PFF ranks Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward outside top 15 players

Pro Football Focus placed Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward at 20th overall in its cornerback rankings heading into the 2026 season. This ranking follows a 2025 season where Ward recorded one interception and four pass breakups. These numbers represented a decrease from his 2024 performance, in which he led the NFL with 17 pass breakups. Despite the lower ranking, Ward remains part of a deep Cleveland cornerback group that includes Tyson Campbell. Analysts suggest that a stronger 2026 campaign, characterized by increased defensive leadership, could return Ward to the top 10 rankings. The veteran corner continues to maintain a track record of defending top wide receivers across the league.

• 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — PFF not very high on Denzel Ward in cornerback rankings