Madden 16 Connected Franchise Tips: Top 10 Sleeper Cornerbacks

Here are the best players in the game based on the ratings that actually matter so you can find possible sleepers that other guys would trade for minimal value. We combined the ratings into position specific category’s giving single number, that I then turned into grades and combined them to get a ranking. Continuing our Madden 16 Connected Franchise Tips here are the Top 10 Cornerback Sleepers you should trade for or develop…

10. Senquez Golson – Age 22

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: C

KEY RATINGS: 92 Accel, 90 Speed, 85 Zone

Although short for his position, Golson has the acceleration and agility to make up for his height deficiency and be a very good zone coverage corner.

9. Kendall James – Age 24

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: C

KEY RATINGS: 90 Speed, 84 Man, 79 Zone

An average size corner back that has the physical attributes and man coverage to be a potential starter for any team.

8. Pierre Desir – Age 24

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: C

KEY RATINGS: 86 Press, 82 Zone, 77 Man

A young cornerback that needs little work to improve himself to a starter caliber. Will work well in any system he is placed in and in any scheme an owner may have.

7. PJ Williams – Age 22

ATHLETICISM: A

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 95 Accel,  82 Zone, 79 Press

Another tall cornerback that has a lot of upside with the potential to be that zone or man coverage defensive back if a little work is put into his attributes.

6. Marcus Burley – Age 25

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 93 Speed, 85 Zone, 79 Man

Note: Not as hyped us as his secondary teammates, but Burley has the numbers to be an effective starting cornerback.

5. Kayvon Webster – Age 24

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 91 Speed, 81 Man, 79 Press

A decent pick-up if you are willing to put in the effort in his awareness and play recognition.

4. Dezmen Southward – Age 24

ATHLETICISM: A

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 97 Jump, 92 Speed, 79 Man

Notes: Former safety has the athleticism ,height and tackling ability to excel at corner.

3. Steve Williams – Age 24

ATHLETICISM: A

COVER SKILLS: C

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 94 Jump, 93 Speed, 83 Man

Although short for his position. Williams makes up for what he is lacking in height with his vertical jump and speed.

2. Eric Rowe – Age 22

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: B

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 91 Speed, 82 Man, 82 Press

A decent fast speed cornerback that only needs a little work to become a starter in any defense.

1. Jalen Collins – Age 22

ATHLETICISM: B

COVER SKILLS: B

TACKLE ABILITY: B

KEY RATINGS: 90 Speed,86 Man, 84 Press

Note: The LSU product is the perfect young cornerback for a man press scheme.

Stay tuned for more Madden 16 Connected Franchise Tips as we bring you more analysis to get the most of our your rosters and tips to get your team to the the Super Bowl in your leagues. Be sure to checkout our other parts of this series:

Madden 16 Connected Franchise Tips: Top 10 Sleeper Wide Receivers

Madden 16 Connected Franchise Tips: Top 10 Sleeper Quarterbacks

Madden 16 Connected Franchise Tips: Top 10 Sleeper Safeties