Plays strong zone coverage. 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. Gonzalez notched 25 tackles and five breakups during the COVID-19-abbreviated season. In 2021, he collected 49 tackles, an interception and two passes defended. He totaled 10 breakups with 47 tackles over 2020 and 2019. He has the ability to stay with receivers well. He may not be the best pure coverage safety, but he knows how to find ball carriers in space. CB. Very fluid hips. Fairly explosive athlete. Over the previous two seasons, Kelly totaled 55 tackles and six passes broken up. He moves very well a fluid athlete. Fights to keep positioning. The big question with Phillips will be size because NFL teams' preseason measurements have him checking in at 5-foot-9, 184 pounds. 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. Hes allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. Built more like a safety. And from that depth, elite cornerback prospects could ultimately emerge. Turns and locates the football very well. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production. Excellent zone coverage ability. Has some decent upper-body strength. 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's got all-pro tools but just needs a little refinement to get there. Thanks for excellent info I was looking for this info for my mission. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. Solid recognition ability. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. However, teams like that Garner is big and a pretty good mover for his size. HT: 6005WT: 1853-star (0.8668) Super Junior from Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)Kyu Blue Kelly was a very popular prospect entering the COVID year, but seems to have been forgotten as the PAC-12 initially canceled their season and Kelly wasnt eligible at the time until after the 2021 season. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Not a great tackler. However, Stevenson had some uneven performances and had some issues playing off man coverage, which Miami had him doing often. 2/11/23: Wright was a solid cornerback for the Beavers over the past two seasons. In 2022, he recorded 38 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes broken up. Zay Flowers, Boston College Eagles Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Zay Flowers height: 5-foot-10 Zay Flowers stats: 1,077 yards, 12. One of the biggest risers this season, Jones has shown a very mature playstyle through 10 weeks. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. 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. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. He is what he is at this point as a prospect. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. Good speed. In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. You want him around the ball with how lights-out he is as a tackler. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. He could run a 4.42/4.47. 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. Weight Lbs 201lbs. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder is a big cornerback who possesses a lot of upside. ** - denotes 2025 prospect. Maryland CB Deonte Banks is another name to know in the 2023 NFL Draft CB class. Wrights damning weakness is his lack of speed, which is noticeable in almost every facet of his game. However, NFL sources don't like the lack of ball skills and ball production. 2023 NFL Draft: Cornerback Group Features High-End Talent and Great Depth This marked the third year in a row that multiple cornerbacks came off the board inside the top nine selections of the draft. Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. Wraps up well and attacks the proper spot. Solid man ability. He had a lot of missed tackles in 2022 and teams were disappointed in his tape compared to his 2021 performance. Typically in a position to make a play. He had two picks in 2020 and 2018. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He has solid man coverage ability, typically found draped all over his assignment. Reacts very well to breaks by the receiver. Gets the proper depth but doesnt drift too far back, and stays in good position to make a play. He played well for the Bulldogs. Changes direction beautifully. Battles through the catch point to try and win the rep. Not overly physical, but just enough to be a nuisance. While Smith's size is adequate, scouts say he has very long arms for a corner who is around 6-foot. However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. Wants to punish ball carrier with a big hit. They feel he might have to be a nickelback in the NFL. Can get sucked away by big play threats and stars. After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. A very quick and very confident cover co Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Williams shows excellent ball skills w Changes directions with ease and has the frame to hold up at any spot in the secondary. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. Excellent tackling ability. 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: Blackmon had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, which really helped him. Just doesnt have traits or tools that make him reliable in space. 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.. 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???? Speed isnt ideal; he might be a step slow to hold up in man coverage. Time for a new set of Round 1 predictions for the 2023 NFL draft. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. 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. Forbes has some boom-or-bust aspects to his game but has the kind of athletic traits that can make up for misreads. His frame is very slim. Sources say there are some character concerns. Pursuit angles leave a lot to be desired. 3 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. 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. Not as physical in press as he is when playing other coverages. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. Very difficult to shake. 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. Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. @???????????????????????????????? Witherspoon may not have an elite physical skill set for the position, but his senior-year tape was as good as we've seen in our nine years of college grading. Adequate speed for the position as a zone coverage defender. Shows his burners off in man coverage against Zay Flowers, stayed in his hip pocket on the goes. 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. Good hips, flips them around well. Bracy could stand to get stronger for the NFL. Luter has quality size, and he could end up being a solid mid-rounder from the 2023 NFL Draft. