This is arguable, but I would say that Deion Sanders is #1. He is certainly the best coverage corner ever and twice won the Super Bowl. Plus, he had great longevity and was effective even when he was ten years older than most of the players he faced.
Deion Sanders, highly considered the best cornerback to ever play in the NFL, played outfield for the Yankees.
Champ Bailey is statistically the best Cornerback in the history of the NFL.
Champ Bailey
24 in the NFL, or 1 or 2 in college, definitely.
Deion Sanders or Larry Brown.
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Bob Jeter has: Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Right Cornerback in "AFL-NFL World Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1966 NFL Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1967 NFL Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Right Cornerback in "AFL-NFL World Championship Game" in 1968. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970.
Terrel Buckley has: Played Himself - Miami Dolphins Cornerback in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - New England Patriots Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Denver Broncos Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Miami Dolphins Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - 5th Overall Pick in "1992 NFL Draft" in 1992. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "NFL on FOX" in 1994. Played Himself - New England Patriots Cornerback in "2001 AFC Championship Game" in 2002. Played himself in "Rome Is Burning" in 2003. Played himself in "17th Annual American Century Championship" in 2006.
Herb Adderley has: Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1961 NFL Championship Game" in 1961. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1962 NFL Championship Game" in 1962. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1965 NFL Championship Game" in 1966. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1967 NFL Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Cornerback in "1966 NFL Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Left Cornerback in "AFL-NFL World Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Left Cornerback - Kick Returner in "AFL-NFL World Championship Game" in 1968. Played Himself - Dallas Cowboys Cornerback in "1970 NFC Championship Game" in 1971. Played Himself - Dallas Cowboys Left Cornerback in "Super Bowl V" in 1971. Played Himself - Dallas Cowboys Left Cornerback in "Super Bowl VI" in 1972. Played Himself - Dallas Cowboys Cornerback in "1971 NFC Championship Game" in 1972.
Rod Woodson is best known for being a football cornerback and safety for the NFL. You can get more information about Rod Woodson online at the Wikipedia.
Erich Barnes has: Played Himself - New York Giants Cornerback in "1961 NFL Championship Game" in 1961. Played Himself - New York Giants Cornerback in "1962 NFL Championship Game" in 1962. Played Himself - New York Giants Cornerback in "1963 NFL Championship Game" in 1963. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1968 NFL Championship Game" in 1968. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1969 NFL Championship Game" in 1970. Played Himself (Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1965) in "Jim Brown: All American" in 2002.
Vestee Jackson has: Played Himself - Miami Dolphins Cornerback in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Miami Dolphins Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - 55th Overall Pick in "1986 NFL Draft" in 1986. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Cornerback in "1988 NFC Championship Game" in 1989.