16 Davion Davis. For us, though, that one year was good enough to justify this slot. Tankersley played two games for the Vikings, starting against the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Mike Zimmer likes what the Vikings have in cornerbacks Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler. JUSTIN COLEMAN, DETROIT LIONS. The San Francisco 49ers have four cornerbacks under contract, and none of them started an NFL game last season. Hughes' interception, the fumble recovered by Waynes and the fumble he forced were three of the seven turnovers forced by the Vikings, giving Purple-clad fans that dominated the stands in Southern California plenty to celebrate. Even though only about 25 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. 1. Cornerback is a position the Minnesota Vikings were unafraid to spend on in 2020.. "Just waiting that long without playing football was killing me. Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots. Darius Slay, Detroit Lions. … The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Coleman is proving that he is … Now, Minnesota is cutting loose ends to create cap space ahead of the first day of the league year on March 17. Eric Smith. A list of all cornerback contracts in the NFL. Marvin Jones, Jr., caught four touchdown passes and helped Matthew Stafford total 364 yards through the air and a passer rating of 111.7 against the Vikings in Week 7. In Week 15 at the Los Angeles Chargers, Hughes recorded his first interception since his pro debut in Week 1 of the 2018 regular-season. Honestly, this will probably be the only “top cornerback” list where you will … ", – Hughes after Minnesota's Week 3 win over the Raiders, his first game action since October 2018, "It's [been] a hard season. In 2019, he was going step for step with Stanford’s Simi Fehoko, who has been timed in the 4.3s. 33 overall CB from 2019. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Vikings cornerback Holton … 2. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Rams CBs Troy Hill and Nickell Robey-Coleman. 1. Connect with Trevor Squire on Twitter @trevordsquire and join our Vikings community at Heavy on Vikings on Facebook. Man-coverage grade: 74.5. I tell my guys each and every day — I'm never going to give up, and I'm always a fighter. There are currently no white cornerbacks in the NFL. That left undrafted rookie Nate Meadors to step into the slot in Week 2 at Green Bay. After returning to the field in Week 11, he earned a coverage grade of 83.9 while allowing a passer rating of 41.9 on passes into his coverage. An injury in Week 1, however, forced him to miss three of Minnesota's next four games. Meadors spent most of 2019 on the practice squad. View the best photos from Vikings team photographers of defensive backs during the 2019 season. 2019 Season in Photos: Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes. He allowed zero touchdowns, picked off two passes and broke up another pair of passes, allowing a 31.1 quarterback rating. Minnesota Vikings coaching staff. After a strong Week 1 in which he helped ground Julio Jones and the Falcons, there were frustrations on the way to finishing with a career-low eight pass breakups and going without an interception for the first time since his rookie campaign. Tankersley was set to make $920K in 2021 and … Moore, Robby Anderson and Mike Evans — a list that includes some quality opponents. Tankersley, 27, was a third-round draft pick by the Dolphins in 2017 and showed promise as starting cornerback from Clemson’s 2017 national champion team. The team signed another four cornerbacks in free agency throughout the 2020 season to address a rash of injuries. His former Texas teammate Kris Boyd, who was selected in the seventh round, primarily contributed on special teams but also logged some quality reps as a replacement. White’s PFF grade might have fallen a bit … Peterson had the same skills, and the Cardinals’ new coaching staff will use him more judiciously–but there’s more to cornerback regression than the player’s skill set. Arm: 33.00. Despite Dantzler’s potential as a top outside cornerback in the league, Minnesota still needs help at cornerback. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Minnesota, however, was able to prevail thanks to a season-best 42 points. 81 Bisi Johnson. The timing of Alexander's first injury of 2019 unfortunately overlapped with the final couple of weeks that Mike Hughes was sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL that ended his rookie season. Minnesota saves $450,000 by cutting Tankersley and Hayes, per Pioneer Press reporter Chris Tomasson. 65.6 — The Vikings allowed opponents to complete 65.6 percent of their passes in 2019, which was the worst of any team that made the playoffs and sixth from the bottom of the NFL. Rhodes was a first-round pick in 2013 and was entering his third season when the Vikings drafted Diggs in the fifth round in 2015. Before the 2020 season started, Hill was named one of the top breakout candidates at his position by Pro Football Focus. Courtland Sutton caught five passes for 113 yards, including a 48-yarder, and completed a 38-yard pass to Tim Patrick against Minnesota in Week 11. Chris Harris, Jr. (DEN), 37. He received a more favorable Responsibility Rating than both Hill and Robey-Coleman due to his shadow-heavy role that … The Vikings fell behind the Broncos but were able to make adjustments and enable the offense to stage a dramatic comeback. 