cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Georgia is set to host 4-star Douglas County safety Adryan Cole, 4-star IMG Academy cornerback Censere Gaylord, 3-star Miami Central DB T’ari Miller and 3-star Columbia safety Rashaad Silver, along with Walden.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Johnson on the other hand has showcased the speed and athleticism needed to man the nickel cornerback spot in Miami’s base defense.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The Rams also signed free agent cornerback Jaylen Watson, McDuffie’s former teammate on two Super Bowl championship teams.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Georgia is set to host 4-star Douglas County safety Adryan Cole, 4-star IMG Academy cornerback Censere Gaylord, 3-star Miami Central DB T’ari Miller and 3-star Columbia safety Rashaad Silver, along with Walden.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Johnson on the other hand has showcased the speed and athleticism needed to man the nickel cornerback spot in Miami’s base defense.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The Rams also signed free agent cornerback Jaylen Watson, McDuffie’s former teammate on two Super Bowl championship teams.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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