cornerback
noun
cor·ner·back
ˈkȯr-nər-ˌbak 
: a defensive halfback in football who defends the flank
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North Crowley five-star class of 2027 cornerback John Meredith III announced his commitment to Texas Friday on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Phillips is in contention with Henderson, Bryant and several others in a deep cornerback room, but the 2023 fourth-round pick gets the nod with his ability to play inside and outside.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Second-year cornerback Nohl Williams stood out on defense, breaking up two passes and intercepting Mahomes in the end zone during Day 1 of minicamp.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Acrey is a three-star cornerback and committed to Syracuse over schools like Boston College, Indiana, Minnesota and NC State.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Phillips is in contention with Henderson, Bryant and several others in a deep cornerback room, but the 2023 fourth-round pick gets the nod with his ability to play inside and outside.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Second-year cornerback Nohl Williams stood out on defense, breaking up two passes and intercepting Mahomes in the end zone during Day 1 of minicamp.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Acrey is a three-star cornerback and committed to Syracuse over schools like Boston College, Indiana, Minnesota and NC State.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Cornerback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornerback. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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