Summary

Cam Taylor‑Britt was selected in Round 2 (#60 Overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of the University of Nebraska. A versatile defensive back in college, Taylor-Britt played cornerback, safety, and nickel, finishing his Cornhusker career with 140 total tackles, 4 interceptions, 24 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 sacks, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. Since entering the NFL through the 2024 season, he has recorded 150+ tackles, 8+ interceptions, 30+ passes defended, and multiple game-changing plays in both regular-season and playoff settings. He played a key role in Cincinnati’s Super Bowl LVI run early in his career and has been praised for his confidence, physicality, football intelligence, and leadership presence. Taylor-Britt is regarded as a guy who brings edge and accountability to the secondary, but some have questioned his competitive spirit since getting benched by Al Golden in 2025 during a contract year that eventually finished with CTB on injured reserve.

Strengths

• Physicality: Aggressive, strong corner who challenges receivers at the line and through routes. Willing and effective tackler who sets edge and fills forcefully.

• Ball Skills: Tracks the football well; confident finisher with natural interception ability. Looks to create turnovers rather than simply defend throws.

• Man Coverage Competitiveness: Comfortable in press and off-man and embraces one-on-one matchups. Plays with swagger and not afraid of big moments or top receivers.

• Route Recognition: Anticipates breaks and jumps routes when aligned in zone or match coverage. Experience at outside corner, nickel, and safety enhances schematic flexibility.

Weaknesses

• Penalty Risk: Aggressive style can lead to flags when playing through hands. Competitive edge occasionally spills into unnecessary reactions.

• Discipline vs. Double Moves: Confidence can lead to biting on early route breaks.

• Consistency in Off Coverage: Best when allowed to play aggressively rather than soft zone.

• Matchups vs. Pure Speed: Can be stressed by smaller, twitchy vertical receivers.

Outlook

CTB is best suited for physical, aggressive defensive schemes that allow corners to play press, contest catches, and attack routes. He thrives in systems that emphasize man-match principles, disguised coverages, and turnover creation, where his instincts and confidence can be maximized. Pairing him with a steady coverage safety or a complementary corner allows defenses to leverage his playmaking without exposing him to constant isolation against pure speed. Looking ahead, Taylor-Britt projects as a long-term NFL starter with CB1/CB2 value depending on matchup usage. While his aggressive style introduces some volatility, his toughness, ball production, and competitive makeup give him a high-impact profile. With continued refinement in discipline and coverage patience, he has the upside to remain a playmaking cornerstone in the secondary and a tone-setter for a physical defense depending on where he lands in free agency following the 2025 season.