Who’s the Best Cornerback in the NFL?
The NFL is full of talented cornerbacks, but who is the best of the best? We take a look at the top cornerbacks in the league and make our case for who we think is the best.
Introduction
In the NFL, the cornerback position is one of the most important on the field. A good cornerback can shut down an opponent’s top receiver, making it difficult for them to move the ball down the field.
There are a lot of great cornerbacks in the NFL today, but who is the best? This is a hotly contested debate, and there are a few players who could lay claim to the title. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of the top contenders and try to make a case for each one.
Aqib Talib
Aqib Talib, who plays for the New England Patriots, is widely considered to be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler, and he was named First-Team All-Pro in 2016. Talib is known for his physicality and his ability toshut down opposing receivers.
Marcus Peters
Peters is arguably the best cornerback in the NFL. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Peters is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time First-team All-Pro. In 2015, he was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Peters has 19 career interceptions and has returned seven of them for touchdowns, which is an NFL record.
Chris Harris Jr.
Chris Harris Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas, and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
Harris has been selected to four Pro Bowls, and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2016. He was also named the Defensive Player of the Year by the NFL 101 Awards in 2016.
Xavier Rhodes
Xavier Rhodes is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He is tall, physically imposing, and has great ball skills. He is also a very good tackler.
Conclusion
After looking at the statistics, it is clear that Richard Sherman is the best cornerback in the NFL. He has more interceptions, more passes defended, and a lower opponents’ passer rating than any other cornerback in the league. He also has more tackles than any other cornerback except for one.
