Who are the best cornerbacks in Madden 21?

EA continues to roll out player ratings for players in Madden 21, and overalls for the game’s top cornerbacks have been released. On top of the list is Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore, the fourth member of the ’99 Club.’

Overall Rating

Gilmore received a 99 overall rating, as the Patriots standout was the only corner in Madden 21 to receive the game’s highest grade. Rams CB Jalen Ramsey received the second-highest rating in Madden 21 among cornerbacks, as he will start the year as a 94 overall player. 49ers CB Richard Sherman rounded out the top three, as he was given a 92 overall grade by the Madden team

Here are the top ten cornerbacks in Madden 21, sorted by overall rating:

1. Stephon Gilmore – 99
2. Jalen Ramsey – 94
3. Richard Sherman – 92
4. Jaire Alexander – 90
5. Tre’Davious White – 90
6. Marlon Humphrey – 89
7. Casey Heyward Jr. – 89
8. Byron Jones – 88
9. Darius Slay Jr. – 88
10. Patrick Peterson – 88

Speed Attribute

If you want to dominate in Madden, you’ll need fast corners who can keep with the game’s best wide receivers. And the corner who received the best grade in the speed attribute is Donte Jackson of the Panthers. Jackson received a 96-speed rating, while Browns’ Denzel Ward finished right behind, as he received a 95-speed grade.

Here are the fastest cornerbacks in Madden 21:

1. Donte Jackson – 96
2. Denzel Ward – 95
3. Keion Crossen – 95
4. Parry Nickerson – 95
5. Shaquill Griffin – 94
6. Chris Westry – 94
7. Tony Brown – 94
8. Fabian Moreau – 94
9. Anthony Brown – 94
10. Jonathan Jones – 94

Man Coverage Attribute

Having a cornerback who can shutdown opposing wide receivers in man coverage can be a game-changer. Stephon Gilmore, who not only has the highest overall among corners in Madden 21 but also grades the highest in the man coverage category. Gilmore received a 99 overall grade in Madden 21. Jalen Ramsey (95) and Jaire Alexander received the second and third-highest grades in that category, respectively.

Here are the top ten corners in Madden, sorted by man coverage:

1. Stephon Gilmore – 99
2. Jalen Ramsey – 95
3. Jaire Alexander – 93
4. Casey Heyward Jr. – 92
5. Tre’Davious White – 91
6. Marlon Humphrey – 90
7. Richard Sherman – 90
8. Patrick Peterson – 89
9. Desmond King – 88
10. Chris Harris Jr. – 88