NFL’s Top 28 over 28: Defensive Backs

September 27, 2016   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

In the final installment of our 28 over 28 series, we will tackle the last untouched position group: defensive back. The defensive version of receivers, defensive backs often rely on their speed to play at a high level without hesitation, which makes it a young man's position. 
With that being said, there are still plenty of functional defensive backs in the NFL playing well into their 30s. Again, we will be grading these players on a 100-point scale.
The most important skill defensive backs can possess is the ability to play man coverage, taking away everything from a slant to fade opportunities from pass-catchers. Playing solid man coverage means that you can survive while blitzing six defenders, which helps out a pass rush and the running game, one reason why it's our highest valued attribute with 30 points contributing to a player's score.
After man coverage, we have two skills that are each valued at 20 points a piece.
The first is run defense, as cornerba...

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