2. Vikings cornerbacks combined to record five of the team's 11 passes defensed against the New York Giants. He produced a couple of splash plays, especially against the Chargers when he recovered a fumble for the first time in his career and forced another. Vikings Cut 2 Cornerbacks in Cap-Clearing Move, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Alexander opened the fourth and final year of his rookie deal by impressing in the slot during training camp. — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 5, 2021. Byron Jones (DAL), 24. —Incredible length for the position with 33" arms on a big 6'1 … The Vikings released Cordrea Tankersley and Tae Hayes on Friday after both players were picked up late in 2020 and signed future deals in January. The team signed another four cornerbacks in free agency throughout the 2020 season to address a rash of injuries. You can ask any player that puts so much work and time into their craft, and that's how they're going to feel. Height: 6-1 Weight: 218 pounds Age: 30 years old Experience: 9 … It’s a mystery, but Sehorn was the last prominent white cornerback, with very few others sprinkled throughout the years in the interim between Sehorn’s retirement and now. The following cornerbacks are listed in order of their overall rankings, along with their 2019 teams: 8. Waynes started 14 games in the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. The Vikings announced on Friday that they've released cornerbacks Cordrea Tankersley and Tae Hayes. Powered by. Both players were considered practice-squad stashes and added depth to the group that saw Mike Hughes, Holton Hill and Mark Fields II land on the injured reserve and rookie Cameron Dantzler battle injuries throughout the season. 2019 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players: 10-6 (po:1-1) (2nd in NFC North), Coach: Mike Zimmer, ProBowl: Cook, Cousins, Griffen, Ham, Hunter, Kendricks, Rhodes, Smith That speed is a big reason why he only allowed one 25-plus-yard catch all season. Chark, Allen Robinson, D.J. 2020 NFL Cornerback Rankings 1. [Media members] ask me, 'Hey, Xavier, how do you think you played today?' He ran the ball to the Vikings sideline and handed it to assistant athletic trainer/physical therapist David Jantzi in gratitude for the role that Jantzi played in helping Hughes come back from his ACL injury. 40 Time: 4.51. Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills. Dantzler’s season can be separated into two distinct segments. It was an intriguing 2019… Slot cornerbacks matter, people. You are currently viewing the best cornerbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for a lot from Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes in 2019. For today, let’s talk about former Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts cornerback, Xavier Rhodes. 2019 Draft Snapshot: Cornerbacks Apr 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM. It's just me, being the guy that I am and working each and every day on my craft and not getting the results I want, of course you're going to be down on yourself. James Bradberry (CAR), 49. 32 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, is poised to remain the team’s slot corner, but beyond Gladney, the Vikings don’t have many reliable options for the spot opposite of Dantzler. Player Profile. But is the team stocked well enough at that position? Jalen Ramsey tied with Byron Jones as this study's No. 39 of 44. The receivers that Dantzler lined up across from most frequently during that stretch included D.J. 12 Chad Beebe. Gladney played outside before Hughes suffered a season-ending neck injury. 2021 NFL Free Agents Tracking the status and signings of all 2021 NFL free agents . Hand: 9.25. The Vikings lost a young contributor for the first month of the season. NFL Rankings PFF analyzes every player and every play of every game in the 2020 NFL season. How does this duo compare to some of the team’s greatest cornerback combinations? PFF's exclusive metrics provide Cornerback (CB) position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Our top cornerback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best defensive backs in college football. It's worth noting that other positions also affect an opponent's completion percentage, but cornerbacks can have a big say in breakups or interceptions. The browser you are using is no longer supported … Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2021 class and view expert mock drafts. © 2019 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. He posted the highest Pro Football Focus grade (88.0) of any cornerback in that span. That late-season surge earns Dantzler the first-team spot here, and it gives the Vikings some reason for optimism in their young cornerback group heading into the 2021 season. This tool includes all signings that happen during the Free Agency window only. