The NFL’s Top Ten Greatest Cornerbacks of all Time

The Top Ten Greatest NFL Cornerbacks of all Time Introduction 10.) Dick Night Train Lane Night Train Lane played for the Los Angeles Rams, the Chicago Cardinals, and the Detroit Lions. 2 Time NFL Interception Leader (1952, 1954) 7 Time NFL First Team All Pro (1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1960,...

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The Top Ten Greatest NFL Cornerbacks of all Time

Introduction

10.) Dick "Night Train" Lane

Night Train Lane played for the Los Angeles Rams, the Chicago Cardinals, and the Detroit Lions.

2 Time NFL Interception Leader (1952, 1954)

7 Time NFL First Team All Pro (1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962)

9.) Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman played for the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers.

Super Bowl XLVIII Champion

NFL Interception Leader (2013)

8.) Darrell Green

Darrell Green played for the Washington Redskins from 1983 to 2002.

2 Time Super Bowl Champion (XXII, XXVI)

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Winner (1996)

7.) Aeneas Williams

Aeneas Williams played for the Arizona Cardinals and the Saint Louis Rams.

NFL 1990’s All Decade Team

8 Time NFL Pro Bowl Selection (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003)

6.) Mel Blount

Mel Blount played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970 to 1983.

4 Time Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)

NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975)

5.) Willie Brown

Willie Brown played for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders.

3 Time Super Bowl Champion (XI, XV, XVIII)

AFL Champion (1967)

4.) Charles Woodson

Charles Woodson played for the Oakland Raiders, and the Green Bay Packers.

Super Bowl Champion (XLV)

NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2009)

3.) Mike Haynes

Mike Haynes played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders.

Super Bowl Champion (XVIII)

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1976)

2.) Rod Woodson

Rod Woodson played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the San Francisco 49ers, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Oakland Raiders.

Super Bowl Champion (XXXV)

NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1993)

1.) Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders played for the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens.

2 Time Super Bowl Champion (XXIX, XXX)

NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994)