Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Cornerback is a defensive position in American football. On the defense, the cornerback is a member of the secondary. While football coaches can dictate any role for a defensive player, cornerbacks are often charged with "covering" the opposition wide receiver--that is, preventing the other team from catching the ball in a pass. In the NFL, cornerbacks are often chosen for their speed and coverage ability. Statistics for cornerbacks include interceptions, tackles, and deflected passes. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.