“Discover the top 12 Fantasy Football IDP Cornerbacks and Safeties for redraft leagues, with tackle-heavy and big-play options broken down.”
When you’re preparing for a fantasy football IDP league, choosing the right defensive backs is critical. In this breakdown, I’m sharing my top 12 fantasy football IDP cornerbacks for redraft leagues. These rankings focus heavily on tackles but also highlight splash-play potential. Whether you’re looking for consistency or upside, this list gives you the edge heading into 2025.
(This is an AI-generated article from a recently published IDP+ Betting Podcast transcript.)
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1. Brian Branch – Detroit Lions
Brian Branch is a complete IDP weapon. He played 16 games and averaged 6.8 tackles per contest. He totaled 79 solo tackles and 30 assists, hitting 109 total tackles on the year. I’m projecting him for 120 in 2025. He also contributed 8 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, and 16 pass deflections. That blend makes him valuable in any scoring format. In big-play leagues, he’s gold. Even in tackle-heavy formats, Branch delivers consistent production. Only 23 years old, he’s entering his prime. He tops our list of fantasy football IDP cornerbacks.
11. Jessie Bates III – Atlanta Falcons
Jessie Bates posted 102 tackles, 4 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, and 10 pass deflections in 17 games. That’s big-play gold. Only one sack in seven years, but that’s not why you draft him. He’s had 10 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles in the last two seasons alone. You’re getting a player who can tilt matchups in big-play formats.
12. Kyle Dugger – New England Patriots
Dugger played only 13 games but still reached 81 tackles. He added 8 tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble. In eight of those 13 games, he hit six or more tackles. I’m projecting 100+ tackles if he plays a full season. He won’t set weekly ceilings, but he’s a stable DB2 with occasional blow-up weeks.
Final Thoughts
If you’re drafting for a fantasy football IDP league, don’t overlook cornerbacks and safeties. These defensive backs offer high floors through tackles and league-winning upside through big plays. Whether you need youth, veteran consistency, or scoring-format-specific plays, this list gives you the tools to dominate your draft.
Don’t forget—check back soon for part two, where I’ll break down DBs 13 through 24.
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