Team sources like Elam's cover skills, but they have some concerns about his speed for matching up with NFL receivers. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. He allowed only eight catches from 24 targets in the SEC last season. 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. Reid also gave his thoughts on this year's offensive line draft class and discussed a current Chargers player he thinks will benefit from head coach Brandon Staley's defense. 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. Super informed fan? A known media maven, who created the NFL Draft Bible, which is used by all 32 NFL teams. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. Terrell. *Tyric LeBeauf, Boise State, rSr, 6016, 180, 4.50e, UDFA, 68. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. The team expects big things from the Cincinnati product. He notched five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and 47 tackles on the year. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. Surtain was the highest-graded cornerback in college football this past season and has seen his PFF grade increase every single year since his freshman campaign. Overall, Ward is the top cornerback for the 2018 NFL Draft and is likely to go in the top half of the first round. 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. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. Hell need to reel that in at the next level. In two years as a starter, however, Melifonwu has earned coverage grades of just 79.3 and 74.1, as hes not quite as physical as his athletic testing might suggest. He transferred to Missouri for the 2021 season. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. There is no doubt Emmanuel Forbes is an athletic prospect with excellent tight-man coverage skills, good overall length, who's aggressive in r 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 needs to use 2021 to show he isn't and is smooth out of breaks to prevent separation. A strong work out at LSU's pro day on April 6th could help to turn around his draft stock. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. As a senior, Jones need to show fluid athleticism, and it would help him if he improved his ball production. 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. The top 2022 Cornerback prospects available for the 2022 NFL Draft. He stands at 6'1 although he appears to be closer to 6'2 and is 200 pounds. 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. 4/27/22: Bryant played well for Cincinnati in 2021, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Justin Layne, Michigan State. Durant is very undersized, but his ball skills were good enough for him to land on NFL teams' preseason watch list. He could be a mid-round sleeper. 1) Murphy is the heart and soul of the Huskies defense. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. To go along with his size, sources say Gardner is fast and has ball skills but is a little raw. His interviews with teams, however, did not go well, and teams are concerned about his mental makeup. If Johnson covers well as a senior, he could be a riser. 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. The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. 4/27/22: Mathis was a solid cover corner for Pittsburgh in 2021. He was fantastic as a freshman, flashing serious ball skills even though he had a part-time role. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. 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. 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. 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 today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the most trusted independent scouting service in the world and is used by all 32 NFL teams. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. He played well against good competition. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. 4/27/22: Jamison notched 49 tackles, one interception and one breakup in 2021. pic.twitter.com/cq2vAVTjYi, Coach Hagler (@JonHaglerCR) July 10, 2022. Height Feet 6-2. Booth's draft stock has been hurt by undergoing double hernia surgery in the spring of 2022. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. 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. 1. 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. Christian Braswell, Rutgers, Sr, 5104, 181, 4.55e, 0928, 3018, 7378, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 46. *Alex Austin, Oregon State, rSo, 6006, 192, 4.40e, Rd7 | REPORT, 33. He is a smooth cover corner who has good discipline and fundamentals to go along with a quality skill set. 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. That makes you think that his skills can translate on the outside. In 2019, he recorded 46 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. 7/17/21: Thompson has yet to produce a big statistical season, but he flashed at times for Texas during the past four years. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan, Sr, 5094, 183, 4.49e, 0858, 3100, 7348, CGS, UDFA, 74. He missed only three of 61 tackle attempts this past fall. Lucas totaled 53 tackles with four breakups and one interception in 2019. isty, as the TCU corner was flagged 14 times this past season. 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. Here are the top NFL draft prospects to watch for: Washington. He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. Hill flashed some nice ability over the past few seasons for the Wolverines. Denzel Burke, Ohio State, Jr, 006, 190, 4.40e, 5. Quarterbacks. 4/27/22: Jones totaled 41 tackles, a forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2021. 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. Cornerback was the defense's biggest weakness last year, and it remains a position of need ahead of the NFL draft. Williams is tall and has some quickness. 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. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. Emerson did not record an interception in either season, with his lone collegiate interception coming in 2019 when he notched 31 tackles. He missed action, played against New Mexico, struggled against Arkansas, and then went out for the season. 2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak It's a fantastic year for corners. Cameron Brown, Ohio State, Sr, 5117, 196, 4.42e, 0900, 3118, 7618, EWS, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 18. Greg Newsome II doesn't seem to want to play the position and neither Martin . 11) Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati . He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. 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. 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 . *Eli Ricks, Alabama, Jr, 6016, 190, 4.48e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 12. Jalen Carter, Georgia. He allowed only 179 yards into his coverage last season. Adding more strength to his frame would help him. ** - denotes 2024 prospect. Trae Waynes, 6'0 1/8, 186 . *Deonte Banks, Maryland, rJr, 6006, 205, 4.44e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 7. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. He has a good skill set, so he could help himself in pre-draft workouts. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. Projected Round (2021): 1-2. Banks has the size and athletic ability to be one of the top cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Stingley has the ability to end up being a top cornerback prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. *Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. After little production during the previous two years, Williams totaled four interceptions, five passes broken up, one sack and 30 tackles over the eight games of 2020. 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. Armour-Davis helped himself by working out well at the combine. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin. However, he bounced back with an impressive pro day, according to team evaluators. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. 2021 NFL draft CB rankings: Patrick Surtain II, Caleb Farley among top cornerback prospects. While Darius Slay turned in a Pro Bowl season in 2021 and Avonte Maddox is an asset in the slot, the. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. . Team sources say Evans is long and athletic, but lacks strength and finishing ability. 4/27/22: Thompson totaled 34 tackles, two passes defended and an interception in 2021. There has been a critical error on this website. Kordell Rodgers, Texas State, Sr, 5104, 179, 4.53e, 0858, 3048, 7100, CGS, UDFA, 75. That is why cornerback has been the most selected position in recent drafts as teams try their hand . Kendrick totaled 18 tackles, six passes broken up and an interception in 2020. College Junior Cincinnati. 1. Quarterback. ???? 1. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. 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. Top 10 CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft 10) Deonte Banks, Maryland. Armour-Davis collected three interceptions, four passes broken up and 30 tackles in 2021, but he was also injured to close out the season. As a redshirt freshman, Lucas had 59 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions. 4/27/22: Williams had a quality season for Fayetteville State and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Jobe has good size with upside to rise as a senior. 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 . Tyon Davis, Tulsa, Sr, 5107, 178, 4.50e, 0918, 3048, 7518, HULA, UDFA, 62. 7/17/21: Kendrick transferred to Georgia after getting in some trouble. 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. 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???? Teams like his well-rounded skill set and coverage ability. 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. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. 7/17/21: Playing for Tulsa, Green is a big corner who is physical and has some tools to work with. *DJ Turner, Michigan, rJr, 5111, 180, 4.35e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 14. He also had two interceptions and five passes defended that season. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16. 4/27/22: Elam played really well to open the 2021 season, including an impressive performance against Alabama. Below is our boundary cornerback rankings for the 2021 NFL . After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. He's earned a 90.7 coverage grade in his college career compared to Stingley's 91.9 mark. *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. Meanwhile, Oregon blazer Christian Gonzalez is expected to test amongst the elite percentile at the NFL Scouting Combine, which could create an interesting conversation as to who is CB1 inside NFL war rooms. This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. 2022 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Cornerbacks. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. One expert thinks he'll be the No. 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. 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. . Some sources feel Gordon could be a big nickel in the NFL. In 2021, Hill recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Team sources say McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. 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. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: First-Round Cornerback Targets to Keep an Eye on for the Patriots at the Combine . Justin Ford, Montana, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7428, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 50. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. 1. Some limitations in speed and athleticism cause some team staff to question whether Taylor should move to safety in the NFL. 7/17/21: Elam played well in 2020, recording 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). Projected Round: Third. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. 89.1. 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. His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. Tuli Tuipulotu, USC. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. 7/17/21: Gordon has been a solid corner for the Huskies over the past few seasons. Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. The 2023 Senior Bowl is officially in the books, and after another revelatory week of action in Mobile, it's time to update our prospect rankings for each position group in the 2023 NFL draft class. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. Jones needs to gain weight in his upper and lower body for the NFL. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. Height Feet 6-3. Dexter Lawson, Appalachian State, Sr, 5086, 185, 4.50e, 0838, 3048, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 70. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: Best Fits for the Patriots at Offensive Tackle Heading Into the Combine. He also played well in 2017 while with USC making, 40 stops, four interceptions and seven breakups for the Trojans. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. Devon Witherspoon is a player who has had the best production throughout 2022 and has been simply elite while . Clark Phillips III, Utah. McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. 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. He could stand to fill out his frame, but considering he is only a true junior, he has plenty of time to do it. Ranking top 10 cornerbacks in NFL for 2022: Jalen Ramsey remains king, Trevon Diggs explodes onto list . Over th mini 2020 season, he totaled 14 tackles and a pick. . * - denotes 2019 prospect. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. He flashed in 2019 with 32 tackles and four breakups. He could be a solid second-day pick who becomes a quality starter in the NFL. Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . The play below does a good job of encapsulating what I mean: Brah I just started watching Cam Smiths film and this is the first play I see???????? He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. As part of Athlon Sports' 2022 NFL Draft Guide, we have ranked each position, including 30 cornerbacks. 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. The issue was that even with the relatively lax college rules, Horn was still flagged five times. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. He's got good size and length, and he can run just enough to be fine. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. Going to an all-star game and impressing against better competition would help him. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. Jones will enter the NFL with a lot of SEC experience. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. The 2021 NFL draft will occur across downtown Cleveland locations . 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. 4/27/22: Lucas collected 34 tackles and six passes defended in 2021. It's also not hard to project him to the NFL, as he has played 662 press coverage snaps over the past two years. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. Emmanuel Forbes is HIM. That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. 9. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Anthony Johnson, Iowa State, rSr, 6001, 208, 4.50e, 0868, 3200, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 38. Had 1 INT and 8 PBUs before declaring early. 0:00. Can be a matchup negator. To go along with four picks, he had 35 tackles and seven passes defended. Texas Tech The Lions badly need help at cornerback . Golson is the type of player who will be taken in the middle of the draft and could make plays as a rookie. Sign up for the Browns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning.
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