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Hes capable of playing man coverage but didnt play it much outside of the red zone. Updated: Jul 28, 2022 10:39 AM EDT. There is no doubt His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Hes already had a career year in terms of ball production, with three picks and six pass breakups. Would like to see him wrap up more consistently and better. Good pursuit. 6/30/22: The son of legendary Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr. has an NFL pedigree and played well in 2021. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. Upper body strength is not ideal for the NFL. HT: 6012WT: 190Not Rated Super Redshirt Senior from Cox Mills (Concord, NC)A transfer from Louisville. 1 corner in the NFL. 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. 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. HT: 5111WT: 1813-star (0.8888) Super Redshirt Sophomore from IMG Academy (Suwanee, GA)DJ Turner became a starter at Michigan during the 2021 season after serving as little more than a backup. College Junior Oregon. NFL scouting is always an inexact science that relies on guesswork more than the community wants you to believe. pic.twitter.com/yJwMzFQJuA. Solid and physical at the catch point contests the football and not the receiver. Not very physical, but is handsy enough not to draw flags while also disrupting the receivers focus. Very fluid hips. Understands positioning well. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. 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. Uses the sideline well. Probably the most important cog in that Illinois defense was cornerback Devon Witherspoon. A little bit slow to react to simple concepts. More about Porter Jr.: The son of the former Steelers linebacker has done a great job of making his own name in a different way on defense. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.2. The NFL Scouting Combine occurs this week in Indianapolis (Feb. 28-March 6). Porter is a high football IQ cornerback with the kind of size and physicality everyone is looking for. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. Struggles to tackle bigger receivers. College Junior Penn State. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. Early on, the 2023 NFL Draft doesn't appear to have the same kind of talent that the 2022 CB class boasted. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Porter plays physically, has good size, is very good in coverage, and has NFL/Football pedigree. I havent seen good tackling form from Moss, but hes willing to get involved in the play. He has good height, strength, and speed to run. 89.1. He was benched for a time and seemed to be in the coaches' dog house. Decent at the point of contact. 2/11/23: Jones collected 33 tackles and two passes broken up in 2022. Super informed fan? Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. Ringo is a physical marvel. pic.twitter.com/cq2vAVTjYi, Coach Hagler (@JonHaglerCR) July 10, 2022. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. 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. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. 2/11/23: In 2022, Phillips totaled 24 tackles, six interceptions and six passes defended. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. He missed three games with injury and missed more time over targeting penalties. He will need to pick his battles better in the pros because he committed too many penalties on college. Hes a long, rangy tackler who operates out of the slot for the Aggies. Here are the class' top cornerbacks and safeties. He does want to work downhill to make tackles on the perimeter. He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. Forty Time Secs 4.32. Gets up to speed quickly. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. Accelerates well. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Forbes needs to fill out his frame for the NFL. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. Porter is a long, physical outside corner whos in the middle of a career year. 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. The No. 2/11/23: Trice collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2022. Robinson put together his best season in 2021 with 84 tackles four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. TCU CB TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson is a top 10 CB in the 2023 draft. Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. He entered the 2023 NFL Draft after the season. Jenkins in 2012. A lot will depend on his testing to make up for his lack of tackling and upper body strength. Witherspoon notched zero interceptions in 2021 after recording two in 2020 and zero in 2019. Branch is just a football player. However, Jones has some very raw elements to his game, such as grabbing and holding at times and giving up balls he shouldn't occasionally. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook When I started my scouting for the 2023 NFL Draft, Gonzalez was just a name on a list of a few dozen cornerbacks. 1. Tends to play trail technique and is effectively in doing so. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Good press ability. Strong run support defender. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. Struggles to work off of blocks on the perimeter and can get locked in. I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. * No. NFL draft season is nearly upon us. Typically, Bleacher Report does not project trades as part of the site's mock drafts. Hes racked up 14 career pass breakups and four picks in two and a half seasons. May I request more information? He collected 12 tackles, an interception and seven passes defended over the shortened season, but he played better than the numbers indicate. In 2022, Stevenson had 25 tackles with two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Flashes some ability but struggles to position and tends to lay out to make stops. 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. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. HT: 6016. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. Hes just not a fit for every team and will be best for a defense that plays plenty of man coverage. Recovers extremely well. He led the Ducks in interceptions last season and established himself as the clear No. 6/30/22: Still broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in the COVID-19 shortened season, collecting 20 tackles and eight passes broken up. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Very physical cornerback. 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. And with that comes thePFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects. He was one of five Illinois defenders with at least three interceptions, and he broke up a team-high 14 passes. 