Most interceptions in a game by a cornerback is 4 which is tied by 12 players. Most interceptions in a season by a cornerback is 14 by Night Train Lane.
DeAngelo Hall played for Washington Redskins in 2010 with Chicago Bears. He had 7 tackles, 92 interception return yards, and an interception return touchdown.
On 7 October 2001, Deltha played for the team Denver Broncos against Kansas City Chiefs. He had 3 solo tackles and 69 interception return yards.
While Kwamie played for the team Arizona Cardinals against San Diego Chargers on 27 December 1998 and made 36 interception return yards.
Other cornerbacks making the most interceptions in a regular-season game are Deron Cherry, Willie Buchanon, Dick Anderson, Willie Brown, Bobby Hunt, Bobby Ply, Jerry Norton, Dave Baker, and Goose Gonsoulin.
Interceptions In A Season
Most interceptions in a season by a cornerback is 14 by Night Train Lane. He played 12 games in the season in 1952.
Train, an American professional football player, played for the team Los Angeles Rams and made 298 interception return yards and 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns.
He spent 14 years in the National Football League and played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1952 to 1953, Chicago Cardinals from 1954 to 1959, and Detroit Lions from 1960 to 1965.
Night was selected as a first-team All-Pro player seven times between 1956 and 1963.
Following is the list that shows the most interceptions in a season:
- Lester Hayes – 13 interceptions
- Spec Sanders – 13 interceptions
- Dan Sandifer – 13 interceptions
- Mike Reinfeldt – 12 interceptions
- Emmitt Thomas – 12 interceptions
- Paul Krause – 12 interceptions
- Dainard Paulson – 12 interceptions
- Fred Glick – 12 interceptions
- Jack Christiansen – 12 interceptions
- Don Doll – 12 interceptions
Most Interceptions In A Rookie Season
Most interceptions by a rookie cornerback is 14 by Night Train Lane. Dan Sandifer has followed him with 13 interceptions.
While Woodley Lewis and Paul Krause had 12 interceptions.
Night Train was also regarded as one of the most ferocious tacklers in NFL history, leading to several rule changes. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974.
Lane was named to the National Football League 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1969), 75th Anniversary All-Time Team (1994), and National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team (2019).
He was ranked 20 on The Sporting News’ list of the 100 Greatest Football Players in 1999.
The list below shows the most interceptions by a rookie cornerback:
- Dan Sandifer – 13 interceptions
- Paul Krause – 12 interceptions
- Woodley Lewis – 12 interceptions
- Everson Walls – 11 interceptions
- Goose Gonsoulin – 11 interceptions
- Anthony Henry – 10 interceptions
- Mark Carrier – 10 interceptions
- Lem Barney – 10 interceptions
- Tommy Morrow – 10 interceptions
- Milt Davis – 10 interceptions
Which Cornerback Was The AP Defensive Rookie Of The Year In 1998?
The AP defensive rookie of the Year in 1998 is Charles Woodson. He had 818 solo tackles, 20 sacks, 198 assists, 18 fumble recoveries, and 65 interceptions in his career.
Oakland Raiders drafted Charles in the 1998 NFL Draft. He received Pro Bowl selections during his four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors.
An American football player, Charles played as a cornerback and safety in the National Football League. He spent 18 seasons with the Raiders and Green Bay Packers.
After eight seasons with the Packers, Woodson was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. He also won the Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLV and 1 championship.
Most Paid Cornerback Ever
Highest paid cornerback in NFL history is Jaire Alexander. Jaire leads the list at $21 million per year based on the azcentral report.
Alexander played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. The Packers selected Alexander in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Green Bay signed Jaire to a four-year, $12.05 million contract with a signing bonus of 6.84 million dollars on May 15, 2018.
Denzel Ward of the Cleveland Browns is second at 20.1 million dollars per season, followed by Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams at 20 million dollars.
Besides Jaire, Denzel, and Jalen, the highest-paid cornerbacks in 2023 are listed below:
- Marlon Humphrey – $19.5 million
- Marshon Lattimore – $19.4 million
- Xavien Howard – $18 million
- Tre’Davious White – $17.3 million
- Darius Slay – $16.7 million
- J.C. Jackson – $16.5 million
- Byron Jones – $16.5 million