A six-writer FOX Sports collaboration ranked the 10 best cornerbacks in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season, with Pat Surtain II first and Derek Stingley Jr. second.

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• Top Player ListsAug 20, 2026

  “We ranked the 10 best cornerbacks in the NFL ahead of the 2026 NFL season. ... 10. Sauce Gardner ... 1. Pat Surtain II”

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