Struggles in press and surrenders far too much positioning. Forbes would have had bigger interception numbers Hes long and strong enough in his core to steer receivers to the sideline without getting grabby with his hands when playing insi Deonte Banks is a very solid draft prospect who has ideal size, is a dominant run defender as well as an outstanding tackler. He recorded 52 tackles and nine passes defended in 2021. WT: 192. Can throw people around when he needs to. Defenses that specialize in soft zone coverage have to be intrigued by Hodges-Tomlinson's ability to make plays working downhill. Porter is a long, physical outside corner whos in the middle of a career year. Tier 2. Misses a lot of tackles by lowering his head needs to fix that. Your articles are very helpful to me. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against, Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. He was simply a productive player in college with four interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his last two seasons. 2/11/23: Still totaled 45 tackles, an interception and one pass broken up during 2022. Thanks for excellent info I was looking for this info for my mission. On 136 career tackle attempts, Branch has missed only two. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. And with that comes thePFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects. His strengths are mostly in zone coverage, where he can sit back and play ballhawk like he did over the last few years at Syracuse. They also like his instincts, how he attacks the ball, and his physicality. Battles through the catch point to try and win the rep. Not overly physical, but just enough to be a nuisance. Witherspoon is all but a guarantee to end that 11-year drought. Reacts quickly to the ball and attacks the catch point. Speed isnt ideal; he might be a step slow to hold up in man coverage. Good press ability. Wants to knock the ball carrier over. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Good speed and burst. Ringo is only a fit for press-man corner in the NFL. He is sleeper who could rise quickly as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. A potential knock on Porter is the lack of big plays and interceptions, but part of that is attributed to teams not throwing his direction very much. Ballhawk in zone coverage. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). He was one of the best corners in the SEC the year before, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Changes direction beautifully. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. 2023 NFL Draft Top Pro Prospects By Position: Pre-2022 NFL Draft. According to a report from The Advocate's Wilson Alexander, fifth-year senior Sevyn Banks has decided to declare for the 2023 NFL draft despite having one more year of eligibility. Extremely fluid hips, changes direction with ease. A little bit slow to react to simple concepts. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. Entering 2022, the junior did not have an interception, so NFL evaluators wanted to see him show more ball skills, and he showed improvement there over the season. 2/11/23: Boykin was productive in 2022, notching 55 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Has some hitting power and can deliver a good, physical hit at the point of contact. 2023 NFL Draft Primer: CB Big Board Rankings (Top 75) The NFL Draft Bible rolls into Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine with the latest positional primer preview, featuring the. CB. I want to use it on my blog at. Relentless. Stays in the play will not give up. 2022 stats: 21 solo tackles, 11 passes defensed. He plays with an edge but can sometimes play too aggressively. Joey Porter Jr Penn St - 6'2", 194 lbs. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.2. 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CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. Banks has a lot of upside to be better in 2022. The majority of snaps in college were wide corner (outside). Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. 6/30/22: The son of legendary Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr. has an NFL pedigree and played well in 2021. Typically likes to get hands-on and switches to a mirror technique. Plays the catch point very well. Stops and goes quickly. He is very fluid and does a nice job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. Banks was injured on the kickoff against Auburn and carted off the field. Ricks started out his collegiate career at LSU and had an excellent debut in 2020 with four interceptions, five passes broken up and 20 tackles. Id like to see him shed blocks better. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. This year, he made Bruce Feldmans Freaks list, and entered the season as one of the hottest cornerback prospects eligible for the 2023 NFL Draft. Doesnt interfere with other zones, trusts the players around him. Struggles to tackle bigger receivers. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. He recorded 26 tackles, one interception and eight passes defended. A strong upper body thats evident immediately. Has the ability to play in the box as needed. 2022 stats: 32 solo tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 14 passes defensed. He missed only three of 61 tackle attempts this past fall. 6/30/22: In 2021, Ringo had 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Yet most expect some needy. Very physical cornerback. He may not ever be among the elite at the position due to his athletic profile, but hes a guy you want on your defense. In 2021, Bush collected 40 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended. 2/11/23: Witherspoon played well for Illinois in 2022, recording 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. 2/11/23: Johnson is a big cornerback who showed some ball skills as a senior, picking up 12 passes broken up and two interceptions. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Ricks is just a touch on the thin side for the position and lacks the long speed to be a top-of-the-draft cornerback. Turns and locates the football very well. Decent at the point of contact. Hes a great athlete, but teams will be concerned with the lack of experience as compared to other prospects in the class and the translation of the Michigan scheme to the next level. He moves very well a fluid athlete. Porter fits best in a scheme where hes asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. He totaled 10 breakups with 47 tackles over 2020 and 2019. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. 21+ and present in Ohio. @???????????????????????????????? Typically in a position to make a play. Doesnt like to be physical, and prefers to maintain positioning utilizing his athletic ability. Advance scouts like his cover ability and they say he has the speed and athleticism to run the route to prevent separation. Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson out of TCU is one of the top SR prospects for the 2023 NFL draft, listed at 59 180 hes an elite mover, with an aggressive, and playmaking style at the CB position that Im excited to watch this upcoming season. In 2019 and 2018, he put up modest production. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. Hes racked up 14 career pass breakups and four picks in two and a half seasons. He has good height, strength, and speed to run. 7/17/21: Moss has good size for the NFL, but faces speed concerns. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Stevenson left Georgia for the greener pastures of the ACC where he could play more snaps and start more games. However, Ringo struggles moving laterally despite his great speed. Not only does Gonzalez have the prototypical length teams are looking for to match up with taller receivers, but he also has elite speed. He collected 12 tackles, an interception and seven passes defended over the shortened season, but he played better than the numbers indicate. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. Fairly quick to recognize concepts while in zone coverage. In 2021, Forbes collected 59 tackles, three interceptions and five passes broken up. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. Flashes some ability but struggles to position and tends to lay out to make stops. Gets up to speed quickly. 2/11/23: Kelly totaled 35 tackles and six passes broken up 2022. Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. Struggles to control the tackle and doesnt consistently show a lot of upper-body strength. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. 2/11/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. In 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Wants to punish ball carrier with a big hit. Promising press coverage ability. Not afraid to hit people. Lacks control when attempting to make a tackle. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. Get pick by pick results from each round of the 2023 NFL Draft with Draftcast on ESPN Acceleration is very smooth and quick. He rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. Doesnt have the speed to chase down running backs. Hes still more of a reactive cornerback and will have to go to a static coverage defense to take advantage of his skillset. They feel he might have to be a nickelback in the NFL. Late in the season, Jones saw only 19 targets all season, so there were not a lot of plays for teams to evaluate him on. The NFL Scouting Combine occurs this week in Indianapolis (Feb. 28-March 6). He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. Stevenson is a bit of a love/hate prospect with some thinking he could go in the first round and other have Stevenson graded well into day two. Trice's past tape was good enough to land him a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list. Doesnt do well adjusting when the route breaks inside. While only listed at 6-foot, Forbes has a much longer wingspan than youd expect for a man that size, which is why hes consistently able to make plays from behind receivers. Fights to keep positioning. The 2023 NFL Combine is underway, with the first prospects arriving in their positional groups on Monday. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates a win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. He played on the boundary at Utah, but his size should limit him to the slot. Six former Ducks will. Good speed, may test very well. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ubG8hNyP0t, ???????????????????????? 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. He also could be a candidate to gain weight and move to safety. CB. College Junior Oregon. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. In 2021, Still recorded 55 tackles, two sacks and 10 passes broken up, but he didn't notch an interception. Does a good job working through blocks and traffic with proper angles. Solid use of his length and arms to press. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates a win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Hes allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. 2/11/23: Trice collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2022. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Like many big cornerbacks, Garner is not overly sudden or explosive, but he could be an outside starter in the NFL and looks like a potential pick on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Ringo is a physical marvel. 1 corner in the draft. Pursuit angles leave a lot to be desired. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. 2. Martin is a smooth athlete with instincts. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. That was illustrated in the SEC Championship Game, when Ringo looked helpless covering Malik Nabers and Kayshon Boutte. Here are the class' top cornerbacks and safeties. Wants to engage and get involved with contact. HT: 6016. Along with a good skill set, Jones displays solid instincts and is a willing tackler. And with that comes . (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. Here's a full listing of the cornerbacks eligible to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, including several who could be in contention to go within the top 16. