Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon Tops List of 2025's Highest-Graded Cornerbacks

Witherspoon's all-around dominance leads a group of top-performing defensive backs

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:15am

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Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks finished the 2025 NFL season as the only cornerback to earn a PFF overall grade above 90.0, thanks to his exceptional play in coverage, run defense, and pass rushing. Other standout cornerbacks included Isaiah Rodgers of the Vikings, who had a historic 'perfect' game, and Jaycee Horn of the Panthers, who produced a career year.

Why it matters

Cornerback is widely considered the most difficult position to excel at in the NFL, requiring elite athleticism, technique, and instincts to consistently shut down opposing receivers. The players who rise to the top of the position are true difference-makers who can impact the game in multiple ways, as evidenced by this list of the 2025 season's highest-graded cornerbacks.

The details

Witherspoon's multifaceted game helped deliver a Super Bowl to Seattle, as he finished as the only cornerback to produce a PFF overall grade above 90.0. He earned elite marks in coverage (83.6), run defense (90.1), and pass rushing (92.9). Rodgers had a historic 'perfect' 99.9 PFF game against the Bengals, while Horn ranked second in the NFL in yards allowed per coverage target (4.7) and forced incompletion rate (28.6%).

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The players

Devon Witherspoon

A cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks who finished the 2025 season as the only player at his position to earn a PFF overall grade above 90.0.

Isaiah Rodgers

A cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings who had a 'perfect' 99.9 PFF overall grade in a Week 3 game against the Bengals, the highest single-game grade in PFF history.

Jaycee Horn

A cornerback for the Carolina Panthers who produced a career year in 2025, ranking second in the NFL in yards allowed per coverage target (4.7) and forced incompletion rate (28.6%).

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What’s next

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The takeaway

The 2025 season showcased the elite talent and versatility of the NFL's top cornerbacks, with players like Devon Witherspoon, Isaiah Rodgers, and Jaycee Horn proving they can dominate in coverage, run defense, and even pass rushing. These cornerbacks are true difference-makers who can impact the game in multiple ways, making them invaluable assets for their teams.