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Jess Root

LOOK: The NFL’s top cornerbacks entering 2023, per Touchdown Wire

Cornerback play is critical in the NFL. Teams must pass the ball and stop the pass. That requires pass rushers and guys who can cover.

Who are the best cornerbacks in the NFL? The Arizona Cardinals do not have any of them.

The top 11, plus some who get honorable mention are below, according to Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar. Read his full article for player breakdowns and film work.

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1. James Bradberry, Philadelphia Eagles

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2. Sauce Gardner, New York Jets

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3. Darius Slay, Philadelphia EEagles

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4. Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers

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5. Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers

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6. Pat Surtain, Denver Broncos

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7. D.J. Reed, New York Jets

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8. Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks

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9. Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens

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10. Patrick Peterson, Pittsburgh Steelers

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11. Jalen Ramsey, Miami Dolphins

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Honorable mention

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  • Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys
  • Stephon Gilmore, Dallas Cowboys
  • Jamel Dean, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Stephon Gilmore, Dallas Cowboys
  • Asante Samuel Jr., Los Angeles Chargers
  • Jonathan Jones, New England Patriots
  • Alontae Taylor, New Orleans Saints
  • Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
  • Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills
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