Six of those interceptions went back the other way for touchdowns! Teams are woefully desperate to get capable defenders on the outside and are unafraid to use coveted resources to ensure that. He plays with an edge but can sometimes play too aggressively. 6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. The Buckeyes liked to play Brown in more of a deep set, playing deep coverage over the top more often than not. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. ?pic.twitter.com/uEr98vuFUa, PFF College (@PFF_College) November 7, 2021. NFL Draft Bible founder Ric Serritella lists his top 50 draft-eligible cornerback prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft to be held in Kansas City. Strong in off-coverage as well. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. 2/11/23: Banks is a natural cover corner with speed, height, strength, quick feet, and agility. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. 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. Why not treat it as such? 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. Washington currently has 6 picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they are expected to receive comp picks for departed free agents Brandon Scherff (3rd round) and Tim Settle (6th round) per Over the Cap . He moves very well a fluid athlete. Good hips, changes direction is small and large increments very well. 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. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Running with speed receivers and preventing separation as a senior would help him. Doesnt have the strength to control tackles or do too much else. Attacks the catch point and will go through the receiver if he needs to. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.2. Stevenson might end up being more of a zone corner who flexes between the boundary and the slot. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he has ideal size for the position in the NFL. Banks had a solid debut as a freshman in 2019, recording 28 tackles, an interception and two passes broken up. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. 2/11/23: Banks didn't play until late September and only played in two games, recording five tackles. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. He is sleeper who could rise quickly as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. Phillips is a dynamic ball hawk with instincts in coverage, but teams view Phillips as a slot corner only, which pushes him down lower in the 2023 NFL Draft. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. Brings the hit power. 2 of 11. Good acceleration. 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. Shows good lateral quickness. He has solid man coverage ability, typically found draped all over his assignment. 2/11/23: Still totaled 45 tackles, an interception and one pass broken up during 2022. 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. He was one of the best corners in the SEC the year before, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. 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. More about Ringo: Ringo is one of many members of that elite Georgia defense from 2021 who should be a first-round pick, joining five who went in the first round a year ago. 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. Works well through traffic when pursuing. Get pick by pick results from each round of the 2023 NFL Draft with Draftcast on ESPN He's a stud. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder is a big cornerback who possesses a lot of upside. Some evaluators are concerned Johnson could be too tall and leggy to run with pro receivers, so they will be watching closely how he does against top receivers during the 2022 season. He could be a backup corner and special teams contributor in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Im a little bit concerned about his space-defending ability and consistency in that role. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Blackmon is not a big corner, but he can really cover and looks like a starting slot cornerback. Tends to play mirror technique on the boundary when put in man coverage. Banks keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. The only real concern with Witherspoon is that he doesnt have the elite speed teams might want out of an elite corner. Shows his burners off in man coverage against Zay Flowers, stayed in his hip pocket on the goes. 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. 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. * - denotes 2024 prospect. % 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. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). Ringo is only a fit for press-man corner in the NFL. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. Played more man coverage in the red zone and looked good. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? 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. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. Catch up with our positional rankings here. May I request more information? In 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. The 2023 NFL draft is approaching and there is one thing that's clear. He rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. 2023 Senior Bowl Watchlist Scouting Notes: QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee, Blitzcast #235 - Polarizing Prospects ft/Eric Froton, Blitzcast #234 - Flowers & Mauch Can Do It All, Interview w/WR/RB Devin Young, Sacred Heart, Interview with S Isaiah McDaniels, South Dakota State, Interview with S Lawrence Asiedu, Grambling State, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Ivan Pace Jr, Cincinnati, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Noah Taylor, North Carolina, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Dorian Williams, Tulane, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: EDGE Andre Jones Jr, Louisiana, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Micah Baskerville, LSU, 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Vogels 1.0 (Pre-Combine), 2023 Dream Bowl Interview: CB Trey Elston, Samford, 2023 Tropical Bowl Interview: RB Joshua Samuel, Austin Peay, 2023 Senior Bowl Scouting Notes: H-B Brayden Willis, Oklahoma. Banks was injured on the kickoff against Auburn and carted off the field. Bennett could fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. Clark Phillips III, Utah. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. Quick to react back to the ball. It would help Phillips to add a little weight, but he could easily be regarded as a slot corner only. He's got all-pro tools but just needs a little refinement to get there. Hes allowed only six catches on 11 targets for 72 yards. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bush totaled 34 tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. HT: 5116WT: 180Not recruited Super Junior from Pine Forest (Pensacola, FL)Devon Witherspoon was not heavily recruited coming out of high school and was mostly overlooked by Power 5 schools. Good speed, may test very well. He has really impressive movement skills, including speed and athleticism. However, the Clemson defense played better when he was in a game, which should say a lot about the leadership that he brings to the secondary. Physical enough to contain receivers through timing routes. Its also a strong class at edge defender, running back, defensive tackle, cornerback and tight end. Reacts quickly to the ball and attacks the catch point. College Junior Penn State. He had 43 tackles with an interception and our breakups in 2021. Brents will need to run well versus speed receivers and in pre-draft workouts. 2/11/23: In 2022, Phillips totaled 24 tackles, six interceptions and six passes defended. 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. 1 corner in the draft. In 2022, he recorded 46 tackles, two forced fumbles and 11 passes defended. He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. Ballhawk in zone coverage. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. He also recorded eight passes broken up alongside 43 tackles. Very fluid hips. Natural pursuit defender. Very solid athlete. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. I could be wrong - we've seen Asante Samuel Jr play well for the Chargers on the . He recorded 52 tackles and nine passes defended in 2021. 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. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. That goes triple for trying to figure out what's coming the following year. At 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds, Gonzalez has the kind of size everyone is looking for in a boundary corner. Good zone ability. Not a great tackler. 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. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. In 2021, Bush collected 40 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended. Hes a lot of good things but doesnt seem to have a defining great trait. He is not the most physical, but he uses his hands and length very effectively. Johnson is a unique safety at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. The top 2023 Cornerback prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. The rest is a work in progress. The reason he produces as a corner is because he has a strong football IQ. Johnson had a respectable week of practice at the Senior Bowl. The big question with Phillips will be size because NFL teams' preseason measurements have him checking in at 5-foot-9, 184 pounds. Gambling problem? Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. Over the first few days, players will get medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and. Has the ability to play in the box as needed. Doesnt work well off of blocks on the perimeter. 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. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. He missed three games with injury and missed more time over targeting penalties. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. Hence, teams feel Banks needs some development. Smith is what we in the scouting world affectionately refer to as a football player. Hes not a high draft pick because of what hes going to do at the combine but rather due to the way he plays the game. 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. He decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft rather than return to school. Ringo is a physical marvel. 7/17/21: Moss has good size for the NFL, but faces speed concerns. Like Gonzalez, Porter Jr. has imposing length for the corner position. Typically in a position to make a play. Does a good job reading and diagnosing in zone coverage. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. Only really played man coverage in the red zone. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. 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 missed a month with an injury. Has the capability to play good zone coverage. Changes direction very well. They feel he could he could be mid-round sleeper who ends up being a solid player. 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. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. Smith plays the game in a way that every defensive coordinator would love to have in their defense. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. Latest NFL Draft mirror technique on the Y-axis and on the goes massive leap next fall as. 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