NFL free agency 2019: Top 50 available players

By Conor Myles | Feb 6, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 06: Cornerback Jason Verrett #22 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after intercepting a pass in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 6, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Broncos won 17-3. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /

47. Jason Verrett, CB

Verrett cracking the top 50 may come as a shock to some as the oft-injured defensive back has only appeared in 25 games in his four-year career, but when healthy, the former first-round pick has flashed No.1 cornerback ability.

During his lone healthy season that saw him play in 14 games in 2015, Verrett made the Pro Bowl after posting three interceptions, and 12 passes defended. When healthy, the 27-year-old cornerback plays at a high level: Verrett has only allowed a completion on 56 percent of the passes thrown his way. Once he does allow a reception, 58.8 percent of them have gone for fewer than 10 yards.

Health is what is keeping Verrett from cashing in on a weak free agent cornerback market. Teams desperate for cornerback help like the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, or Pittsburgh Steelers could cash in on the low-risk, high-reward signing of Verrett.

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