PFF ranks Devon Witherspoon No. 1 among 2026 cornerbacks

Jaylen Watson is 15th; Tarheeb Still checks in at 30th.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read

1. Devon Witherspoon, SEA 15. Jaylen Watson, LAR 30. Tarheeb Still, LAC Top 32 NFL Cornerbacks Ahead of the 2026 Season

What happened: PFF placed Devon Witherspoon atop its 32-player cornerback ranking. Jaylen Watson holds No. 15, while Tarheeb Still sits at No. 30.

Why it matters: The top placement adds another marker to Witherspoon's standing amid extension talks that could reset the cornerback market. The list also puts Watson in its upper half entering the 2026 preseason.

By the numbers: Witherspoon ranks 14 places ahead of Watson and 29 ahead of Still. Watson is 15 spots above Still.

What to watch: Preseason roles, availability and contract developments will provide the next points of comparison.

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@PFF Aug 8, 9:47 AM ET

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PFF ranks Devon Witherspoon No. 1 among 2026 cornerbacks

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