The Vikings fell behind the Broncos but were able to make adjustments and enable the offense to stage a dramatic comeback. White’s PFF grade might have fallen a bit … For us, though, that one year was good enough to justify this slot. 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. In 2019, he was going step for step with Stanford’s Simi Fehoko, who has been timed in the 4.3s. 81 Bisi Johnson. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. RELATED: The NFL’s 11 best slot defenders. The team signed another four cornerbacks in free agency throughout the 2020 season to address a rash of injuries. Height: 6-1. The Vikings lost a young contributor for the first month of the season. 2020 NFL Cornerback Rankings 1. Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2021 class and view expert mock drafts. The Cleveland Browns enter the 2021 NFL offseason likely to target some of the top cornerbacks on the free agent market. A list of all cornerback contracts in the NFL. 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. 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. 2021 NFL Free Agents Tracking the status and signings of all 2021 NFL free agents . for the latest breaking news, rumors and content out of Skol Nation! The receivers that Dantzler lined up across from most frequently during that stretch included D.J. https://www.vikings.com/news/2019-vikings-position-recap-cornerbacks 39 of 44. 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. Dantzler’s season can be separated into two distinct segments. 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. 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. 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. Listed at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Gowan is one of the fastest cornerbacks in the country. PFF's exclusive metrics provide Cornerback (CB) position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Getty This tool includes all signings that happen during the Free Agency window only. Connect with Trevor Squire on Twitter @trevordsquire and join our Vikings community at Heavy on Vikings on Facebook. 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. 2. That speed is a big reason why he only allowed one 25-plus-yard catch all season. Our top cornerback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the best defensive backs in college football. It was an intriguing 2019… Jeff Gladney, drafted No. 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. Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills. —Incredible length for the position with 33" arms on a big 6'1 … Alexander and Hughes suffered season-ending injuries after playing in Week 17, which prompted the Vikings to slide safety Andrew Sendejo into the slot. Justin Layne*, CB, Michigan State. 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. An injury in Week 1, however, forced him to miss three of Minnesota's next four games. Hayes, 23, was rostered by the Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted in 2019. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. 1. He finished the final six games of the season allowing just 13 receptions on 27 targets for 128 yards. 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 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. 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. In response to the exodus of all three of its 2019 starters at cornerback, the Vikings drafted three cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Powered by. How does this duo compare to some of the team’s greatest cornerback combinations? 9 cornerback in 2019 and No. JUSTIN COLEMAN, DETROIT LIONS. Darius Slay, Detroit Lions. You can ask any player that puts so much work and time into their craft, and that's how they're going to feel. Weight: 192. The team signed another four cornerbacks in free agency throughout the 2020 season to address a rash of injuries. The browser you are using is no longer supported … Mike Zimmer likes what the Vikings have in cornerbacks Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 12 Chad Beebe. 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. Waynes started 14 games in the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. 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. Arm: 33.00. 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. Die-hard Vikings fan? 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. Now, Minnesota is cutting loose ends to create cap space ahead of the first day of the league year on March 17. Minnesota, however, was able to prevail thanks to a season-best 42 points. 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. 16 Davion Davis. The Vikings announced on Friday that they've released cornerbacks Cordrea Tankersley and Tae Hayes. Rams CBs Troy Hill and Nickell Robey-Coleman. Despite Dantzler’s potential as a top outside cornerback in the league, Minnesota still needs help at cornerback. 2019 Season in Photos: Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes. Wide receiver: 19 Adam Thielen. Man-coverage grade: 74.5. Team Reporter ... projecting as a high upside NFL cornerback if his play personality is consistently competitive." Moreover, the expiration date on top outside cornerbacks is frighteningly short, even in the best circumstances. View the top photos of Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes from the 2019 season. Cornerback is a position the Minnesota Vikings were unafraid to spend on in 2020.. 