Projecting 2018 breakout players at EVERY position: Cornerback

Here is our projection for the 2018 season’s breakout players at every position:

– Quarterback
– Running Back
– Wide Receiver
– Tight End
– Offensive Line
– Defensive Line
– EDGE
– Linebacker
– Cornerback
– Safety

NOTE: To see if any player(s) from your favorite team made our list, click through the sections above.

Cornerback

Shaquill Griffin, CB, Seattle Seahawks

Richard Sherman is out of Seattle’s secondary. Cornerback seems to be a pressing need for the Seahawks, but the team seems to have faith that their 2017 Third Rounder, Shaquill Griffin, will take a huge leap in his second year. Griffin started 11 games as a rookie, and was able to hold his own during the season. Griffin gathered more than 50 tackles, and also snagged one interception. The Seahawks will ask Griffin to fill the a big role in the secondary, and I think Griffin will take advantage of his opportunity. Oh, and he is reunited with his brother, Shaquem, on defense. Watch out for Shaquill, and Shaquem, in 2018.

Projected Stats: 67 tackles, 4 interceptions, 12 passed defended

Runner Up: Rashaan Melvin, CB, Oakland Raiders

NOTE: To see if any player(s) from your favorite team made our list, click through the sections below.

– Safety

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