10. Marcus Peters, Baltimore Ravens
Through his time with the Chiefs and Rams, the two-sided nature of Peters’ game had him allowing as many big plays as he prevented. On the upside, nobody has anywhere near as many interceptions as Peters’ 27 since he came into the league in 2015. On the down side, he’s allowed 26 touchdowns in his career. But after the Rams traded him to Baltimore in mid-October, Peters seemed to get with the program in ways he hadn’t before, and that worked with his man coverage skills, as well. From Week 7 (his first in Baltimore) through the end of the season, Peters allowed just 17 catches on 38 targets for 194 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and 156 return yards — nearly as many as he allowed. Peters has always been one of the most athletically gifted cornerbacks in the NFL; if his on-field acumen has finally caught up, watch out. The Ravens played 42% of their defensive snaps in man coverage last season, fourth-highest in the league.
Kevin King | Marcus Peters | William Jackson III | Bradley Roby | Quinton Dunbar | Steven Nelson | Tre’Davious White | Tre Flowers | Stephon Gilmore | Jason McCourty | J.C. Jackson