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. "Just waiting that long without playing football was killing me. 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. [Media members] ask me, 'Hey, Xavier, how do you think you played today?' 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. 40 Time: 4.51. 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. But is the team stocked well enough at that position? ", – Hughes after Minnesota's Week 3 win over the Raiders, his first game action since October 2018, "It's [been] a hard season. Before the 2020 season started, Hill was named one of the top breakout candidates at his position by Pro Football Focus. Ranking as PFF's No. 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. ", – Rhodes between Minnesota's loss at Seattle and home win against Detroit. 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. 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. 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. Haynes appeared in one game for Minnesota after playing a pair of games for the Miami Dolphins last season. Alexander opened the fourth and final year of his rookie deal by impressing in the slot during training camp. He allowed zero touchdowns, picked off two passes and broke up another pair of passes, allowing a 31.1 quarterback rating. 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. For today, let’s talk about former Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts cornerback, Xavier Rhodes. James Bradberry (CAR), 49. I tell my guys each and every day — I'm never going to give up, and I'm always a fighter. 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. NFL Rankings PFF analyzes every player and every play of every game in the 2020 NFL season. 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. Tankersley played two games for the Vikings, starting against the Detroit Lions in Week 16. The Vikings have released CB Tae Hayes and CB Cordrea Tankersley. Tankersley was set to make $920K in 2021 and … Cornerback is a position the Minnesota Vikings were unafraid to spend on in 2020. 15 Brandon Zylstra. Byron Jones (DAL), 24. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Honestly, this will probably be the only “top cornerback” list where you will … The Vikings are clearing cap space approaching the first day of the league year. Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots. 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. Seattle defeated Minnesota 37-30. Coleman is proving that he is … Height: 6-1 Weight: 218 pounds Age: 30 years old Experience: 9 … The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Moore, Robby Anderson and Mike Evans — a list that includes some quality opponents. He posted the highest Pro Football Focus grade (88.0) of any cornerback in that span. Minnesota saves $450,000 by cutting Tankersley and Hayes, per Pioneer Press reporter Chris Tomasson. Hand: 9.25. Vikings cornerbacks combined to record five of the team's 11 passes defensed against the New York Giants. Chris Harris, Jr. (DEN), 37. That left undrafted rookie Nate Meadors to step into the slot in Week 2 at Green Bay. It’s unclear why there are no white players at the position, as essentially every other position has white players. Slot cornerbacks matter, people. 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. You are currently viewing the best cornerbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Vikings cornerback Holton … The Minnesota … 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. 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. There are currently no white cornerbacks in the NFL. Minnesota Vikings coaching staff. View the best photos from Vikings team photographers of defensive backs during the 2019 season. In response to the exodus of all three of its 2019 starters at cornerback, the Vikings drafted three cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Minnesota Vikings Roster Player Roster. The following cornerbacks are listed in order of their overall rankings, along with their 2019 teams: 8. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for a lot from Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes in 2019. 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. 2019 Draft Snapshot: Cornerbacks Apr 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM. 33 overall CB from 2019. 1. — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 5, 2021. Cornerback is a position the Minnesota Vikings were unafraid to spend on in 2020. Player Profile. Eric Smith. Meadors spent most of 2019 on the practice squad. Jalen Ramsey tied with Byron Jones as this study's No. You all know. Vikings Cut 2 Cornerbacks in Cap-Clearing Move, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Chark, Allen Robinson, D.J. 11 Laquon Treadwell. 2. 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). … Justin Layne, Michigan State. Gladney played outside before Hughes suffered a season-ending neck injury. He received a more favorable Responsibility Rating than both Hill and Robey-Coleman due to his shadow-heavy role that … The San Francisco 49ers have four cornerbacks under contract, and none of them started an NFL game last season. 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. Before his injury in Week 8, Dantzler sported a coverage grade of 52.4, allowing a passer rating of 133.8 into his coverage. Follow the Heavy on Vikings Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content out of Skol Nation! © 2019 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved.