The Daytona News-Journal created its 105-man roster of all-time UCF greats, and 10 cornerbacks throughout Knights historical past have graced the All-FBS staff since the program joined the FBS 30 years in the past.
Many proficient cornerbacks have stepped foot on campus in Orlando. Some have made program history, placing UCF on the map, and have been drafted by the NFL, representing the Black and Gold.
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The Knights’ All-FBS staff isn’t restricted to gamers who completed their collegiate careers in Orlando. Transfers and gamers who didn’t end their profession at UCF made the News-Journal’s 105-man roster.
Thursday’s record will focus on the 10 cornerbacks who made the News-Journal’s All-FBS staff.
Burnett is arguably the greatest cornerback to don the Black and Gold. He was a four-time All-C-USA First Team choice (2005-08) and received C-USA Special Teams Player of the Year in his senior season.
UCF went to 2 bowl video games throughout his tenure — the 2005 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl and 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The program honored his No. 19 and inducted him into the Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Samuel made back-to-back First Teams in 1999 (Independent) and 2000 (MAC). He completed his profession with the Knights, tallying 127 tackles (107 solo), eight interceptions and a school-record 38 go deflections.
Like Burnett, he noticed motion as a particular groups returner, bringing again 63 punts for 673 yards.
Hughes spent his ultimate collegiate season at UCF in 2027 after transferring from Garden City Community College. He was a three-time AAC Player of the Week and earned First Team All-AAC at his place and Second Team as a return specialist.
As a junior, he completed the season with 49 tackles (37 solo), 11 go breakups and 4 interceptions (one pick-six). Hughes averaged 31.8 yards in kickoff returns and introduced again 14 punts for 233 yards and two touchdowns.
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Fisher transferred to UCF after remodeling Coffeyville Community College right into a top-four passing protection in the nation. He began 22 of his 33 video games in a Knights uniform and ended his profession with 130 tackles, 4 interceptions and 35 passes defended.
Robinson turned a right away contributor in his freshman season, setting a UCF freshman report in interceptions (six), which additionally tied a single-season program report. He was named Unanimous Freshman All-American and Second Team All-C-USA for his breakout 12 months.
His play elevated in the following seasons, which netted him back-to-back First Team All-C-USA alternatives.
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Griffin makes this record alongside his brother, Shaquem Griffin, who made it as a linebacker. He rejected gives from storied applications, like the Miami Hurricanes, to play along with his brother.
In his ultimate season, he earned Second Team All-AAC honors with 49 tackles, 4 interceptions, 15 passes defended and one fumble restoration. Griffin was one of three Knights to venture to Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks.
Glenn had a stellar sophomore season in 2014, incomes Second Team All-American and Co-Defensive Player of the Year. He recorded 48 tackles and 7 interceptions throughout 14 begins.
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Bouye created some memorable moments in Knights historical past as a senior in 2012. He recorded a 32-yard pick-six and a 79-yard fumble restoration landing towards the Memphis Tigers, and recorded one other pick-six towards Tulsa.
Miranda performed throughout UCF’s unbiased period and was an important a part of the program’s transition to conferences. He helped the Knights to a 9-2 report in 1998, tallying 56 tackles, two interceptions and 6 go breakups.
Adams turned a solidified starter in 2024 and was tied for the most interceptions with two on the season. One interception got here towards then-No. 9 Iowa State, which he returned for a landing and virtually contributed to an upset victory.
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