Top 5 Corners All-Time!

The Oakland Raider's Willie Brown
The Corner-back position is reserved for the best athletes on the field because they're sitting out there on an island and there's no hiding! These are the guys that can't afford to get caught sleeping. In a salute to Deion Sanders going into the Hall of Fame this weekend I've decided to take a look at the best to play this coveted position!

 Once again I don't need to look at stats to see who was the best at any position. This isn't basball which is essentially an individual sport played with other guys on the field at the same time. If you're batting it's completely up to you to hit the ball. If you're on base, it's completely up to you to steal a base etc. The game of football is the ultimate team sport. So therefore, your success in terms of the team is always contingent upon what your teammates do or not. So that's why I don't look at stats. Can you play?


1. Deion Sanders


"Prime Time"
No question that Deion was the best to ever do it because of not only his ability to shut half of the joint down but because he dared quarterbacks to throw it his way. He was definitely going to take it the distance whenever  he got hold to the ball.  Like I've said before nobody brought more swagger to the game of football than "Prime Time". When you look up the definition of corner Deion's picture comes up.

2. Rod Woodson


"Could do everything!"
Probably the most athletic guy I've ever seen. Wasn't known for his ability to hit but he wasn't paid to hit. He was paid to cover and that he did. No question "Woody" belongs in this group.

3. Ronnie Lott


"The Hitter"
The hardest hitting corner of all-time! This guy was way before his time when it came to playing the position. He was always going to let guys know that he was on the field by bringing the thunder on every play.
By the way: Ronnie Lott was a Pro Bowler at corner and at both safety positions! Look him up!

4. Darrell Green


 "Ageless Wonder"
He was deadly in one on one coverage because of his remarkable speed.

5. Champ Bailey

"Mr. Half Of The Field"

This guy was incredible to watch. He would literally shut down half of the field and had unbelievable technique at the corner position. No one could turn their hips better and more smoothly than Champ.


I know there are a lot of old timers that are wondering  why guys like Willie Brown, Mike Haynes and Mel Blunt didn't make the list. There is definitely a case for Charles Woodson as well because of his athletic ability.Can't put Darrelle Revis on there because he's only been great for a season and a half. Gotta put in work for longer than that bruh! However, my favorite question is, "Who am I going to take out to put them in?" That's not to say those guys weren't incredible corners but it's only a list a five. That's my list you guys, what's yours?


Holla At Ya Boy!
Jay Graves
Twitter: @jaygravesreport

3 comments:

  1. Ronnie Lott was a safety. Not a lockdown corner. You have to take him off the list and replace him with Charles Woodson. One of the most versatile defensive players ever to play the cornerback position.

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  2. Ronnie Lott played Corner, Free and Strong safety! Look him up bruh!

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  3. But the conversation is about cornerbacks. He wasn't known as a "lockdown" corner; however, at safety..he was a force to be reckoned with because nobody wanted to catch the ball on his side of the field.

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