Continuing from the back to the front, the position of cornerback will be the next on the list of “All-Time College Football Team.”
These are the playmakers for the defense, the ones who break on passes and take them the other way for six. These are the guys who are flexible and quick on their feet.
Unfortunately, these are also the guys who occasionally get burned by receivers and need help from safeties. That’s why those who are truly great cornerbacks stand out above the rest.
You remember the great names, and their great plays. You forget the ones who got torched by the likes of Danny Wuerffel or Doug Flutie.
So, in pursuit of the All-Time College Football Team, who are the two best college cornerbacks of all-time in your opinion?
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6 months ago
Here are my two picks for best corners ever at the collegiate level:
Deion Sanders (FSU) – 1st-team all-american in ’87 & ’88 (3rd team in ’86); 14 ints (3 in bowl games including game winner against Auburn in ’88 sugar bowl); Jim Thorpe award in ‘88 (not to mention a great NFL career and only athlete to ever play in both the Super Bowl & World Series)
Charles Woodson (Mich) – Only primarily defensive player to ever win the Heisman; winner of Jim Thorpe Award; two-time 1st-Team All-American; three-time 1st-Team All-Big Ten; two-time Chevrolet & Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; led Michigan to an undefeated season and national championship in ‘97
from 6 months ago
great picks could not agree more, with Champ Bailey a close third
6 months ago
These two picks would probably drive a coach nuts whenever he called their name!
#1-Charles Woodson, Michigan, 1995-1997
Woodson became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. In addition to playing cornerback, he returned punts and occasionally played as a wide receiver. Woodson was selected as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1995. He was also named to the All-Big Ten First Team by conference coaches, and Second Team All-Big Ten by the media. He led the team with five interceptions.
In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. For his efforts, he was named an AP First Team All-American.
In his junior season in 1997, Woodson won the Heisman Trophy, he also won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the best defensive college player.
#2-Rod Woodson, Purdue, 1983-86
Even though opponents hesitated to throw in his direction, Woodson managed five interceptions in 1986 and 11 in his career. He was also an excellent tackler with 445 in his career, and a dangerous kick returner, too. He was named consensus All-American in 1986.
from 6 months ago
So you're going with Woodson, huh?
6 months ago
Prime Time, hands down.
Can't forget the guy's special teams play either.
from 6 months ago
You're absolutely right. Deion was a threat any time he had his hands on the ball. Few players have ever been feared the way he was.
6 months ago
Pacman Jones right!
no seriously: Pac was pretty good, but Deion is the best at every level of football. I like Champ over Woodson because we are talking about the best cornerbacks. No special teams or wideout.
6 months ago
Charles Woodson and Deion Sanders. Deion revolutionized the position by turning cornerback into the defensive equivalent of the quarterback position: the most glamorous position on that side of the ball. Charles, as the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman, cannot be ignored. I realize his offensive and special teams stats helped his cause, but it was his ability to control 1/2 the field that won him the Hesiman and Michigan a share of the '97 National Championship.
5 months ago
Gotta go Prime Time and C Wood...two of my all time favorite players, but why you gotta steal my pic for man?
5 months ago
It's pretty near unanimous...Prime Time and Charles Woodson works for me,
from 5 months ago
Yeah, I think your right, this discussion is pretty much dominated by the same two names.
I've got a feeling that won't be the same when it gets to RB, WR, and QB.
5 months ago
can't argue with those two picks, both solid....although I am one of the few who feels Deion is "slightly" overrated...he had great speed, hands, and could return kicks, but didnt have the greatest hands in the world, and got beat quite often...anyways, here are my picks.
Deion Sanders, Florida State
Darrel Green, Texas A & I....yes, the Washington Redskins Darrel Green...
about 1 month ago
Charles Woodson and Artimus Parker of the 1972 National Champion USC Trojans. Shut down corner and kick returner as well back in the days before ESPN.
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