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Madden 23 Scouting

Cornerbacks

Next up on the list is cornerbacks. We’ll go over everything you need to know below. Make sure to check out the quarterback/overview scouting article if you need more context.

Important Physical Tiers For CBs

CB Speed Tiers

  • Elite = 95-99
  • Great = 93-94
  • Good = 91-92
  • Solid = 90
  • Decent = 89
  • Marginal = 88
  • Poor = 87 and below

CB Acceleration Tiers

  • Elite = 94-99
  • Great = 92-93
  • Good = 91
  • Solid = 90
  • Decent = 89
  • Marginal = 88
  • Poor = 87 and below

CB Agility Tiers

  • Elite = 92-99
  • Great = 90-91
  • Good = 88-89
  • Solid = 85-87
  • Decent = 82-84
  • Marginal = 80-81
  • Poor = 79 and below

CB Change Of Direction Tiers

  • Elite = 95-99
  • Great = 93-94
  • Good = 91-92
  • Solid = 88-90
  • Decent = 84-87
  • Marginal = 79-83
  • Poor = 78 and below

CB Jumping Tiers

  • Elite = 92-99
  • Great = 90-91
  • Good = 87-89
  • Solid = 84-86
  • Decent = 80-83
  • Marginal = 76-79
  • Poor = 75 and below

The strength rating is relatively useless for cornerbacks so we did not include them.

Important Skill Grades For CBs

CB Awareness

  • A = 75-99
  • B = 68-74
  • C = 60-67
  • D = 52-59
  • F = 51 and below

CB Man Coverage

  • A = 80-99
  • B = 74-79
  • C = 67-73
  • D = 60-66
  • F = 59 and below

CB Zone Coverage

  • A = 80-99
  • B = 74-79
  • C = 67-73
  • D = 60-66
  • F = 59 and below

CB Press Coverage

  • A = 76-99
  • B = 71-75
  • C = 66-70
  • D = 61-65
  • F = 60 and below

CB Play Recognition

  • A = 90-99
  • B = 80-89
  • C = 70-79
  • D = 60-69
  • F = 59 and below

CB Catch Rating

  • A = 72-99
  • B = 65-71
  • C = 59-64
  • D = 51-58
  • F = 50 and below

CB Injury Rating

  • A = 95-99
  • B = 90-94
  • C = 86-89
  • D = 82-85
  • F = 81 and below

CB Stamina Rating

  • A = 95-99
  • B = 90-94
  • C = 86-89
  • D = 82-85
  • F = 81 and below

CB Draft Notes

The player note information for cornerbacks gives you a little more information that other positions. You have the normal “how likely you are to be penalized” as well as how aggressive your cornerback will play the ball.

Penalty Rating

  • Known to attract flags = Penalty – Undisciplined
  • Typically avoids getting flagged = Penalty – Normal
  • Almost never penalized = Penalty – Disciplined

Play Ball In The Air Rating

  • Struggles to find the ball in the air = Plays Ball In The Air – Conservative
  • Maintains poise at the catch point = Plays Ball In The Air – Normal
  • Always looking to intercept passes = Plays Ball In The Air – Aggressive

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Dekolan James
Dekolan James
11 months ago

Will an “A” play recognition grade result in a minimum rating of 90 for cornerbacks? Or is that a typo?

Dekolan James
Dekolan James
11 months ago
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Thanks for the reply, and I appreciate the time you put into this scouting tool. It makes my player evaluation process a lot smoother.

Eric
Eric
10 months ago
Reply to  Madden School

Are you saying no corner will get an A play play rec? I’m asking because I have one. It’s the player I’m asking about later in this thread. I’m asking because if what you’re saying is true and I found one, then maybe perhaps I’ve found a gem?? I’m still thrown that his physicals seems to be lower than I’d like accept for his acceleration which is elite.

Eric
Eric
10 months ago

Question! I’m scouting CB’s and I 100% scouted a guy that doesn’t have the greatest physicals (speed, agility decent-solid) and only the acceleration is great-elite). Man is a C, Zone is a D, but his awareness, play rec and kick return are an A. He’s a 6’3”, 22 year old staff recommended player for me to focus on and his talent is top 5 even though his projection is round 1-2. What do you think he can be? Is he generational talent material or prime for a position switch to like safety? His speed, agility and man coverage ratings potential scare me, but the upside seems obvious.

Eric
Eric
10 months ago
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Ok and I agree with the physicals, that’s why I’m having a hard time with this one. He has the height and acceleration. It’s just the speed that’s getting me. Usually the prospect to watch players tend to be high overalls, so I guess I’m combining that with the top 5 talent and wondering if he’s a gem. According to your chart if he’s a top 5 talent then he is at least a 76 or above. That’s seems like a good starting point.