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Ranking the top 10 NFL CBs for the 2020 season, plus Patrick Mahomes reactions

The value of the cornerback position has been hotly debated as of late. PFF seems to be on a mission to convince people that coverage is actually far more important to a defense’s success than pass rush, and if that’s the case, cornerbacks may be the most important position on that side of the ball.

Regardless of what you think about the value of cornerbacks, it’s clear teams view it as a pretty high priority. Cornerbacks salaries have been on the rise for years now, and some teams—like the Detroit Lions—are willing to spend a top-five pick on the position if there’s a player that justifies it.