We utilized the Pro Football Focus (PFF) database and grading system to take a look at the highest-graded returning cornerbacks across FCS football entering the 2023 season.
Each player’s PFF Grade represents their overall defensive grade from the 2022 season, including postseason games. Cornerbacks who played 20% of the minimum number of snaps were included in the rankings below. All rankings and statistics were gathered using the Pro Football Focus database.
*NOTE: These rankings are not the official Bluebloods FCS Positional Rankings For The 2023 Season*
1. Eric Haney (San Diego)
PFF Defensive Grade: 89.5
2022 Statistics: 48 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 7 pass breakups, 88.7 coverage grade
2. Franky West (Eastern Kentucky)
PFF Defensive Grade: 89.0
2022 Statistics: 48 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 90.4 coverage grade
3. Carlvainsky Decius (Morgan State)
PFF Defensive Grade: 88.8
2022 Statistics: 23 total tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, 1 defensive touchdown, 89.6 coverage grade
4. Quinn Warweg (Butler)
PFF Defensive Grade: 87.3
2022 Statistics: 26 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups, 0 touchdowns allowed, 89.7 coverage grade
5. Marcus Harris (Idaho)
PFF Defensive Grade: 86.7
2022 Statistics: 53 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 14 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, 1 defensive touchdown, 85.0 coverage grade
6. DyShawn Gales (South Dakota State)
PFF Defensive Grade: 85.3
2022 Statistics: 31 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 interceptions, 10 pass breakups, 86.5 coverage grade
7. Cally Chizik (Furman)
PFF Defensive Grade: 84.8
2022 Statistics: 29 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 9 pass breakups, 88.8 coverage grade
8. Robert Javier (Towson)
PFF Defensive Grade: 83.7
2022 Statistics: 37 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 14 pass breakups, 90.2 coverage grade
9. Cam Sims (Mercer)
PFF Defensive Grade: 83.6
2022 Statistics: 30 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, 85.8 coverage grade
10. Corbin Walker (Montana)
PFF Defensive Grade: 83.5
2022 Statistics: 31 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, 8 pass breakups, 86.1 coverage grade
11. Kahzir Brown (Maine)
PFF Defensive Grade: 83.3
2022 Statistics: 53 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 1 defensive touchdown, 85.9 coverage grade
12. Maxwell Anderson (Weber State)
PFF Defensive Grade: 83.0
2022 Statistics: 44 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 16 pass breakups, 2 blocked field goals, 81.0 coverage grade
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T-13. Murvin Kenion III (Idaho)
PFF Defensive Grade: 82.8
2022 Statistics: 36 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 11 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, 84.1 coverage grade
T-13. A.J. Seay (North Alabama)
PFF Defensive Grade: 82.8
2022 Statistics: 38 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 82.0 coverage grade
15. Eddie Morales III (Monmouth)
PFF Defensive Grade: 82.2
2022 Statistics: 17 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups, 86.7 coverage grade
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