Top 5 best NFL Cornerbacks from the 2022 Regular Season

New York Jets v Philadelphia Eagles
Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets smiles from the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Jets defeated the Eagles 24-21.

The cornerback position is one of the trickiest positions of the Gridiron. It requires a hundred percent concentration, stamina, and the ability to go up against the fastest players in the league. Thus, world-class cornerbacks are hard to find, but when they are found, they are well appreciated.

Here we will be ranking the five best cornerbacks in the NFL, the players that have mastered the hard-to-grasp position.

The Top Five Best NFL Cornerbacks from the 2022 Regular Season

Here are the five best CBs in the National Football League today.

#5 Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams

Jalen Ramsey has been the best cornerback in the NFL since the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted him into the league. Ramsay is a staple at his position, and is one of the hardest players to Moss.

He might not have played the best football of his career this year, but it is almost impossible to make a top-five CB list without including Jalen Ramsey.

He was among the few bright spots on an otherwise horrible 2022 regular season for the Los Angeles Rams and will be looking for a better season in 2023 to move higher up this list.

#4 James Bradberry, Philadelphia Eagles

A key clog in one of the meanest defenses in the league, James Bradberry, came into his own this season. Alongside Darius Slay, Bradberry kept opposing wide receivers quiet, and he has been nothing short of sensational all season long.

He is one of the best offseason signings of the year, and his addition has helped take the Eagles to new heights. The league took notice of his impact, as he was selected to be the 2nd team All-Pro for the season.

#3 Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers had a forgettable 2022 regular season, but Alexander Jaire remained one of their bright spots. Alexander has a knack for coming up clutch when his side needs him the most, and showcased his bag of tricks week in and week out.

His athletic skill set allowed him to play all three cornerback spots, and his extra sharpness gave him ample opportunities to close down on his opponents. The Green Bay defense didn't play up to their potential, but Alexander was not the reason why. Moreover, he earned a second-team All-Pro selection for his efforts.

#2 Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos

Russell Wilson might not be the best chef in Denver, but the Broncos' defense, led by Patrick Surtain II, was cooking offenses all season long. Teams were seemingly scared to throw at Surtain, and he has one of the lowest target totals among cornerbacks in the NFL right now.

When he gets targeted, it often goes badly for quarterbacks. Patrick Surtain II looks to have a bright future in the NFL, and his efforts led to first-team All-Pro nods for the season. He could have been the best cornerback of the year if not for...

#1 Sauce Gardner, New York Jets

Sauce Gardner entered the NFL and struck fear into the hearts of quarterbacks in a way hardly ever seen. Gardner is a machine, and throwing the ball his way will always be a bad idea.

He was the best player in the New York Jets and a major reason for them remaining competitive. Gardner has the tools to be a Hall of Fame caliber CB; if he keeps up at this pace.

He is the first rookie CB in almost twenty years to be selected as a first-team All-Pro, which says a lot about his performance in his rookie season.

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Edited by Kanav Seth