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Ranking the top five cornerback duos in the NFL today

By Sayre Bedinger

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) celebrates a play with cornerback Aqib Talib (21) against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) celebrates a play with cornerback Aqib Talib (21) against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Janoris Jenkins celebrates the touchdown of Landon Collins of the New York Giants during the NFL International Series match between New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Janoris Jenkins celebrates the touchdown of Landon Collins of the New York Giants during the NFL International Series match between New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /

3. Janoris Jenkins & Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, New York Giants

If last season was proof of anything, it’s that the Los Angeles Rams made a grave mistake not finding a way to lock up Janoris Jenkins, who was one of the best pickups any team made last offseason.

It wasn’t a solo job, but Jenkins was a major part of the reason the New York Giants’ defense had a major resurgence. He has the grades to back it up:

For what Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has always seemed to lack in dominance against the run, he has always made up for with speed, length, and elite ball skills. These two players form one of the most dominant coverage duos at cornerback in the NFL, and combined with the talent the Giants have at safety, make it very tough for teams to find room against them in the passing game.

They combined for nine interceptions this past season, and will continue to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.

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