Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. Forty Time Secs 4.47. The last time we saw him, in 2019, he earned a 90.5 coverage grade and allowed a passer rating of only 26.8. Hes got the best feet of any corner in the class and can plug into any scheme in the league. He showed solid coverage skills for most of the year, but to end the season, Ohio State wideout Chris Olave put together a huge game against him. 2021 NFL Draft Big Board | 2021 NFL Draft Guide | 2021 NFL Draft Stats Export | NFL Mock Drafts | NFL Mock Draft Simulator. Kendrick notched 30 tackles, five passes broken up and two interceptions on the year. Kelee is a physical player with a huge potential that still needs to be developed.Able to deliver big hits in run support and endowed with a nice closing speed, he still has work to do to dominate WR in press and especially on his reads, Early 2nd round talent???? Showing the ability to run with fast receivers and prevent separation could help Taylor-Britt to rise as a senior. Thor's recent NFL Draft work: 3-Round Mock 4.0 (4/18) 2022 NFL Draft position rankings. This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. Teams have speed concerns with Taylor-Britt, but he might be a solid backup and special teams contributor. Williams could start out as a backup and special teams contributor. Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Team sources say McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. This is the press-man cornerback you want in this draft class. In 2019, he totaled 48 tackles, two interceptions, seven breakups and a forced fumble. Mathis missed the 2020 season with an injury. Team sources say that Stingley has the skill set to be one of the best corners in the NFL, but they wonder if he can put it all together. He allowed only 179 yards into his coverage last season. 7/17/21: Young had a solid debut for Rutgers in 2018, recording 65 tackles and 10 passes broken up. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. The Browns got a better look at these guys at the NFL Scouting Combine. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado, rSr, 6011, 197, 4.54e, 0918, 3258, 7848, NFLPA, PFA |REPORT, 55. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2022 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0 Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. 7/17/21: Taylor put together an excellent 2020 season for the Volunteers, recording 29 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. Quarterback. After reaching out to some area scouts who cover Texas, two of them said they had him on Day 3 and one said they had him on Day 2. *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, rSo, 6010, 200, 4.36e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 3. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lbs and was Joey Porter Jr. is a super-talented cornerback who has improved each and every year at college until 2022 where he played at an elite level. Aspiring college or profootball journalist? McCreary recorded 49 tackles, 14 passes defended and two interceptions in 2021. *KeiTrel Clark, Louisville, rJr, 5102, 19, 4.38e, 0838, 2968, 7300, EWS, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 15. Team sources think Elam could be a late first-round or second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-cornerback-devon-witherspoon-christian-gonzalez-joey-porter-jr/, 28. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. Coming off a strong performance at the Reeses Senior Bowl, Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon possesses top-notch instincts and physical traits, along with the ability to line up on either side of the field. Pre-combine NFL Draft rankings: Cornerbacks - Arrowhead Pride Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. Top 2023 draft prospects Joey Porter Jr., Emmanuel Forbes and Kelee Ringo vary in size, speed and strength, but they all say they possess the most vital trait for NFL cornerback success . *Deonte Banks, Maryland, rJr, 6006, 205, 4.44e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 7. The 2023 corner class doesn't hold any superstars like last year's Sauce Gardner but it still has a number of quality pro prospects with five having close to first-round grades on them. *BJ Boohler, Florida A&M, Sr, 5072, 185, 4.40e, UDFA, 64. 2022 NFL Draft - Top Cornerbacks Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. Weight Lbs 197lbs. * - denotes 2023 prospect. Greg Newsome II doesn't seem to want to play the position and neither Martin . 1 overall pick, but we could see several first-round picks traded as teams look to move up and take advantage of the talent at the top of this . *Alex Austin, Oregon State, rSo, 6006, 192, 4.40e, Rd7 | REPORT, 33. Had 1 INT and 8 PBUs before declaring early. Stingley did not work out at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and team sources said they were underwhelmed with his interview. The issue was that even with the relatively lax college rules, Horn was still flagged five times. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. Cornerback Rankings | 11-32. 7/17/21: Playing for Tulsa, Green is a big corner who is physical and has some tools to work with. The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 28 to March 6. He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. While Jones (5-8, 185) plays the ball well, his size limitations make him a slot candidate only in the NFL. Weight Lbs 190lbs. Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. The NFL Draft Bible rolls into Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine with the latest positional primer preview, featuring the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. . Trae Waynes, 6'0 1/8, 186 . I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. *Tiawan Mullen, Indiana, Sr, 5085, 182, 4.42e, PFA | REPORT, 58. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. 1 receivers, he could rise into being a sure-fire first-round pick. He had a decent week at the Senior Bowl, but off-the-field issues are hurting him with teams. 0:00. DJ Ivey, Miami, rSr, 6004, 194, 4.50e, 0928, 3278, 7878, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 42. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. Eli Ricks is a name that was toward the top of any cornerback rankings as we headed into the 2022 season. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. *Jeremy Lucien, Vanderbilt, rJr, 6013, 194, 4.52e, 0918, 3138, 7728, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 43. With his quickness, instincts and agility, McCreary is reliable to run the route and prevent separation. He collected 41 tackles, three breakups and four interceptions in 2021. I love his coverage versatility. He stands at 6'1 although he appears to be closer to 6'2 and is 200 pounds. Episode 2 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" aired on Sunday, with three cornerbacks making the list between Nos. 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. Stingley was phenomenal, shutting down receivers and making big plays for the LSU defense. 7/17/21: Williams is an undersized defender who will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. . Bryant put together a decent week at the Senior Bowl. It wasnt a good event for Oregon States Alex Austin who ran just a 4.55 40-yard dash at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. To go along with four picks, he had 35 tackles and seven passes defended. Ranking the top cornerbacks in 2022 NFL Draft - New York Post *Nic Jones, Ball State, Sr, 5116, 191, 4.50e, 0978, 3228, 758, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 36. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 2021 NFL Draft cornerback rankings | NFL Draft | PFF Hell need to reel that in at the next level. At 6-foot-2, 201 pounds, Emerson has shown the skills to be a press-man corner, and he is not stiff at opening his hips to turn and run. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Prospect Rankings and Scouting Reports 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . He's got good size and length, and he can run just enough to be fine. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. 7/17/21: Kendrick transferred to Georgia after getting in some trouble. Cornerback Rankings 2023 NFL Draft - Page 2 4/27/22: Prior to a late-season injury, Jobe was Alabama's most talented corner in 2021, but he needs to become more consistent in his technique for the NFL. Tampa 2. ** - denotes 2024 prospect. While just seven cornerbacks were chosen through the first two days of the NFL Draft last year, there would be a grand total of 35 who heard their name called by the end of Day Three. 1 pick. Some team evaluators like McDuffie more than Derek Stingley and Ahmad Gardner. 2023 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 10 cornerback prospects If the Browns turn to the draft for a slot corner early Turner should be on that list of prospects. This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. Gardner was a productive and steady cover corner over the past three seasons. McKinstry is also a game-breaking player in the return game, immediately adding even more value than the usual elite cornerback would. PFF's 2021 NFL Draft Guide is loaded with three-page draft profiles on hundreds of NFL draft prospects in the 2021 class. He flashed some coverage ability and a good skill set there. Elam has good height and length with quickness. Kaleb Hayes, BYU, rSr, 5113, 196, 4.50e, 0848, 3338, 7728, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 51. Jobe has good size with upside to rise as a senior. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. While his name has obviously taken a backseat to Stingley's in the SEC over the past couple of seasons, Elam hasn't been too far off. It wasn't the first season in which he showed serious ball skills, as he had three interceptions, 10 passes broken up and 46 tackles in 2019. Running an impressive 4.38 40-yard dash to go with a 41.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-1 broad jump. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. Offensive Tackle. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. 9. Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. . 