NFL Names Pat Surtain II No. 1 Among Top 10 Cornerbacks for 2026
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Updated · FOX Sports · Aug 20
NFL Names Pat Surtain II No. 1 Among Top 10 Cornerbacks for 2026
3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Aug 20
Summary
Pat Surtain II topped an NFL ranking of the 10 best cornerbacks entering 2026, ahead of Derek Stingley Jr., Christian Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon.
2024 Defensive Player of the Year Surtain kept the top spot on the strength of shutdown man coverage, zone awareness and versatility against No. 1 receivers.
Witherspoon arrived at No. 4 after signing a record $33 million-a-year deal, while Stingley brought 14 interceptions over the last three seasons and Gonzalez anchored New England’s playoff run.
Philadelphia placed two corners on the list—Cooper DeJean at No. 9 and Quinyon Mitchell at No. 6—highlighting the Eagles’ secondary depth entering the new season.