That goes triple for trying to figure out what's coming the following year. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. It would help Phillips to add a little weight, but he could easily be regarded as a slot corner only. 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. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT 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. Didnt play much man coverage in the Michigan scheme. He missed over a month with a knee injury. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. Updated: Jul 28, 2022 10:39 AM EDT. Teams thought he had a shot at being an early-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft before the injury. Good speed and burst. Good hips, changes direction is small and large increments very well. Its also a strong class at edge defender, running back, defensive tackle, cornerback and tight end. Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. He then had a good Senior Bowl week, including one dominant week. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. The previous season, he totaled 44 tackles, two picks and eight passes broken up. 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. Turns and locates the football very well. He may not be the best pure coverage safety, but he knows how to find ball carriers in space. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Stevenson left Georgia for the greener pastures of the ACC where he could play more snaps and start more games. In 2021, Still recorded 55 tackles, two sacks and 10 passes broken up, but he didn't notch an interception. Illinois was the only Power 5 school to offer him. Natural pursuit defender. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. Recovers extremely well. Catch up with our positional rankings here. Tends to play trail technique and is effectively in doing so. The PFFdraft boardwas due for a refresh at the midway point of the2022 college football season. Capable zone coverage athlete. He had 25 total tackles, one interception and one pass defended in his first season. He was simply a productive player in college with four interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his last two seasons. Doesnt recover well after surrendering a good release. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Wright was okay at the Senior Bowl. I, Hi! 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. 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. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Lions may be looking to add a top prospect to help add stability at the position. Reacts well. The majority of snaps in college were wide corner (outside). 2/11/23: Stevenson is a big cornerback that has speed and upside. 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. 6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. 2/11/23: Still totaled 45 tackles, an interception and one pass broken up during 2022. If he tests as expected at the combine, he could be as good an athlete as there is in this entire draft class. Stays with his receiver in the zone, making it very difficult to get a read on his coverage. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. Ballhawk in zone coverage. Entering the NFL, Banks has to get more disciplined in coverage. He is sleeper who could rise quickly as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. The 2023 NFL draft is approaching and there is one thing that's clear. He is a versatile cornerback prospect who looks as though he could test very well and slide up into the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft if he declares. Wants to bait the quarterback into a throw his direction so that he can jump the route. My first mock draft, back in January, was before the final four picks were set -- this one has the complete 1-31 order. Rush could be better now that he has a year of starting experience. @???????????????????????????????? He played well for the Bulldogs. Pursuit angles leave a lot to be desired. NFL draft season is nearly upon us. While Smith's size is adequate, scouts say he has very long arms for a corner who is around 6-foot. Excellent zone coverage ability. He is very physical and leans heavily on this aspect of his game. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. 2 of 11. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. 1. Not as physical in press as I like to see, but uses his hands enough to be effective. NFL scouting is always an inexact science that relies on guesswork more than the community wants you to believe. Only really played man coverage in the red zone. I havent seen good tackling form from Moss, but hes willing to get involved in the play. Looks very comfortable in his zone, positions very well. He struggles against faster receivers to get into position, still very strong in this regard. He's a stud. CORNERBACKS 1. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. 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. In 2021, Bush collected 40 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. Super informed fan? Passes off assignments and picks up new players entering the zone very well. Tier 2. Excellent tackling ability. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings includes a prospect ranking, a breakdown of scouting for the position, key questions about the position, and a link to learn more.. 2023 NFL Mock Draft Cornerback Rankings: Joey Porter Jr., Penn State; Devon Witherspoon, Illinois; Christian Gonzalez, Oregon; Kelee Ringo, Georgia Time for a new set of Round 1 predictions for the 2023 NFL draft. Quick reaction to plays. 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. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. Built more like a safety. Has some physicality to his game but its really not his strength. Joey Porter Jr Penn St - 6'2", 194 lbs. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. HT: 6016. Catch up with our positional rankings here. 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. 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. 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 needs to become more consistent on a down-by-down basis and be less of a feast-or-famine player. Probably the most important cog in that Illinois defense was cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Typically not handsy, prefers to play more of a modified mirror technique. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. Stevenson is a bit of a love/hate prospect with some thinking he could go in the first round and other have Stevenson graded well into day two. 2/11/23: Team sources were impressed with Gonzalez, starting from his 2021 tape and continuing into his play in 2022. Does a good job working through blocks and traffic with proper angles. Good speed, may test very well. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. He moves very well a fluid athlete. In 2022, he collected 37 stops, an interception and five passes broken up. The sophomore recorded 79 tackles, an interception and five passes defended on the year. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ubG8hNyP0t, ???????????????????????? isty, as the TCU corner was flagged 14 times this past season. 2/11/23: Like teammate Mekhi Garner, Bernard-Converse impressed pro evaluators in 2022, totaling 44 tackles, two interceptions and three passes defended. Very solid athlete. ???? He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. Ringo played well in 2021 as one of the replacements for Tyson Campbell. Does a good job keeping in position and preventing the throw from coming his direction. He was one of five Illinois defenders with at least three interceptions, and he broke up a team-high 14 passes. At only 5-foot-10, 183 pounds, his size will be his biggest concern coming out. PBU. Has some upper-body strength. He struggles with that and will draw fouls as a result. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. 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. 6/30/22: Kelly put together a solid 2021 season with 58 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defended. The No. Moves very well, smooth athlete. 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. 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. Can be a matchup negator. Maryland CB Deonte Banks is another name to know in the 2023 NFL Draft CB class. Johnson went down with an injury against Alabama, and while he missed a good portion of the season, he played well in the final weeks of the year. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Decent upper body strength for the position. Shows good technique in zone coverage. Nevertheless, there still seems to be a great amount of depth. 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. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Tends to play a little bit too aggressively and doesnt get the depth that he needs. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. Witherspoons physicality is his biggest defining trait and the one thing that NFL teams will rely on him for. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. He decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft rather than return to school. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. 2022 stats: 23 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 5 passes defensed. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 1 corner in the draft. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. 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. Hes allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. He decided to go the graduate transfer route for the 2022 season and landed at LSU. 21+ and present in Ohio. 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. He could be a backup corner and special teams contributor in the NFL. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Looks good in zone coverage. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. He covered reasonably well, but seemed to be protecting himself from injury with his tackling noticeably reduced. What Williams has is uncoachable. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. 6/30/22: In 2021, Ringo had 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. CB. Lets receivers go in the open field when he needs to come up with big tackles. However, Ringo struggles moving laterally despite his great speed. 6/30/22: Witherspoon has impressed preseason evaluators for having serious speed to go along with adequate size. Struggles in press and surrenders far too much positioning. He struggles to change direction at times. Powerful at the point of contact. Relentless. Weight Lbs 201lbs. Quarterbacks only completed 35.5% of their passes to receivers covered by Witherspoon last season according to Pro Football Focus. He was one of the best corners in the SEC the year before, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. Gonzalez is the total package physically. Lacks some of the physicality that I like to see. 2/11/23: The 6-foot, 195-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. Gonzalez notched 25 tackles and five breakups during the COVID-19-abbreviated season. Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. 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. 2/11/23: Forbes recorded 46 tackles, six interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 2022. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. You can also toggle between positions to view updated rankings. Needs to shore up those pursuit angles. 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. 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. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information. Johnson is a unique safety at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. The Illini have not had a player go in the first round since defensive end Whitney Mercilus and wide receiver A.J. Not a great tackler. Banks has all the physical traits of an All-Pro cornerback. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-pounds. Off-ball linebackers to watch for the 2023 NFL draft Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri Kris Abrams-Draine was one of the top wide receivers in the 2020 recruiting cycle, grading as a three-star. Struggles to tackle bigger receivers. In 2020, he had 32 tackles, and in 2019, he had 35 stops, three interceptions and a pass broken up. 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. Has the capability to play good zone coverage. 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. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. He entered the 2023 NFL Draft after the season. Shows good, subtle hand usage throughout the rep. 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???? 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. Blades also had seven breakups in 2020 and six the previous year. 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. Emmanuel Forbes is HIM. Reacts quickly to the ball and attacks the catch point. 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. 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. 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. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. Blackmon is not a big corner, but he can really cover and looks like a starting slot cornerback. Physical enough to contain receivers through timing routes. Excellent speed and quickness. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. 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. Through nine games, hes broken up nine passes and allowed only 13 catches and 123 yards across 28 targets. Gambling problem? Clark Phillips III, Utah. Uses the sideline well. In 2022, he recorded 46 tackles, two forced fumbles and 11 passes defended. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. 1. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. Offers no upside. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! He flashed in 2021, when he recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended. Makes slight alterations to his path with ease. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Works well through traffic when pursuing. Hes capable of playing man coverage but didnt play it much outside of the red zone. 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. 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. A very physical player, especially in coverage. Hes sound in every facet of the game and fills the ever-valuable slot role in Alabamas defense. Has a natural feel for the zone. 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. In each of those seasons, he notched an interception and four passes defended. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. 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. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. Moss had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl. He's allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. 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. As a sophomore, Maryland only played five games because of COVID-19, and Banks had 11 tackles with a breakup. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.2. Early on, the 2023 NFL Draft doesn't appear to have the same kind of talent that the 2022 CB class boasted. Height Feet 6-2. The only real concern with Witherspoon is that he doesnt have the elite speed teams might want out of an elite corner. Very fluid hips. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. Can rotate and turn but isnt as good as a lot the guys in this class. Struggles to work off of blocks. They feel he could he could be mid-round sleeper who ends up being a solid player. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bracy totaled 39 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception. Team sources feel Martin could be a riser during the draft process because he put together really good tape during the 2022 season. Struggles to recognize play concepts quickly. Along with a good skill set, Jones displays solid instincts and is a willing tackler. Misses a lot of tackles by lowering his head needs to fix that. Makes a play at the catch point, too. He's just a limited athlete at an athlete-dominated position. He plays with a physical edge despite being just 180 pounds. 6/30/22: Forbes is an interesting corner who has produced a lot of splash plays for the Bulldogs. I want to use it on my blog at. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. Stops and goes quickly. 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. He takes an extra step or two to get up to speed, but relatively quick. Good tackler, great considering the position group. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. 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 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Not very physical, but is handsy enough not to draw flags while also disrupting the receivers focus. Doesnt have the strength to control tackles or do too much else. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. 2 of 11. Shows good lateral quickness. Thanks for excellent info I was looking for this info for my mission. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bush totaled 34 tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. Very physical cornerback. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Typically in a position to make a play. Plays effective zone coverage does a good job dropping into deep coverage and is capable both over the top and underneath to make good reads. 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