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. Moss has quality size and technique, but speed limitations could hurt him. However, he is extremely thin and needs to add weight - if possible. In 2021, he collected 61 tackles, two interceptions and 13 passes defended. Despite his physical nature, he tends to get dominated when he goes to the jam technique. Trice is very tall with good length. Shows good hip flexibility to change directions well. Sources say Robinson is a good player, but undersized. Kelee Ringo, Georgia Big board rank: 15 Needs to wrap up better. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Doesnt have the strength to control tackles or do too much else. Tends to play a little bit too aggressively and doesnt get the depth that he needs. Hence, teams feel Banks needs some development. He also could be a candidate to gain weight and move to safety. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. Decent tackler. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bush totaled 34 tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. 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 plays with a physical edge despite being just 180 pounds. Plays the catch point very well. Solid zone technique. 6/30/22: Ricks has transferred to Alabama and could be a breakout star for the Crimson Tide in 2022. 2/11/23: In 2022, Rush recorded 38 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Stops and goes quickly. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. 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. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback *Walt taking 2014 and 2018 Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. He had 25 total tackles, one interception and one pass defended in his first season. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? He has really impressive movement skills, including speed and athleticism. The sophomore recorded 79 tackles, an interception and five passes defended on the year. 6/30/22: Bracy is Notre Dame's nickel corner. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. Tends to grab when hes beat on a good release. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Witherspoons physicality is his biggest defining trait and the one thing that NFL teams will rely on him for. And with that comes . 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. In 2022, Martin had 64 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes defended, one sack and two forced fumbles. 2/11/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. Bennett could fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 4-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 doesn't have his father's size, he plays . Shows good, subtle hand usage throughout the rep. The 2023 NFL draft is approaching and there is one thing that's clear. One of the best things he does is reading the route and then reacting when the ball comes his way. 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. 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. Blackmon is probably the top man coverage cornerback prospect in this class. Has shown slight improvement in 2022 with his tackling, still not as consistent as Id like him to be. 2/11/23: Boykin was productive in 2022, notching 55 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Moss had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl. Recognition is pretty good for the most part. Shows good lateral quickness. Two of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns. Doesnt interfere with other zones, trusts the players around him. Struggles to work off of blocks. He takes an extra step or two to get up to speed, but relatively quick. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. He is quick twitch always remaining in phase. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. Thats the biggest thing that could keep him out of the first round if indeed he slides out of the top 31. I could be wrong - we've seen Asante Samuel Jr play well for the Chargers on the . Some team sources feel Gonzalez has the best skill set of any corner in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they wanted him to show more fight and competitiveness. He decided to go the graduate transfer route for the 2022 season and landed at LSU. With Colorado in 2021, he collected 53 tackles and five passes broken up. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. He is very fluid and does a nice job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. 6/30/22: Trice was limited to four tackles in 2021 after a knee injury in practice cost him the season. Played more shell coverage than anything. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. Smith plays the game in a way that every defensive coordinator would love to have in their defense. He really struggled in his matchup with USC's Jordan Addison, but Kelly had a decent week at the Senior Bowl. If he tests as expected at the combine, he could be as good an athlete as there is in this entire draft class. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Doesnt let head fakes or fancy releases throw him off. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. Advance scouts like his cover ability and they say he has the speed and athleticism to run the route to prevent separation. Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. Ricks is talented, but maybe he should have returned for his senior year to improve before going pro. Banks was injured on the kickoff against Auburn and carted off the field. 1. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. 2/11/23: In 2022, Ricks recorded 13 tackles and four passes defended. I love his coverage versatility. 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. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. 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/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. Special awareness to react well to the ball and collect the interception. HT: 6021WT: 2003-star (0.8682) JUCO Super Senior from Laney College (Union City, CA)Rejzohn Wright wasnt recruited coming out of high school, taking only some light interest from San Jose State while not receiving a single offer. Porter has excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he has ideal size for the position in the NFL. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. Tends to play mirror technique on the boundary when put in man coverage. Quick to react back to the ball. Author: The NFL Draft Bible. Banks flashed some real cover skills at times during the 2020 season for the Buckeyes. 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. Yet most expect some needy. Played more man coverage in the red zone and looked good. Does a good job reading and diagnosing in zone coverage. Banks has a lot of upside to be better in 2022. All rights reserved (About Us). That was all I knew about him. Good, not great, speed. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. 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