Darrelle Revis, who made three of his four All-Pro appearances as a member of the New York Jets, is one of the top defensive players in NFL history. But where does Revis stack up against the all-time great cornerbacks?
There is no denying that the man nicknamed ‘Revis Island’ for his time with the Jets was among the most dominant players of his generation.
Revis, who was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year, is arguably the best player in New York Jets history. He was a lockdown cornerback for the overwhelming majority of his two stints with the Jets, which spanned a total of eight years.
If it was not for his outstanding play, the Jets likely do not make consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances beginning in the 2009 season.
In writing for ‘The 33rd Team,’ Marcus Mosher ranks Revis as the fourth-best cornerback in NFL history:
“There might not be a better man-to-man cornerback in NFL history. If you wanted a defensive back that could wipe away an opposing team’s No. 1 receiver, Darrelle Revis would be your top pick. Revis didn’t have a super long career, starting “only” 142 games. Still, he was as good as it gets during his prime.”
Revis was so good as a cornerback that he would shut down parts of the field with his coverage. It allowed head coach Rex Ryan’s entire defense to operate and function at a high level.
Ahead of Revis on the ranking were Mike Haynes (third) and Rod Woodson (second).
Deion Sanders, currently the head coach of Colorado, is the top-ranked cornerback on Mosher’s list.
