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Inside the Pro Football Focus Cornerback Rankings: How PFF Grades the NFL's Elite Pass Defenders

"Evaluating the cornerback position in the modern NFL is one of the most challenging tasks for scouts, coaches, and front offices. Traditional box score statistics like interceptions and passes defensed often fail to capture the true impact of a defensive back. A cornerback who records five interceptions might also surrender 800 yards and eight touchdowns over the course of a season due to overly aggressive play. Conversely, a true "lockdown" corner might finish a season with zero interceptions and only a handful of pass breakups simply because opposing quarterbacks refuse to throw in his direction. To solve this analytical dilemma, Pro Footba..."

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