Noun
a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
Source: WordNet1989 In 1989, the Falcons drafted cornerback Deion Sanders in the first round, who helped them for the next four years, setting many records for the franchise. Source: Internet
A cornerback can only influence so much of a game. Source: Internet
49ers' former quarterback Alex Smith In the off-season, the 49ers signed cornerback Nate Clements and safety Michael Lewis to improve their secondary. Source: Internet
After all, why would the Kansas City Chiefs select an offensive tackle in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft when cornerback was seemingly still the biggest position of need? Source: Internet
After New England was forced to punt, cornerback Otis Smith recovered a fumble from Jaguars running back James Stewart and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown to put the game away. Source: Internet
After losing Malcolm Jenkins in free agency, converted cornerback Jalen Mills is expected to start at safety. Source: Internet