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Has quick feet and excellent change-of-di Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is the kind of player who would be a high first-round prospect if he was a couple of inches taller. Played more shell coverage than anything. While Bernard-Converse did not produce a lot of interceptions in his college career, four over five seasons, Bernard-Converse racked up 11 passes broken up in 2021. Ricks is talented, but maybe he should have returned for his senior year to improve before going pro. He decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft rather than return to school. PFF's Big Board for the 2023 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. More about Smith: Smith posted back-to-back seasons where quarterbacks completed fewer than 50% of their passes thrown in his direction according to PFF. Johnson had a respectable week of practice at the Senior Bowl. 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. Just doesnt have traits or tools that make him reliable in space. He may very well run in the low 4.3s when the combine rolls around that speed showed up on tape in a number of ways. They feel if Gonzalez improves in those areas, he could be a No. 6/30/22: Forbes is an interesting corner who has produced a lot of splash plays for the Bulldogs. HT: 6002WT: 1904-star (0.8971) Super Redshirt Junior from Christian Brothers College (St. Louis, MO)Cam Brown was recruited to Ohio State as a wide receiver but made the switch to cornerback during his time in Columbus. 6/30/22: Bush was not a starter for the Bearcats because they had some good veteran corners, including star cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner. Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him to stay wit Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. Sometimes incorrectly tries to anticipate the route and moves slightly out of position. In 2021, he collected 49 tackles, an interception and two passes defended. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. Plays mostly in trail technique. Forty Time Secs 4.47. Doesnt recover well after surrendering a good release. At 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds, Gonzalez has the kind of size everyone is looking for in a boundary corner. I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. Illinois was the only Power 5 school to offer him. Becomes a ball hawk. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. HT: 6021WT: 1833-star (0.8883) Super Redshirt Sophomore from Rocky Mount (Rocky Mount, NC)Shyheim Battle has to be one of the more exciting prospects in college football at this position. Will help effectively in run defense. When he locates the ball, which he normally does, he is excellent. Witherspoon brought it every single week for the Fighting Illini in a way we, quite frankly, have never seen before in our nine years of college grading. A redshirt freshman on Georgia's dominant National Championship defense, Ringo sealed the Bulldogs title win with a pick-six late in the fourth quarter. Clark Phillips III, Utah. Truly freaky stuff. He then had a good Senior Bowl week, including one dominant week. This is an absolutely loaded class with three potential top-10 talents, . Lacks some of the physicality that I like to see. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. Moss had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl. Rather than returning to Syracuse, Williams decided to enter the draft, and he will have a medical red flag with teams. Shows a good burst to have solid recoverability. Witherspoon notched zero interceptions in 2021 after recording two in 2020 and zero in 2019. Only really played man coverage in the red zone. Entering the NFL, Banks has to get more disciplined in coverage. He positions himself very well to make a play on the football if the ball comes his way. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Time for a new set of Round 1 predictions for the 2023 NFL draft. Sources say Robinson is a good player, but undersized. Hes sound in every facet of the game and fills the ever-valuable slot role in Alabamas defense. He could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and end up becoming a pro starter. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - NFL Draft Blitz NFL Draft Blitz 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes 1. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. 2/11/23: Garner enjoyed a solid senior year to help his draft hopes even though he did not notch an interception. He covered well overall in 2021, notching 52 tackles, nine breakups and zero interceptions. He had a lot of missed tackles in 2022 and teams were disappointed in his tape compared to his 2021 performance. Attacks the catch point and will go through the receiver if he needs to. The junior is an instinctive corner who runs the route and prevents separation. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He led the Ducks in interceptions last season and established himself as the clear No. 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. Stevenson might end up being more of a zone corner who flexes between the boundary and the slot. He looks like a walked-out linebacker at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, and he plays with that kind of physicality on the outside. Catch up with our positional rankings here. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. What everyone slowly realized was that Moss was a special cornerback prospect, mostly for his awareness and football IQ. He entered the 2023 NFL Draft after the season. It shows in his tremendous production last season. Doesnt show much willingness or ability as a tackler. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Hes just not a fit for every team and will be best for a defense that plays plenty of man coverage. Justin Ford has been on a journey across college football but finally found a place to settle down in Montana, where hes been an FCS All-American and emerged as an NFL Draft prospect. Solid zone technique. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? Willing tackler, but not very effective. 2/11/23: Forbes recorded 46 tackles, six interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 2022. Forbes needs to fill out his frame for the NFL. After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. Plays his tech well. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. Banks keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. Williams has been starting ever since he was a true freshman for the Orange and has played nothing but quality football over that span. Ricks comes with injury concerns that will see him slip. He can catch the ball through contact. I dont see the fluid hips that I want to see from him. 6/30/22: Williams has been a dependable corner for Syracuse over the past two seasons, He recorded 64 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2020. Strong wrap-up ability. Good hips, flips them around well. He also possesses freakishly long arms to go along with quickness and athleticism. One of the best things he does is reading the route and then reacting when the ball comes his way. PBU. Adequate speed for the position as a zone coverage defender. Team sources love Witherspoon's cover skills in that he can run the route and prevent separation. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? Jan 20, 2023 One of the deepest CB classes in recent memory: Even with 10 prospects listed below, there is still top-100 cornerbacks on PFF's draft board that didn't make the list. Reacts well. He missed three games with injury and missed more time over targeting penalties. 2/11/23: In 2022, Rush recorded 38 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Gonzalez notched 25 tackles and five breakups during the COVID-19-abbreviated season. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. HT: 6012WT: 190Not Rated Super Redshirt Senior from Cox Mills (Concord, NC)A transfer from Louisville. Wont test as a stellar athlete, but will be suitable. Banks' 2021 season ended after two games due to a shoulder injury. 6/30/22: Clark is not the biggest defensive back, but he is a smooth cover corner who can run the route and prevent separation. Quarterbacks only completed 35.5% of their passes to receivers covered by Witherspoon last season according to Pro Football Focus. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. He had 33 tackles in each of the prior two seasons and two passes broken up over that time. Witherspoons physicality is his biggest defining trait and the one thing that NFL teams will rely on him for. Click on the "DRAFT PROFILE" link to view the scouting report of your favorite 2023 NFL Draft prospect. He struggles against faster receivers to get into position, still very strong in this regard. 6/30/22: Rush is a big cornerback who had a solid debut as a starter in 2021. Six of those interceptions went back the other way for touchdowns! Weight Lbs 201lbs. Changes direction seemingly at will and has the capability to make incredible plays with his change of direction ability. The only real concern with Witherspoon is that he doesnt have the elite speed teams might want out of an elite corner. Forbes has some boom-or-bust aspects to his game but has the kind of athletic traits that can make up for misreads. The sophomore recorded 79 tackles, an interception and five passes defended on the year. The good news is that not only were those four starts stupendous but also, hes been a starter since his freshman year at LSU in 2020. Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith (9) celebrates an interception against the Charlotte 49ers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. Wants to be physical in press but can lose his balance attempting to initiate contact. The Fighting Illini in 2022 allowed just 12.8 points per game, the fewest of any team in the country, and it was a big reason why they were contending for a Big Ten West title down the stretch. pic.twitter.com/yJwMzFQJuA. Not a great tackler. Had 1 INT and 8 PBUs before declaring early. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Doesnt work off of blocks well. A huge cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 205. Special awareness to react well to the ball and collect the interception. Big Board | QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | OC | DT | DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S. Rankings the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback prospects with all of their scouting reports linked to their draft profile. Porter has excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. He was one of five Illinois defenders with at least three interceptions, and he broke up a team-high 14 passes. Excellent tackling ability. The worry is that it still didnt translate to him putting a cap on deep passes. Good in deep zone coverage. He notched 11 tackles and an interception for the Tigers in 2021. He recovers well when he loses a step to a fake. Bracy could stand to get stronger for the NFL. Changes direction very well. Gonzalez is the total package physically. In 2022 with the Ducks, he had 50 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up. Shows his burners off in man coverage against Zay Flowers, stayed in his hip pocket on the goes. A very physical player, especially in coverage. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. * - denotes 2024 prospect. Reacts very well to breaks by the receiver. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He had 43 tackles with an interception and our breakups in 2021. Has some upper-body strength. Needs to wrap up better. Understands positioning well. For a big cornerback, Banks has very nice hips to turn and run downfield with speed receivers. 1. Handles fakes and double moves very well. % allowed in 2022 (1st for CBs) 28.6 QBR against (5th) 0.143 Points Saved/play (2nd) Smart, fluid and scrappy with NFL bloodline pic.twitter.com/ZLYsFWcBW4, Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) December 23, 2022. Very fluid hips. 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