Is Aaron Colvin Better Than Prince Amukamara? NFL Stats Decide

Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Colvin vs Prince Amukamara. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Prince Amukamara takes 3 categories while Aaron Colvin claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the CB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Prince Amukamara's Pass Deflections of 80 compared to Aaron Colvin's 16 represents a 400% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Aaron Colvin falls 73.3% below the career average of 60 in this category while Prince Amukamara exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Prince Amukamara's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Aaron Colvin posts 65 against Prince Amukamara's 113 — a gap of just 73.8%. Aaron Colvin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Colvin side.

Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.

The verdict favors Prince Amukamara — 3 categories to 2 — but Aaron Colvin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Aaron Colvin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 73.8%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.