Trent McDuffie has all the makings of a superstar at the cornerback position, and after a standout rookie season for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, he seems to have redoubled his efforts for the team’s championship defense campaign this year.
Through three weeks, McDuffie has managed to grade out as the best cornerback in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus.
The Chiefs have another star in Trent McDuffie ⭐ pic.twitter.com/A4KmMNpQXb
— PFF (@PFF) September 27, 2023
In addition to having the best composite grade at his position, McDuffie is also the only cornerback to have recorded two games with a grade of 80 or higher.
List of CBs with two games recording an 80+ PFF Grade this season:
Trent McDuffie
End of list.
(min 25 snaps per game) 🔒 pic.twitter.com/HZ65hy0xqw
— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) September 25, 2023
Performances like the ones he has put together to this point in the season are a welcome development for fans who have yearned for a defensive resurgence in Kansas City.
The Chiefs offense has more high-end help than it has ever had in the Patrick Mahomes era, and McDuffie’s dominance has certainly helped the team get out to a 2-1 start to their 2023 season.