Denzel Ward is quickly garnering real respect around the NFL. After just two seasons, the Browns cornerback is consistently mentioned as one of the top young CBs in the NFL.
Pro Football Focus released its top 25 cornerbacks entering the 2020 NFL season, and Ward shows up in the middle of the list. At No. 16 overall, Ward proudly represents the Browns and the promising young premium talent the team has assembled on defense.
Ward’s position is bolstered by his impressive coverage figures,
Denzel Ward’s NFL career is still a work in progress, but he is already on the brink of being one of the very top corners in the game. For his career, he has allowed under 50% of passes thrown his way to be caught, and that dropped to 44.9% in Year 2. He surrendered just one touchdown and was beaten for a mere 58.0 passer rating on the season.
Still just 23 years old, Ward is the youngest player in the top 25, too. If he can stay healthy for a full 16-game season, something he’s yet to do, expect Ward to move up this list in coming years.