Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. I love his coverage versatility. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? He is a smooth cover corner who has good discipline and fundamentals to go along with a quality skill set. With the demand for cornerbacks in the NFL, there should be plenty taken in the first two rounds of the draft. Williams is tall and has some quickness. TCU CB TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson is a top 10 CB in the 2023 draft. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . Luckily for NFL teams, this cornerback class is loaded with talent from top to bottom including a handful of first-round prospects with Day One high-level starting . 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. There has been a critical error on this website. Kendrick totaled 18 tackles, six passes broken up and an interception in 2020. He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. Height Feet 6-3. 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 a good year to be in need of coverage help. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Jones is a tall and thin corner who might need to add strength in the upper and lower body for the NFL. Browns meet with potential backup QB candidate at NFL Scouting Combine, A diehard fan growing up, Cincinnati WR Tyler Scott would love to come home, Northwestern defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore breaks the bank at the combine, Underwear Olympics: Stock up/down on EDGE prospects after testing, Browns have met with duo of speedy wide receivers at the combine, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. *Julius Brents, Kansas State, rSr, 6030, 202, 4.50e, 0948, 3368, 8278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 13. It's also not hard to project him to the NFL, as he has played 662 press coverage snaps over the past two years. The good news is that not only were those four starts stupendous but also, hes been a starter since his freshman year at, You dont need to watch too much more than the. 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. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. 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. There's a new No. Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati . He has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. Webb has a good skill set with size and speed. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. 4/24/21: Farley decided to skip the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. Projected Round (2022): 4-6. Kaleb Hayes, BYU, rSr, 5113, 196, 4.50e, 0848, 3338, 7728, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 51. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. 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. Some standout first-round prospects are Ahmad Gardner from Cincinnati, Derek Stingley from LSU, Andrew Booth Jr. from Clemson, and Trent McDuffie from Washington. He's a stud. 9. PBU. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . 4/27/22: In 2021, Fields totaled 45 tackles and 10 passes broken up. Jason Verrett of TCU may not be the most physically imposing, but he's still the draft's best cornerback. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. Mathis earned himself an invitation to the Senior Bowl with his solid season, and in Mobile, he showed he is a fit as a potential nickel corner. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. The draft guide also includes three-year grades, advanced stats, player comparisons, 2021 NFL Scouting Combine data, 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl grades and much more. Gowan only has one season of major college football under his belt back in 2019 before opting out this past season. 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. Hodges-Tomlinson pairs legit 4.3-second speed with buttery smooth hips to be a constant nuisance to the receivers lined up across from him. We rank the 2023 draft prospects ahead of the Combine. 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???? (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. Tuli Tuipulotu, USC. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. 4/27/22: Bryant played well for Cincinnati in 2021, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. In the modern NFL which features so many dynamic wide . March 4, 2023 3:12 pm ET. % 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. (@DP_NFL) August 21, 2022. 4/27/22: It took some time for Goodrich to break onto the field given the loaded secondary at Clemson, but he played well as a senior with 41 tackles, one interception and eight passes defended. 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. As a pro, he will have to work on using his feet rather than grabbing, as that habit will lead to a lot of penalties. Riley Moss Iowa, rSr, 6003, 192, 4.54e, 0918, 3038, 7338, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 21. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. 4/27/22: Stingley played well in very brief action for LSU before going out with a foot injury. 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. Ohio State's CJ Stroud is one of the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. Greg Newsome II doesn't seem to want to play the position and neither Martin . Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. 7/17/21: Johnson was solid for Duke in 2020, but he really impressed during the previous two seasons. 1. Expect lots of cornerbacks off the board, in a fast and furious manner! Gardner has great upside and the potential to be an elite No. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. Jacob Roach. The Chicago Bears currently hold the No. John Vogel October 12, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 5 Minutes. Given his tremendous skill set of size, speed and athleticism, Farley could have been the first cornerback drafted despite sitting out 2020 and having a history of injuries. Gardner had a good workout at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, including a fast 40, but the perception of his performance in the meetings was love/hate. 4/27/22: Kendrick had some underwhelming moments in coverage against Clemson in the season opener, but played better later in the year, including a good performance versus Alabama in the National Championship. Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . Mathis missed the 2020 season with an injury. 2. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as Kendrick had a very good season for the Tigers there and locked down the starting spot across from A.J. Stingley did not work out at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and team sources said they were underwhelmed with his interview. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. Gardner totaled 28 stops, three interceptions and nine passes broken up in 2020. There is some debate about Waller, who is a bit of a love/hate prospect with team evaluators. The team expects big things from the Cincinnati product. Kaiir Elam, Florida (Junior) Elam is a long, physical cornerback built for the NFL game. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Each safety is in charge of half of the deep portion of the field, CBs can be in man or zone coverage. He is a highly talented corner, but he will enter the NFL having not played much football over the past two years. Joey Porter Jr is the son of NFL standout linebacker Joey Porter, and while he doesn't have his father's size, he plays with his physicality and relentlessness. 1. 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. As a senior, Thompson needs to show more ball skills as he has only one interception and five breakups from 2017-2020. Other teams believe Berry attacks the offseason. Top 10 Position Rankings. For final scouting reports on over 500 players for the 2023 NFL Draft, be sure to reserve your copy of the Official 2023 NFL Draft Bible. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. While he isn't the biggest of corners, McCreary has excellent coverage skills to run the route and prevent separation. *Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.55e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 4. The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. 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. 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. Ironically, 300-plus of the top NFL draft prospects now gather at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with that very same goal: be the . INDIANAPOLIS We all remember gym class in elementary school, when being the fastest kid in the class was the greatest mark of respect. 1. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. The 2021 NFL draft is just a couple of months away, so it's time to update our prospect rankings for every position group in this year's class. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. Some limitations in speed and athleticism cause some team staff to question whether Taylor should move to safety in the NFL. Going to an all-star game and impressing against better competition would help him. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. Five rookies make the cut: Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Tariq Woolen . Even though he lacks size, Williams showed his willingness to tackle in 2019 when he racked up 73 stops. While the future is bright with Jaylon Johnson, the question is who will start . 2. Anthony Johnson, Iowa State, rSr, 6001, 208, 4.50e, 0868, 3200, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 38. This is the press-man cornerback you want in this draft class. The 2021 NFL Draft class includes a diverse and talented group of corners, and this list doesnt even incorporate the guys currently listed as safeties but could plug into the slot right away at the NFL level. He was respectable in 2019 and 2020, but his ball production dropped. More of PFF's 2021 NFL Draft tools here: College Junior Penn State. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. *Deonte Banks, Maryland, rJr, 6006, 205, 4.44e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 7. He has room for further development though. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. *KeiTrel Clark, Louisville, rJr, 5102, 19, 4.38e, 0838, 2968, 7300, EWS, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 15. The worry is that it still didnt translate to him putting a cap on deep passes. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Jones needs to gain weight in his upper and lower body for the NFL. To go along with four picks, he had 35 tackles and seven passes defended. You dont need to watch too much more than the Ohio State games the past two years to figure out why Porter is getting first-round hype. *Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. The 2021 NFL draft will occur across downtown Cleveland locations . Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. Some team evaluators like McDuffie more than Derek Stingley and Ahmad Gardner. 4/27/22: Taylor-Britt was a solid college cornerback, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. Ringo is a physical marvel. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. Jaylin Williams, Indiana, rSr, 5096, 195, 4.44e, 0900, 2948, 7138, NFLPA/HULA, PFA | REPORT, 48. Showing health and durability will important for him as a senior. In 2019, he had 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, rJr, 6020, 192, 4.46e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 2. 4/27/22: Thompson totaled 34 tackles, two passes defended and an interception in 2021. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. Even though he came to the Volunteers as a wide receiver, Taylor worked his way onto the field as a freshman after switching to cornerback. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. 4/27/22: Williams had a quality season for Fayetteville State and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. One-year starter who didn't sulk after losing a competition to McDuffie earlier in career . Last year was a wee bit lacking, but this year is loaded with at least 20 who could legitimately end up starting, or at least get starting consideration. The 40-yard dash times are in, and the best of this year so far is also one of the top marks in recent combine history. He also didnt jump well at 5-foot-9 only managing a 33-inch vertical though he did show some good strength being able to do 18 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press event. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. He has a good skill set, so he could help himself in pre-draft workouts. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. The top 2018 Cornerback prospects available for the 2018 NFL Draft. He transferred to Missouri for the 2021 season. Michigan cornerback DJ Turner's official time of 4.26 is tied for fourth . 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB2 Matt Corral. However, no cornerback may be more physical than Joey Porter Jr. (it runs in the family), as the Penn State playmaker man brings size, athleticism and change of direction ability, along with the propensity to create turnovers. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. Natrone Brooks, Southern Mississippi, Sr, 5090, 168, 4.50e, 0918, 3148, 7500, CGS, UDFA |REPORT, 60. Kendrick notched 30 tackles, five passes broken up and two interceptions on the year. As part of our ranking of the position groups in the 2023 NFL Draft class, we have the cornerbacks ranked No. 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. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. Steven Jones, Appalachian State, rSr, 5095, 185, 4.44e, 0778, 3078, 7348, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 44. 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. ** - denotes 2020 prospect. This past season, 187 of his 339 coverage snaps still came in press coverage a rarity for a slot corner. Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-pounds. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. Webb played well in 2019, 29 tackles, three interceptions and 12 passes broken up. Super informed fan? 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. *Garrett Williams, Syracuse, rSo, 5112, 190, 4.44e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 11. Goodrich has quality size to go with some quickness and athleticism, but is more of a mid-round talent who could be a backup and special teams contributor. Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. Booth's draft stock has been hurt by undergoing double hernia surgery in the spring of 2022. Showing the ability to run with fast receivers and prevent separation could help Taylor-Britt to rise as a senior. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. 0:00. He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. 4/27/22: Williams recorded 41 tackles and 11 passes broken up in 2021. He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. Keenan Isaac, Alabama State, rSr, 6020, 186, 4.53e, 0900, 3318, 7948, NFLPA, Rd7 | REPORT, 31. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. 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. Porter fits best in a scheme where he's asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. Will Riley Moss play Safety or Corner in the NFL. Steven Gilmore, Marshall, Sr, 5092, 162, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7300, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 56. Through the workouts and interviews, Gardner has become the consensus top cornerback prospect and a top-five pick. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. Young CBs rise to the top: Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardner have dominated thus far in 2022, establishing themselves as the cream of the crop at cornerback. 4/27/22: Gordon recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2021. USA TODAY Sports Network. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports released his mock draft Saturday and had the Vikings selecting Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. As such, he's one of the bigger cornerbacks in the class. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin. Lets take a look at the biggest movers after the scouting combine and athletic testing for corners are completed. *Mekhi Garner, LSU, rSr, 6014, 220, 4.52e, 1000, 3248, 7768, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT, 26. Waller had a disastrous combine because he was extremely underweight and slow for a cornerback. "[Woolen] is a fourth- or fifth-rounder to me," said one area scout. 4/27/22: Green was not impressive for Missouri in 2021. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. He flashed some coverage ability and a good skill set there. 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021. 7/17/21: Kendrick transferred to Georgia after getting in some trouble. Hes started for three years and has seen his coverage grade improve every year. A strong work out at LSU's pro day on April 6th could help to turn around his draft stock. Shutdown Corner's Top 10 Cornerbacks for 2017. College Junior Cincinnati. 4/27/22: In 2021, Williams had 63 tackles, nine passes broken up and an interception. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. Green was not as consistent in other games, but he is sleeper who could rise as a senior. He wasn't terrible at Senior Bowl, but moving to safety might be the best fit for him in the NFL. Berry is keeping all of his options open. Max Melton, Rutgers, rJr, 5110, 190, 4.36e, 4. We look at the top 32 players at this position thus far this season. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. . With at least four - and possibly as many as six first-round picks - this is perhaps the strongest group among all positions in the 2021 NFL . And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. 2 of 11. 4/27/22: Watson has excellent size and length to be an outside corner in the NFL. Emerson could end up being a candidate for a Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has zero picks thus far in college, so improving his ball production would help him to rise. His best trait for the NFL is his ability to line up and cover slot receivers. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. 4/27/22: Junior was a standout corner at Ouachita, and that play earned him a Senior Bowl invitation. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. 4/27/22: Brown played well overall for Arkansas in 2021, recording 54 tackles, five interceptions and six passes broken up. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. Justin Layne, Michigan State. He could be a perfect fit as a nickel corner who also plays some on the outside. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. 7/17/21: Jones played well overall in 2020, recording 39 tackles, an interception and five passes defended.
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