cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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Among those available this year, who fits what the Bills usually look for at cornerback?
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bears would need to have a significantly higher grade on a cornerback to pass on some other positions.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Day 3 of the draft feels like a sweet spot for a pick at cornerback, specifically for a player capable of manning the nickel role.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Thomas, Florida State (No. 39) The Ravens’ depth chart at cornerback consists of Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, T.J. Tampa and Jalyn Armour-Davis.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bears would need to have a significantly higher grade on a cornerback to pass on some other positions.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Day 3 of the draft feels like a sweet spot for a pick at cornerback, specifically for a player capable of manning the nickel role.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Thomas, Florida State (No. 39) The Ravens’ depth chart at cornerback consists of Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, T.J. Tampa and Jalyn Armour-Davis.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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