Denzel Ward staking claim as best corner in football

His 89.5 defensive grade leads all corners early this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Denzel Ward has been putting the CLAMPS on the opposition https://t.co/gu72Ha6nr7 Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF highlighted Denzel Ward for putting the clamps on the opposition. He logged 39 tackles with 1 interception in 15 games in 2025.

Why it matters: He carries an 89.5 defensive grade to lead all corners early this season. That lockdown form backs a best in football case over a top 5 case.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-07T12:41:14.260703+00:00

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