5 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks of all-time

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 5: Cornerback Rod Woodson #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for tight end Brent Jones #84 of the San Francisco 49ers as linebacker Jerry Olsavsky #55 and safety Carnell Lake #37 look on during a game at Three Rivers Stadium on September 5, 1993 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 49ers defeated the Steelers 24-13. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 5: Cornerback Rod Woodson #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for tight end Brent Jones #84 of the San Francisco 49ers as linebacker Jerry Olsavsky #55 and safety Carnell Lake #37 look on during a game at Three Rivers Stadium on September 5, 1993 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 49ers defeated the Steelers 24-13. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
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The Steelers have had some impressive cornerbacks in their storied history. Here are their five best to ever play the position.

The Steelers have had a storied history throughout their years of playing the great game of football. Cornerbacks are one of the most important positions to play in the sport. It comes with many demands of covering fast and shifty receivers and also expectations of playing against the run. People criticize corners all the time but it has become an increasingly difficult position to play in the NFL.

It has become harder and harder for corners to defend receivers as time has passed in the league with new rules created to help make the league more passer friendly. Even though the cornerback position is difficult, the Steelers have had amazing players at the position.

Throughout their history and to this day, players have made their Hall of Fame resumes in the Steel City while going up against the best competition on gameday. It has made for some interesting matchups over the years that people watched as the Steelers best corners would faceoff against the opposition’s best receiving threats.

Pittsburgh has had some of the best corners to ever play the game of football and that’s what this list will look at. The five best to ever wear the Steelers colors and play the position that so many have found either infuriating or costly against the salary cap. You find a good corner, expect to pay them handsomely as they demand and deserve lots of money for their good play.

Here are the five best Steelers cornerbacks of all-time:

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