolina Panthers, but in the offseason, he signed a new deal with the Colts. His presence is enough to make the WRs think differently, as he has been a legend of the game.
He has played 10 seasons for the Patriots, Bills, and Panthers. Gilmore has had 374 solo tackles, 53 assists, 1.0 sack, 3 fumble recoveries, and 27 interceptions. He was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls. Moreover, he has also won 1 Defensive Player of the Year award and 1 championship.
9. Trevon Diggs – Dallas Cowboys
Trevon Diggs is a rising star in this league. He has his flaws, and sometimes the WRs of the opposing team get the better of him, but there is no denying his talent. Last season he had the most interceptions (11) in the NFL.
That speaks the volume of his presence on the Dallas Cowboys defense. Trevon Diggs has played 2 seasons for the Cowboys. He has had 92 solo tackles, 18 assists, 1.0 sack, and 14 interceptions.
8. Denzel Ward – Cleveland Browns
Denzel Ward is also one of the most promising young defensive players in the league. He is one of the best at his position and is an important part of the Browns’ defense that is led by Myles Garrett and him.
We can expect another big season from the former highest-paid CB in NFL history. Denzel Ward has played 4 seasons for the Browns. He has had 151 solo tackles, 35 assists, 0.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 10 interceptions. Ward was selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.
7. Xavien Howard – Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have an explosive offense for the upcoming season of the NFL. However, one of their most important players still is their DB Xavien Howard.
He is the leader of their defense, and working with receivers like Jaylen Waddle, and Tyreek Hill on a daily basis is going to improve his game even more.
Xavien Howard has played 6 seasons for the Dolphins. He has had 187 solo tackles, 54 assists, 2.0 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 27 interceptions. He was selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.
6. Darius Slay – Philadelphia Eagles
Darius Slay remains one of the most underrated players in the league. He has performed exceptionally well every season and has a huge season ahead of him. The Eagles have massively improved their roster, and Slay will serve a very important role in their success.
Darius Slay has played 9 seasons for the Lions and Eagles. He has had 389 solo tackles, 69 assists, 1.0 sack, 4 fumble recoveries, and 23 interceptions. Slay has been selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls.
5. Marlon Humphrey – Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are once again healthy and are looking to make a run toward Super Bowl. Their CB1 Marlon Humphrey has a huge task ahead of him. The AFC is stacked and he will be up against elite quarterbacks every other day.
He has been one of the best DBs in the game over the years, and we expect him to step up once again in a big year for the Ravens. Marlon Humphrey has played 5 seasons for the Ravens. He has had 228 solo tackles, 48 assists, 2.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 9 interceptions. He was also selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.
4. Tre’Davious White – Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are loaded. They added Von Miller to what was an already stacked defense. Their DB Tre’Davious White is one of the best in the game. Quarterback Josh Allen has high regard for White, and receiving praise from one of the best quarterbacks in the game is a great compliment for any DB.
Tre’Davious White has played 5 seasons for the Bills. He has had 216 solo tackles, 63 assists, 3.0 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries, and 16 interceptions. He was selected to play in 1 Pro Bowl.
3. Marshon Lattimore
The New Orleans Saints are going to have one of the best secondaries in the NFL. They added Tyrann Mathieu at Safety to pair up with Marshon Lattimore who is one of the best DBs in the league. The addition of Mathieu will help Lattimore even more, as he has one of the best safeties in the game to help him.
Marshon Lattimore has played 5 seasons for the Saints. He has had 245 solo tackles, 53 assists, 5 fumble recoveries, and 13 interceptions. He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls and has won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
2. Jaire Alexander – Green Bay Packers
There is no doubt about Jaire Alexander. Many think he makes a case for being the best cornerback in the NFL, and he has the stats to back this up. Playing on the same team as Aaron Rodgers brings pressure on every player, but Jaire has embraced it.
He has gotten better every single year and is now a huge part of the Packers every season. Jaire Alexander has played 4 seasons for the Packers. He has had 160 solo tackles, 28 assists, 1.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 5 interceptions.
1. Jalen Ramsey – Los Angeles Rams
Jalen Ramsey is unarguably the best cornerback in the league. Coming off a Super Bowl win last season, we are going to see an even more motivated version of Ramsey. Since he stepped into the league, he has been one of the best at his position. Heading into the new NFL season, Ramsey is the best cornerback in the league.
Jalen Ramsey has played 6 seasons for the Rams and Jaguars. He has had 311 solo tackles, 53 assists, 1 fumble recovery, and 15 interceptions. He was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls and has won 1 championship.
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