Henry Roldán
The NFL is about to start its 2022 season, and here at JefeBet we bring you a small analysis of who are projected to be the best cornerbacks in the circuit in the upcoming season.
Of course the fight is quite complicated and many will have other favorites, but here we leave you with those who are considered the top 10 in American football.
Top 10 Cornerbacks in the NFL 2022
10.- Jaire Alexander – Green Bay Packers
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 13 | 3 | 1 |
Despite playing only four games last season due to a shoulder injury, Jaire Alexander has proven to be one of the best with the Packers, and his call-up to the Pro-Bowl in 2020 proves it.
The 25-year-old cornerback has five interceptions and 44 passes defended after 48 games played. No wonder why Green Bay just renewed him for four seasons and $84 million.
9.- A.J. Terrell– Atlanta Falcons
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 81 | 16 | 3 |
After a rather inconsistent rookie season, A.J. Terrell dazzled last season despite being on one of the NFL’s worst defenses. According to NFL Next Gen, the corner was one of the fewest pass completions allowed while being the closest defender by allowing 30 receptions on 73 throws for 41.1%. Also, his 0.6 yards allowed per play were the lowest in the circuit among outside corners with at least 300 plays of coverage.
8.- Marlon Humphrey – Baltimore Ravens
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 58 | 13 | 1 |
After a 2021 season that was complicated by a season-ending injury and extra work within a depleted Ravens defense, Marlon Humphrey is shaping up to be one of the top cornerbacks next season.
In 2019, he went to his first Pro-Bowl and was selected to the All-Pro team, while in 2020 no one forced more fumbles than him (8).
7.- Tre’Davious White – Buffalo Bills
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 41 | 6 | 1 |
One of the reasons the Bills rank as one of the best defenses on the circuit in recent seasons is the work done by Tre’Davious White at cornerback. Losing him last season after Week 11 was a tough blow for Buffalo, as the experienced player is a key part of the team’s scheme.
In 2019, he was co-leader in the league in interceptions (6) and now, almost recovered from his knee injury, he is expected to be back among the best sooner or later this year.
6.- Denzel Ward – Cleveland Browns
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 43 | 10 | 3 |
For many, the Browns have one of the best cornerbacks in man-to-man coverage in the entire circuit. Denzel Ward is a headache for opposing offensive coordinators and if he stays healthy, something he has struggled to do throughout his career, he will soon be in the top 5.
With at least two interceptions in each of his first four seasons, 50 passes defended in 52 games and a pass complete percentage against of just 53.5% in 2021, $100.5 million that the Browns have just given him for the next five seasons look very fair.
Trevon Diggs – Dallas Cowboys
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 52 | 21 | 11 |
Although Trevon Diggs is coming off one of the best seasons for any cornerback in recent years, the Cowboys’ player generates some doubts in the defense because of his aggressiveness to go after the ovoids.
While he finished as the leader in interceptions (11) and total yards gained (142), according to NFL Next Gen, Diggs allowed 790 yards and 46-86 when he was the closest defender to a receiver. Something he should improve for this campaign by having a little more experience.
4.- J.C. Jackson – Los Angeles Chargers
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 58 | 23 | 8 |
No, you are not wrong, J.C. Jackson is a defensive wing with cornerback duties and is one of the best in the NFL.
Signed for five seasons and $82.5 million by the Chargers, the player is coming off leading the circuit in passes defended with 23 and finished second in interceptions (8), one fewer than he totaled in 2020 when he finished with nine. A crazy acquisition for a Los Angeles defense that will be a nightmare for opponents.
3.- Xavien Howard – Miami Dolphins
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 50 | 16 | 5 |
When we enter the top 3 of our list, any of these men can be considered the best of the cornerbacks, Xavien Howard being a true proof of this.
The Dolphins corner, who just signed a five-year, $90 million extension, led the league in interceptions in 2018 and 2020, while two years ago no one defended more passes than he did. He already has three Pro-Bowl appearances, an All-Pro selection, and has been lauded by several opponents as the league’s top cornerback in man-to-man coverage.
2.- Marshon Lattimore – New Orleans Saints
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 68 | 19 | 3 |
The 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year takes our second spot on the list of best corners because he is capable of doing everything on the gridiron. He has the ability to defend both man-to-man and open court, as well as play zone and attack short passes effectively.
The four-time Pro-Bowler is the leader of the Saints defense, recording five interceptions and 30 passes defended in 30 games over the past two seasons.
1.- Jalen Ramsey – Los Angeles Rams
| Total Tackles | Defended Passes | Interceptions |
| 77 | 16 | 4 |
Although for many Jalen Ramsey‘s 2021 campaign was not the best in the circuit, let’s remember that this man played at the same level of almost every corner with both shoulders injured.
The Rams’ player is considered the best at the position for at least the last five years and, now recovered from his injuries, should once again be a nightmare for offenses on coverage plays. Not for nothing has he been a five-time Pro-Bowler and a three-time selection to the league’s All-Pro team.
