With the NFL continually proving to be a pass-oriented league, having a formidable secondary is vital for each team. Teams have been prioritizing ball-hawking cornerbacks and versatile safeties in free agency and early in drafts in recent seasons. So which teams boast the best secondaries in the NFL heading into the 2020 season?
Before we dive into the top five secondaries, there are some teams that could have an argument to be one of the best secondary groups in the NFL. The Los Angeles Rams boast one of the best cornerbacks in the game in Jalen Ramsey and he isn’t alone in the secondary. Besides Ramsey, the Rams also have Troy Hill, Taylor Rapp, John Johnson, and Darious Williams.
Along with the Rams, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, and the Tennessee Titans also possess talented secondaries. As for the NFC, the Green Bay Packers could have something to say about having one of the best secondary units in the NFL.
To have one of the top five secondaries in the NFL, depth and having a solid mixture of productive cornerbacks and safeties is a must. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what teams are entering the upcoming season with one of the best secondary units in the NFL.