Stephon Gilmore took his play to another level in 2019, and opposing teams remain impressed with the New England Patriots star. Gilmore was named the No. 1 cornerback in the NFL in a poll of 50 league personnel, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
One AFC executive said the player's athleticism is "beyond rare," while a defensive coach expects more big things from the 29-year-old.
"What's amazing is he was still sort of raw out of college and switched to defensive back late in his football development, but he's got such a good blend of instincts, size and toughness," the coach said.