pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 6/30/22: Rush is a big cornerback who had a solid debut as a starter in 2021. 2/11/23: Williams recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defended in 2022 before going down for the year with an ACL tear. 2023 NFL combine: Cornerback soars to top of Lions' wish list heading into draft. Wants to engage and get involved with contact. However, teams like that Garner is big and a pretty good mover for his size. He is what he is at this point as a prospect. He prefers playing hips to the outside and trying to keep the receiver between him and the sideline. Understands positioning well. They feel if Gonzalez improves in those areas, he could be a No. Kelee Ringo, Georgia Big board rank: 15 Thats the biggest thing that could keep him out of the first round if indeed he slides out of the top 31. Fairly quick to recognize concepts while in zone coverage. Misses a lot of tackles by lowering his head needs to fix that. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. Forty Time Secs 4.47. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. Probably the most important cog in that Illinois defense was cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Witherspoon notched zero interceptions in 2021 after recording two in 2020 and zero in 2019. Banks was injured on the kickoff against Auburn and carted off the field. Flashes some ability but struggles to position and tends to lay out to make stops. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. Changes direction very well. 2/11/23: Kelly totaled 35 tackles and six passes broken up 2022. He missed a month with an injury. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. Does a good job keeping in position and preventing the throw from coming his direction. He has good upper-body strength for his position. He is physical, has decent instincts, and runs well. Banks had a solid debut as a freshman in 2019, recording 28 tackles, an interception and two passes broken up. HT: 6006WT: 2053-star (0.8493) Super Senior from Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)A transfer from Oklahoma State, Jarrick Bernard-Converse is a very strong cornerback who can support in run defense. Relies on his athleticism to make up for any mistakes that he has. Decent, not great, hips. In 2020, he had 32 tackles, and in 2019, he had 35 stops, three interceptions and a pass broken up. However, they feel he has some serious stiffness that is going to be a problem at the next in terms of preventing separation from shifty receivers who change direction well. Branch is just a football player. 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. Plays mostly in trail technique. Yet most expect some needy. He recorded 52 tackles and nine passes defended in 2021. Hes an intriguing NFL prospect who can offer coverage ability but needs to work into becoming a better tackler. HT: 6016WT: 1924-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA)Joey Porter Jr is the son of NFL standout linebacker Joey Porter, and while he doesnt have his fathers size, he plays with his physicality and relentlessness. CB. Has some physicality to his game but its really not his strength. I think he does, but want to see it confirmed. Very fluid hips. Powerful at the point of contact. He then had a good Senior Bowl week, including one dominant week. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. Struggles to tackle bigger receivers. Offers some zone coverage ability. Doesnt have much of a problem changing direction or rotating. While Blackmon has not gotten a lot of media attention, he definitely made himself some money in Mobile. Team sources love Witherspoon's cover skills in that he can run the route and prevent separation. Lets receivers go in the open field when he needs to come up with big tackles. 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. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. 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. Very hands-on, disruptive. HT: 5116WT: 1753-star (0.8100) Super Redshirt Junior from Menlo-Atherton (East Palo Alto, CA)A transfer from Colorado, Mekhi Blackmon entered USC with high hopes of helping to change the culture of the program. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. Team sources say they like Brents, who impressed them in the early going of 2022. Could be a bit faster while accelerating, takes him a bit to get up to speed. 7/17/21: Moss has good size for the NFL, but faces speed concerns. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. He moves very well a fluid athlete. 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings: Round 1 targets 5. Special awareness to react well to the ball and collect the interception. All rights reserved (About Us). Brents will need to run well versus speed receivers and in pre-draft workouts. Very solid overall athlete and could post a very strong RAS. 1 overall pick for the 2023 NFL is for sale. The No. Clark Phillips has been a starter since the moment he stepped on campus, and he's added 15 pounds since then. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. Does need to do a better job of locating the football in the air when in man coverage. In 2022, Blackmon totaled 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. Doesnt work off of blocks well. Johnson is a unique safety at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. One of the biggest risers this season, Jones has shown a very mature playstyle through 10 weeks. He's got all-pro tools but just needs a little refinement to get there. He has speed concerns for playing in the NFL, and an injury caused him to miss a lot of time. He struggles to get good angles around the box. Hes sound in every facet of the game and fills the ever-valuable slot role in Alabamas defense. Makes extraordinary reads at times and pulls off crazy plays with his body control. In 2021, he collected 49 tackles, an interception and two passes defended. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. He needs to become more consistent on a down-by-down basis and be less of a feast-or-famine player. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Ringo played well in 2021 as one of the replacements for Tyson Campbell. Finds his assignment quickly and with ease. He is quick twitch always remaining in phase. Tends to be a little handsy in man coverage not overly impressed with his positioning. CLEVELAND, Ohio When you think of the best defenses in college football last season, the first names that pop into your head may be teams like Georgia. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, his makeup speed is nothing short of elite and not just elite for a bigger corner but for all corners. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Flip on the tape and you will see is a twitched-up corner whos personally offended the receiver on the other side of the ball is trying to get open against him. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. pic.twitter.com/yJwMzFQJuA. HT: 6003WT: 1942-star (0.7810) Super Senior from Centennial (Ankeny, IA)Riley Moss entered national radar when he took two interceptions for touchdowns against the Indiana Hoosiers in the opening week of 2021. HT: 6010WT: 2055-star (0.9906) Super Sophomore from Steele (Cibolo, TX)Jaylon Jones did not miss a single start over his first two years in college football. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. Updated: Jul 28, 2022 10:39 AM EDT. Could draw a lot of flags at the NFL level. Sources say there are some character concerns. Good in deep zone coverage. Quarterback-needy teams, youre in luck: This is one heck of a quarterback class, with five signal-callers making the top 50. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. Pursuit angles leave a lot to be desired. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. Very fluid hips. In 2021, Boykin notched 24 tackle, an interception and four passes broken up. Good speed. 2/11/23: Stevenson is a big cornerback that has speed and upside. Solid use of his length and arms to press. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can be too feisty, as the TCU corner was flagged 14 times this past season. He was simply a productive player in college with four interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his last two seasons. Typically not handsy, prefers to play more of a modified mirror technique. The Illini have not had a player go in the first round since defensive end Whitney Mercilus and wide receiver A.J. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. Needs to wrap up better. Those numbers helped the 6-0, 180-pound Witherspoon played his way into becoming one of the best cornerbacks available in the 2023 NFL Draft and should hear his name called very early. So far, he has been a good part of that, playing stellar coverage and continuing building a fine tape resume, expanding on his brunt of work from Colorado. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State HT: 6016 WT: 192 4-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) Good zone ability. Solid overall athlete. Promising press coverage ability. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In 2021, Clark totaled 40 tackles, three interceptions and nine passes defended. He is very fluid and does a nice job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bracy totaled 39 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. 7/1/22: Robinson has been a steady contributor and run defender over the past three seasons. Recognition is pretty good for the most part. 2. Decent upper body strength and should be stronger than most of the players in the class at his position. I want to use it on my blog at. Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. 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. 2/11/23: Team sources were impressed with Gonzalez, starting from his 2021 tape and continuing into his play in 2022. 6/30/22: Bracy is Notre Dame's nickel corner. Just overall a lanky prospect who will need to bulk up before the Combine. 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. Hes capable of playing man coverage but didnt play it much outside of the red zone. Player Summary 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.. He also recorded eight passes broken up alongside 43 tackles. Doesnt recover well after surrendering a good release. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. However, Ringo struggles moving laterally despite his great speed. Teams are woefully desperate to get capable defenders on the outside and are unafraid to use coveted resources to ensure that. Good press ability. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production. Good speed and burst. Lacks strength and needs to better fill his frame. Stops and goes quickly. 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. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. He had 38 tackles and an interception in 2021. Can be a matchup negator. Good speed. Becomes a ball hawk. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. Shows good hip flexibility to change directions well. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He's just a limited athlete at an athlete-dominated position. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. Doesnt interfere with other zones, trusts the players around him. Strong in off-coverage as well. Lacks some of the physicality that I like to see. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. 4-star Cornerback in high school, the #33 ranked CB in the class of 2019. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Team sources think Jones has potential as a cover corner for the NFL. Catch up with our positional rankings here. Fights to keep positioning. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. Very handsy in coverage, concerning how many flags he drew. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Cornerbacks Take Over the First Round A look at some of the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects as the 2022 college football season approaches Eli Nachmany May 27, 2022. Plays strong zone coverage. Tends to play trail technique which he does well. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lb Joey Porter Jr. is a super-talented cornerback who has improved each and every year at college until 2022 where he played at an el Cam Smith is an excellent pro prospect who has played at an elite level over the past two years - allowing a class-leading QB rati Ringo is a super athletic powerful and speedy classic outside corner who looks like he is chiseled out of stone. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique. Illinois DB Devon Witherspoon (31) prior to a college football game between the Chattanooga Mocs and Illinois . Passes off assignments and picks up new players entering the zone very well. What everyone slowly realized was that Moss was a special cornerback prospect, mostly for his awareness and football IQ. Martin is a smooth athlete with instincts. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. He was named to my all-underrated team this year, as his upside presents a serviceable NFL starter. My first mock draft, back in January, was before the final four picks were set -- this one has the complete 1-31 order. Makes a play at the catch point, too. Pairing Stingley . Played more man coverage in the red zone and looked good. He had a lot of missed tackles in 2022 and teams were disappointed in his tape compared to his 2021 performance. After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. If he was a slightly better athlete, he'd be a top-10 pick. However, Stevenson had some uneven performances and had some issues playing off man coverage, which Miami had him doing often. 2/11/23: Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and 11 passes broken up. Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him t Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. Ringo is only a fit for press-man corner in the NFL. 6/30/22: Boykin is a big cornerback and could also get consideration to move to safety depending on how he runs and if pro teams think he can tackle. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. And from that depth, elite cornerback prospects could ultimately emerge. Hes a lot of good things but doesnt seem to have a defining great trait. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. This may limit him to being effective in a cover-two scheme, where he can play heavy zone defense and rely on his instincts and length to make big plays. In 2022, he recorded 46 tackles, two forced fumbles and 11 passes defended. Hes racked up 14 career pass breakups and four picks in two and a half seasons. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. 89.1. Williams might fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. 2/11/23: In 2022, Ricks recorded 13 tackles and four passes defended. 6/30/22: Blades was unimpressive in the 2021 the season. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. He had two picks in 2020 and 2018. After playing primarily in the slot in 2021, Abrams-Draine has been solely an outside corner this season and is still excelling. Strong run support defender. 2/11/23: Jones collected 33 tackles and two passes broken up in 2022. Plays his assignment well in zone coverage. 2/11/23: Boykin was productive in 2022, notching 55 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Below . 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. 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. Call 1-800-Gambler. At only 5-foot-10, 183 pounds, his size will be his biggest concern coming out. Trice is very tall with good length. Gets the proper depth but doesnt drift too far back, and stays in good position to make a play. 6/30/22: Bush was not a starter for the Bearcats because they had some good veteran corners, including star cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner. A very physical player, especially in coverage. However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Zay Flowers, Boston College Eagles Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Zay Flowers height: 5-foot-10 Zay Flowers stats: 1,077 yards, 12. Team sources like Stevenson as a press man corner and feel that he looked good in that technique in 2022. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. In 2020, Garner recorded 27 tackles, three interceptions and seven passes broken up. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? Over the first few days, players will get medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and. % 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. 2/11/23: Bennett was a steady corner for Maryland in 2022, recording 39 tackles, an interception and 10 pass breakups. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. A huge cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 205. He also possesses freakishly long arms to go along with quickness and athleticism. Could be better about passing assignments off, tends to pass off too early. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. Quick to react back to the ball. Accelerates well. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. A lot will depend on his testing to make up for his lack of tackling and upper body strength. Banks has a lot of upside to be better in 2022. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. May I request more information? https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. 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. He earned a role as a true freshman and has taken long strides to get better every single year. 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. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Good speed for the NFL but not great. Physical enough to contain receivers through timing routes. 1. TCU CB TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson is a top 10 CB in the 2023 draft. Battles through the catch point to try and win the rep. Not overly physical, but just enough to be a nuisance. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. Didnt play much press coverage in the Clemson scheme. * No. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. He notched two interceptions per year over the last two seasons. 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 doesnt panic while working back into phase. 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. Wants to knock the ball carrier over. He can catch the ball through contact. For other positions: QB RB WR TE OT OG/C EDGE DL LB CB S Clark Phillips, Utah Utes After joining Utah as a four-star recruit, Phillips started right away. Hes an incredible athlete with a track background from high school. Relentless. He was one of the best corners in the SEC the year before, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Good upper body strength, especially for the position group. Just doesnt have traits or tools that make him reliable in space. HT: 5115WT: 2144-star (0.9831) Super Junior from Miami Southridge (Homestead, FL)A transfer from Georgia. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Smart, physical defender. He could be a backup corner and special teams contributor in the NFL. The 2023 NFL Scouting combine kicks off this week from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis ahead of the NFL Draft, scheduled for April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. 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. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. The reason he produces as a corner is because he has a strong football IQ. He does want to work downhill to make tackles on the perimeter. The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Has very good speed and is a very reactive defender. Not only does Gonzalez have the prototypical length teams are looking for to match up with taller receivers, but he also has elite speed. Height Feet 6-2. 2/11/23: Witherspoon played well for Illinois in 2022, recording 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Porter Sr. made his living sacking quarterbacks, and Porter Jr. has made opposing receiver lives difficult in college. He had 43 tackles with an interception and our breakups in 2021. Only really played man coverage in the red zone. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. PBU. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. As part of our ranking of the position groups in the 2023 NFL Draft class, we have the cornerbacks ranked No. Smith plays the game in a way that every defensive coordinator would love to have in their defense. Ballhawk in zone coverage. Finds his proper depth and does a good job taking away lanes. Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Lions may be looking to add a top prospect to help add stability at the position. Has the ability to play in the box as needed. Original: Early on, the 2023 NFL Draft doesn't appear to have the same kind of talent that the 2022 CB class boasted. 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