Christian Benford and Taron Johnson weren’t high draft picks, but they’re earning high praise.

Both Buffalo Bills cornerbacks landed among Pro Football Focus’ top 20 cornerback rankings for the 2025 season, continuing their rise from overlooked prospects to elite defenders.

The rankings were shaped by PFF’s advanced coverage grade, which evaluates not only production on targeted plays but also performance on snaps when players aren’t targeted, while factoring in the difficulty of assignments.

Benford, 24, came in at No. 8 overall. The former sixth-round pick signed a four-year extension in April worth up to $76 million, cementing his status as a franchise cornerstone.

"Benford’s 87.1 PFF coverage grade over the past two years ranks fourth in the NFL, while his PFF advanced cove

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