{"id":435513,"date":"2022-04-22T05:57:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T02:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T05:57:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T02:57:18","slug":"ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"#Ranking the top cornerbacks in 2022 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddd3701479\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddd3701479\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#%E2%80%9CRanking_the_top_cornerbacks_in_2022_NFL_Draft%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Ranking the top cornerbacks in 2022 NFL Draft&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#1_Ahmad_Gardner_Cincinnati_6-3_200_pounds\" >1. Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati, 6-3, 200 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#2_Derek_Stingley_Jr_LSU_6-0_195_pounds\" >2. Derek Stingley Jr., LSU, 6-0, 195 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#3_Andrew_Booth_Clemson_6-0_200_pounds\" >3. Andrew Booth, Clemson, 6-0, 200 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#4_Trent_McDuffie_Washington_5-11_195_pounds\" >4. Trent McDuffie, Washington, 5-11, 195 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#5_Kaiir_Elam_Florida_6-2_196_pounds\" >5. Kaiir Elam, Florida, 6-2, 196 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#6_Kyler_Gordon_Washington_6-0_200_pounds\" >6. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#7_Roger_McCreary_Auburn_5-11_189_pounds\" >7. Roger McCreary, Auburn, 5-11, 189 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#8_Coby_Bryant_Cincinnati_6-1_191_pounds\" >8. Coby Bryant, Cincinnati, 6-1, 191 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#9_Marcus_Jones_Houston_5-8_185_pounds\" >9. Marcus Jones, Houston, 5-8, 185 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#10_Cam_Taylor-Britt_Nebraska_5-11_200_pounds\" >10. Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska, 5-11, 200 pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#Late_riser\" >Late riser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#Falling_fast\" >Falling fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/ranking-the-top-cornerbacks-in-2022-nfl-draft\/#Small-school_wonder\" >Small-school wonder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CRanking_the_top_cornerbacks_in_2022_NFL_Draft%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Ranking the top cornerbacks in 2022 NFL Draft&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>The Post\u2019s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in this year\u2019s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ahmad_Gardner_Cincinnati_6-3_200_pounds\"><\/span>1. Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati, 6-3, 200 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Built physically (long arms) and mentally (supreme confidence) to play press-man coverage, as he did for 851 career snaps. Allowed 13 catches for 117 yards last season and did not surrender a touchdown in 33 career <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Derek_Stingley_Jr_LSU_6-0_195_pounds\"><\/span>2. Derek Stingley Jr., LSU, 6-0, 195 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Might have been a top-five pick in 2020 if eligible after 21 passes defended and six interceptions as a true freshman, when practice battles with Ja\u2019Marr Chase were legendary. Lower-body injuries last two seasons raised concern.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Andrew_Booth_Clemson_6-0_200_pounds\"><\/span>3. Andrew Booth, Clemson, 6-0, 200 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Down year for a defense known for producing first-round talents, but good year for Booth. Tracks downfield throws and only committed one pass-interference penalty in three years. Guilty of over-pursuit and allowing yards after catch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/andrew-booth-clemson-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. #23 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after making an interception\" class=\"wp-image-21996858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/andrew-booth-clemson-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/andrew-booth-clemson-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/andrew-booth-clemson-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Andrew Booth<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Trent_McDuffie_Washington_5-11_195_pounds\"><\/span>4. Trent McDuffie, Washington, 5-11, 195 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of stickiest cover corners available because he understands route-running, and his eyes and feet communicate. Size is a concern. Will he be outmuscled by top pro receivers? Only two career interceptions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Kaiir_Elam_Florida_6-2_196_pounds\"><\/span>5. Kaiir Elam, Florida, 6-2, 196 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coming off least productive of his three seasons. Physicality is good for press-man coverage but also shows up when he drops his shoulder on running backs or sheds blocks to challenge bubble screens. Son of a former NFL player.<\/p>\n<p>        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Podcast\" width=\"100%\" height=\"188px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.acast.com\/fae5b95d-1ca9-5e3b-a486-796f62b40b29\/625f90f21f4ad40013f9066d?accentColor=2a2a2a&amp;bgColor=f6f6f6&amp;font-family=proxima%20nova&amp;logo=false&amp;secondaryColor=cc3333\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><br \/>\n        <\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Kyler_Gordon_Washington_6-0_200_pounds\"><\/span>6. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other half of arguably nation\u2019s best cornerback tandem. One-year starter who didn\u2019t sulk after losing a competition to McDuffie earlier in career. Explosive athlete who can take chances and fall back on his speed to close gaps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Roger_McCreary_Auburn_5-11_189_pounds\"><\/span>7. Roger McCreary, Auburn, 5-11, 189 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Classic case of development over time into SEC\u2019s leader with 16 passes defended in 2021. Susceptible to flags because he is handsy and emotional. Versatility to line up inside is a bonus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Coby_Bryant_Cincinnati_6-1_191_pounds\"><\/span>8. Coby Bryant, Cincinnati, 6-1, 191 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Named after late iconic NBA star. Four-year starter went to next level playing opposite Gardner, with 25 passes defended and seven interceptions in 2020-21. Uses hands to disrupt receivers at the snap.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/coby-bryant-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Coby Bryant #7 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates an interception \" class=\"wp-image-21996842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/coby-bryant-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/coby-bryant-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/coby-bryant-nfl-draft-2022.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Coby Bryant<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Marcus_Jones_Houston_5-8_185_pounds\"><\/span>9. Marcus Jones, Houston, 5-8, 185 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ten career interceptions, including four in his two pre-transfer years at Troy. Former receiver knows what to do with ball in his hands, including nine career return touchdowns (six kickoffs, three punts). Undersized to play on outside.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n    <\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Cam_Taylor-Britt_Nebraska_5-11_200_pounds\"><\/span>10. Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska, 5-11, 200 pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Led team in passes defended or interceptions in three straight years, and blocked a field goal on special teams in 2021. Played some safety in 2021. Doesn\u2019t shy away from running backs loose on the edge.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Late_riser\"><\/span>Late riser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tariq Woolen, UT-San Antonio, 6-4, 205 pounds:<\/strong> Size and speed combination. Fastest play speed (22.45 miles per hour) of any player in Senior Bowl\u2019s history recording times. Followed up with 4.26-second 40-yard dash (and 42-inch vertical jump) at combine. Former wide receiver needs technical development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falling_fast\"><\/span>Falling fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bryant:<\/strong> All he does is produce. Named top cornerback on National Team at Senior Bowl in vote by receivers. Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation\u2019s best defensive back) rarely slips past second round. But is he toolsy enough athletically?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small-school_wonder\"><\/span>Small-school wonder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Zyon McCollum, Sam Houston State, 6-2, 202 pounds: <\/strong>Nose for the ball turned up 13 interceptions and six forced fumbles in 56 (!) career games. Possesses size, athleticism and range to play press-man coverage but his average speed might bump him to safety.\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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