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content out of Skol Nation! RELATED: The NFL’s 11 best slot defenders. Listed at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Gowan is one of the fastest cornerbacks in the country. EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings returned veteran cornerbacks Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes on the outside and nickel cornerback Mackensie Alexander, but injuries and inconsistencies hit the group in 2019. View the top photos of Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes from the 2019 season. I just had to stay patient, trust the process, and just do everything the trainers and my coaches wanted me to do, and I think everything worked out. It was up 7.2 percentage points from Minnesota's dominant 2017 season and also is the third-highest allowed rate by any Vikings team in 59 seasons. Moreover, the expiration date on top outside cornerbacks is frighteningly short, even in the best circumstances. Die-hard Vikings fan? Getty Alexander and Hughes suffered season-ending injuries after playing in Week 17, which prompted the Vikings to slide safety Andrew Sendejo into the slot. Height: 6-1. Jeff Gladney, drafted No. The Cleveland Browns enter the 2021 NFL offseason likely to target some of the top cornerbacks on the free agent market. Given Hughes’ injury history, the Vikings should consider bringing in a veteran from free agency or spend another early-round pick on another cornerback in the upcoming draft. Minnesota Vikings Roster Player Roster. Dantzler, the 11th cornerback taken in the 2020 NFL Draft, was named to the Pro Football Focus All-Rookie team for his second-half performance. The Vikings’ decision to draft Cameron Dantzler in the third round of last year’s draft paid dividends as Dantzler emerged as the best rookie cornerback after a resurgent second half of the season. 11 Laquon Treadwell. Team Reporter ... projecting as a high upside NFL cornerback if his play personality is consistently competitive." 63 total tackles (team stats) with 4 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble and 8 passes defensed, 58 total tackles (team stats) with 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception and 8 passes defensed, 43 total tackles (team stats) with 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception and 11 passes defensed, 38 total tackles (team stats) with 1 tackle for loss, 0.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception and 6 passes defensed, 12 total tackles (team stats) and 1 pass defensed, 12 total tackles (team stats) with 2 tackles for loss and a pass defensed. Rhodes returned for his eighth pro season and started 15 regular-season games (he did not play in the season finale when most starters were rested). Holton Hill's second pro season was stunted by a pair of consecutive four-game suspensions that prevented him from immediately picking up from a promising rookie season. ", – Rhodes between Minnesota's loss at Seattle and home win against Detroit. https://www.vikings.com/news/2019-vikings-position-recap-cornerbacks It’s unclear why there are no white players at the position, as essentially every other position has white players. Justin Layne*, CB, Michigan State. Ranking as PFF's No. In response to the exodus of all three of its 2019 starters at cornerback, the Vikings drafted three cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Over the Cap NFL Salary Cap, Player Contracts, Salaries, Bonuses and Analysis ... 2019 Cornerback Salaries The 11 denials accounted for 11.3 percent of the team's total 97 in 2019. The Vikings have released CB Tae Hayes and CB Cordrea Tankersley. He finished the final six games of the season allowing just 13 receptions on 27 targets for 128 yards. Cornerback is a position the Minnesota Vikings were unafraid to spend on in 2020. The Vikings are clearing cap space approaching the first day of the league year. 9 cornerback in 2019 and No. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Justin Layne, Michigan State. Wide receiver: 19 Adam Thielen. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports In response to the exodus of all three of its 2019 starters at cornerback, the Vikings drafted three cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Hayes, 23, was rostered by the Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted in 2019. Haynes appeared in one game for Minnesota after playing a pair of games for the Miami Dolphins last season. Seattle defeated Minnesota 37-30. Super Bowl Contender ‘Pushing Hard’ to Trade for Vikings’ Kirk Cousins: Report, Adam Thielen, Chad Greenway Sound off on Vikings’ New Coordinator Hire, Wild 3-Team Trade Proposal Has Vikings Dealing Cousins to Land Superstar, Stefon Diggs Has Strong Message on Vikings’ Justin Jefferson, Ex-Viking Stefon Diggs Sounds Off on Team’s New WR Coach, Vikings Rookie Justin Jefferson Fires Back at Kirk Cousins Critics. Minnesota put the brakes on rookie QB Daniel Jones by limiting him to 21-of-38 passing for 182 yards and a passer rating of 65.9. Weight: 192. Dec 2, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) shake hands after the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Before his injury in Week 8, Dantzler sported a coverage grade of 52.4, allowing a passer rating of 133.8 into his coverage. The Minnesota … You all know. 15 Brandon Zylstra. Follow the Heavy on Vikings Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content out of Skol Nation! Cornerback is a position the Minnesota Vikings were unafraid to spend on in 2020.