4/27/22: Williams recorded 41 tackles and 11 passes broken up in 2021. Jones is a tall and thin corner who might need to add strength in the upper and lower body for the NFL. Smith recorded 64 tackles, an interception and six passes defended in 2020. Defensive Back Rankings 2021 NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. Kendrick totaled 18 tackles, six passes broken up and an interception in 2020. Tyler Richardson, Tiffin, Sr, 5101, 177, 4.50e, 0878, 3178, 7768, HULA, UDFA, 69. Jones needs to gain weight in his upper and lower body for the NFL. *Jahlil Brown, Central Connecticut, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.50e, UDFA, 72. Elijah Blades, Buffalo, Sr, 6012, 176, 4.50e, 0848, 3268, 7748, CGS, UDFA, 67. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. The Draft Network's Jordan Reid was Thursday's guest on "Chargers Weekly" to share his cornerback rankings and whom he currently has going to the Chargers at No. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. 2021 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback - WalterFootball.com Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama, rSr, 5115, 191, 4.44e, 1028, 3248, 7778, SRB, NIC, Rd6 |REPORT, 27. And Witherspoon did it all while playing man coverage more often than any other cornerback in the draft class 560 of the 738 defensive snaps Witherspoon played this past fall came with a man coverage call. 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings - SBNation.com Hill's quickness, flexibility and fluid athleticism allow him to line up at the line of scrimmage or pick receivers up in off-man coverage. Top 50 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Watchlist: Brock Bowers, Caleb Williams While he isn't the biggest of corners, McCreary has excellent coverage skills to run the route and prevent separation. *Darius Rush, South Carolina, rSr, 6015,196, 4.52e, 0948, 3268, 7968, SRB, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 19. Kordell Rodgers, Texas State, Sr, 5104, 179, 4.53e, 0858, 3048, 7100, CGS, UDFA, 75. Webb played well in 2019, 29 tackles, three interceptions and 12 passes broken up. NFL Draft 2023 position rankings: How good are the cornerbacks? Projected Round: Third. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. So what does the 2023 NFL Draft Class have in store for an encore? Anthony Johnson, Virginia, Sr, 6011, 207, 4.52e, 0858, 3278, 7738, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 24. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. Riley Moss Iowa, rSr, 6003, 192, 4.54e, 0918, 3038, 7338, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 21. Height Feet 6-1. Hill flashed some nice ability over the past few seasons for the Wolverines. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. His vertical was not good either with just a 33-inch vertical and a middle-of-the-pack broad jump at 10-foot-2. Steven Jones, Appalachian State, rSr, 5095, 185, 4.44e, 0778, 3078, 7348, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 44. *Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern, Jr, 5112, 195, 4.39e, Rd6 | REPORT, 28. *Tyrique Stevenson, Miami, rJr, 6002, 204, 4.50e, 0958, 3238, 7728, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 10. Jason Verrett of TCU may not be the most physically imposing, but he's still the draft's best cornerback. We rank the 2023 draft prospects ahead of the Combine. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 6. Kalen King, Penn State, Jr, 5096, 190, 4.35. 4/27/22: Smith collected 65 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended in 2021. In 2019, he collected 36 tackles, an interception and 11 passes broken up. 1 corner in 2021. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. Forty Time Secs 4.41. One-year starter who didn't sulk after losing a competition to McDuffie earlier in career . Here's our updated list of this year's top . 7/17/21: Castro-Fields has good size and speed to run well in pre-draft workouts so he could be a riser during the process leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. CB. Height Feet 6-2. Athletic testing is far from the only important aspect of testing but Austin hurt his stock in Indy. In today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings - SBNation.com The 2023 Senior Bowl is officially in the books, and after another revelatory week of action in Mobile, its time to update our prospect rankings for each position group in the 2023 NFL draft class. He notched five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and 47 tackles on the year. He has excellent length and runs well enough to have starting potential. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. Castro-Fields had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, and he showed off his impressive skill set of size and speed at the combine. Robinson manned the slot for UCF over the past couple of seasons, but hes not your typical slot. Another team would prefer a cornerback with the quick feet, recognition and ball skills to play in off man coverage, like TCU's Jason Verrett. He is a backup slot cornerback candidate. Diggs only allowed a 42.3% Pass Completion rate into his coverage area in 2019 Season. Some team sources say they love Stingley's upside, but he's inconsistent and carries some boom-or-bust risk considering how little he played in 2020 and 2021. View Ranking History. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Armour-Davis collected three interceptions, four passes broken up and 30 tackles in 2021, but he was also injured to close out the season. Jakorian Bennett came into the season with all the hype in Maryland's secondary, and while he remains a quality under-the-radar prospect in his own right, Deonte Banks effectively broke onto the scene across from him and has morphed into a potential early-round prospect. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. 10 The Linc - Eagles are "going to lose a whole lot of free agents this offseason" Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/3/23. 7/17/21: Durant has not produced a lot of tackles in the past two seasons, but he did well producing at turnovers, snagging five interceptions. He showed a nice change of direction and mobility in his hips while also having an impressive vertical at 38.5 inches to go with a 10-foot-11 broad jump and an overall Relative Athletic Score of 9.13. *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. 7/17/21: Booth has some buzz in the scouting community after a 2020 season that saw him produce 27 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up. McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. 5: Marcus Jones, Houston 7/17/21: Stingley totaled 27 tackles, a forced fumble and five passes broken up in 2020. Fields is sleeper who could rise, but he needs to show the ability to run with speed receivers in his fifth season with the Red Raiders. 2023 NFL DRAFT PRIMER SERIES: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DL | EDGE | LB | CB | S, PLAYER KEY: Rank, Player, School, Year, Height, Weight, Forty, Hand, Arm, Wingspan, All-Star Game, Combine Status, Projection | Scouting Report, ABBREVIATIONS: SRB = Senior Bowl, EWS = East-West Shrine Bowl, NFLPA = NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, HULA = Hula Bowl, TROP = Tropical Bowl, CGS = College Gridiron Showcase, NIC = NFL Combine Invite, UDFA = Undrafted Free Agent, NIC (National Invitational Camp) = NFL Scouting Combine, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY | HAND | ARM | WING | AS | COMBINE | PROJECTION | PROFILE, 1. Teams are mostly interested in Jones because of his return skills as he projects to be a dangerous punt and kick returner in the NFL. Ameer Speed, Michigan State, Sr, 6034, 210, 4.52e, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 40. Top 10 NFL cornerbacks in 2022: Jalen Ramsey not No. 1 Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. Jacob Roach. He flashed in 2019 with 32 tackles and four breakups. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. He had 50 tackles as a freshman, 54 stops and three interceptions as a sophomore, and broke up 11 passes during both the 2018 and 2020 seasons. 13 overall. This past season, he played 357 snaps on the outside and 196 from the slot, and he still only allowed 211 yards on 302 coverage snaps. 6. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. 4/27/22: Bryant played well for Cincinnati in 2021, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Starling Thomas V, UAB, Sr, 5096, 194, 4.35e, 0968, 3038, 7500, EWS, Rd6 | REPORT, 30. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State 6-foot, 193 pounds Extremely fluid, quick ballhawk who has Day 1 starter potential if he can stay healthy . 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. He was fantastic as a freshman, flashing serious ball skills even though he had a part-time role. Quavian White, Georgia State, rSr, 5083, 187, 4.50e, 0918, 3100, 7448, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 53. He could be a mid-round sleeper. Golson is the type of player who will be taken in the middle of the draft and could make plays as a rookie. 2019 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings: From The College Perspective Best Cornerbacks in the NFL 2022: Rookie Sauce Gardner Battles Veteran 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings - SBNation.com *Lance Boykin, Coastal Carolina, rSr, 6022, 202, 4.56e, 0968, 3238, 7828, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 17. Cornerback was the defense's biggest weakness last year, and it remains a position of need ahead of the NFL draft. Where this position ranks in the draft. 2022 NFL season's top 10 shutdown cornerbacks: Eagles duo leads group Could Michigan's Luke Schoonmaker be a solution to tight end depth problem? Each safety is in charge of half of the deep portion of the field, CBs can be in man or zone coverage. Team sources say he comes with serious off-the-field concerns. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. He is quick twitch always remaining in phase. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. "No cornerback can contest Emmanuel Forbes' production over the course of his career with 14 interceptions and six being returned for a touchdown.". 7/17/21: Elam played well in 2020, recording 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. He should look to add more functional strength for the NFL. The ones who love him see a corner with excellent ball skills, some length, and quickness. 2023 NFL draft: Post-Senior Bowl CB rankings He has room for further development though. 92.9. INDIANAPOLIS We all remember gym class in elementary school, when being the fastest kid in the class was the greatest mark of respect. Emmanuel Forbes is HIM. Six of those interceptions went back the other way for touchdowns! You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez.
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