The Best Detroit Lions Cornerbacks Of All Time

Big fan of Detroit football? Then check out this list of Detroit Lions cornerbacks with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting cornerback from throughout Detroit Lions history, including current cornerbacks and past ones. An important part of the Detroit defensive backfield, the CB position requires fast players to cover receivers, defend against pass offenses, and make tackles. Featuring 2018-2019 Lions and some of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time, the best Lions CBs include Darius Slay, Nevin Lawson, Dick LeBeau, Lem Barney, and Bruce McNorton.

Who are the best cornerbacks in Detroit Lions history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Detroit Lions starting cornerback.

Photo: Pete Sheffield / Wikimedia Commons
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  • Night Train Lane
    1
    165 votes

    Night Train Lane

    Seasons: 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960

  • Lem Barney
    2
    136 votes

    Seasons: 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967

  • Darius Slay
    3
    167 votes

    Darius Slay

    Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

  • Dick LeBeau
    4
    106 votes

    Dick LeBeau

    Seasons: 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960

  • Dré Bly
    5
    100 votes

    Seasons: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

  • Seasons:  2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997