Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . He had a decent week at the Senior Bowl, but off-the-field issues are hurting him with teams. Tuli Tuipulotu, USC. Cornerback was the defense's biggest weakness last year, and it remains a position of need ahead of the NFL draft. * - denotes 2019 prospect. As a senior, Jones need to show fluid athleticism, and it would help him if he improved his ball production. 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. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: First-Round Cornerback Targets to Keep an Eye on for the Patriots at the Combine . 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. We look at the top 32 players at this position thus far this season. While his name has obviously taken a backseat to Stingley's in the SEC over the past couple of seasons, Elam hasn't been too far off. 7/17/21: Kendrick transferred to Georgia after getting in some trouble. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. He then participated in the Senior Bowl. After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. 4/27/22: Jones was one of the most dangerous ball hawks in college football in 2021, putting up some fabulous ball production. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. Can be a matchup negator. Kendrick played offense for Clemson before he was moved to corner out of emergency in 2019. 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. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. 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. . Gowan only has one season of major college football under his belt back in 2019 before opting out this past season. Webb has a good skill set with size and speed. 7/17/21: Williams played well enough in 2018 and 2019 to earn a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list for the 2022 NFL Draft. Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. With Patrick Surtain II in the NFL, Jobe could be the Crimson Tide's No. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. 4/27/22: Bryant played well for Cincinnati in 2021, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. 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. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro . Offensive Tackle. . 4/27/22: Thompson totaled 34 tackles, two passes defended and an interception in 2021. He has a good skill set, so he could help himself in pre-draft workouts. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. While only listed at 6-foot, Forbes has a much longer wingspan than youd expect for a man that size, which is why hes consistently able to make plays from behind receivers. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. Emmanuel Forbes is HIM. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. This past season, 187 of his 339 coverage snaps still came in press coverage a rarity for a slot corner. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. With his quickness, instincts and agility, McCreary is reliable to run the route and prevent separation. The top 2018 Cornerback prospects available for the 2018 NFL Draft. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. 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. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ward ran very fast, showing the quickness to run with speed receivers . * - denotes 2023 prospect. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. Eli Ricks is a name that was toward the top of any cornerback rankings as we headed into the 2022 season. Christian Braswell, Rutgers, Sr, 5104, 181, 4.55e, 0928, 3018, 7378, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 46. Green was not as consistent in other games, but he is sleeper who could rise as a senior. Hell need to reel that in at the next level. Truly freaky stuff. 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. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. He could be a mid-round sleeper. Adding more strength to his frame would help him. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Emerson could end up being a candidate for a Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a senior, Thompson needs to show more ball skills as he has only one interception and five breakups from 2017-2020. 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. In 2019, he had 48 tackles, three forced fumbles, an interception and eight passes defended. 2021 NFL draft CB rankings: Patrick Surtain II, Caleb Farley among top cornerback prospects. *Deonte Banks, Maryland, rJr, 6006, 205, 4.44e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 7. 1. He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. 2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak It's a fantastic year for corners. 6-2, 192: He's a Michigan State cornerback - he can get physical. 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 erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. Team sources say he comes with serious off-the-field concerns. *Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern, Jr, 5112, 195, 4.39e, Rd6 | REPORT, 28. 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. Jan 20, 2023. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). Newsomes biggest knock is that we just didnt get to see more of him this past year. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama, rSr, 5115, 191, 4.44e, 1028, 3248, 7778, SRB, NIC, Rd6 |REPORT, 27. Clark Phillipss athletic testing didnt do good things for his draft stock after running a middle-of-the-pack 4.51 40-yard dash. . https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-cornerback-devon-witherspoon-christian-gonzalez-joey-porter-jr/, 28. 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. *Eli Ricks, Alabama, Jr, 6016, 190, 4.48e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 12. "No cornerback can contest Emmanuel Forbes' production over the course of his career with 14 interceptions and six being returned for a touchdown.". Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Hes got the best feet of any corner in the class and can plug into any scheme in the league. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ubG8hNyP0t, ???????????????????????? Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. Waller had a disastrous combine because he was extremely underweight and slow for a cornerback. Terrell. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. Height Feet 6-3. Forty Time Secs 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. He also played well in 2017 while with USC making, 40 stops, four interceptions and seven breakups for the Trojans. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. The cornerback class is shining at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Teams have speed concerns with Taylor-Britt, but he might be a solid backup and special teams contributor. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. 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. 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 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 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 did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. Max Melton, Rutgers, rJr, 5110, 190, 4.36e, 4. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. He has speed limitations for the NFL. Williams is tall and has some quickness. Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan, Sr, 5094, 183, 4.49e, 0858, 3100, 7348, CGS, UDFA, 74. He allowed only 179 yards into his coverage last season. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. A known media maven, who created the NFL Draft Bible, which is used by all 32 NFL teams. The Browns got a better look at these guys at the NFL Scouting Combine. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Kordell Rodgers, Texas State, Sr, 5104, 179, 4.53e, 0858, 3048, 7100, CGS, UDFA, 75. *Garrett Williams, Syracuse, rSo, 5112, 190, 4.44e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 11. During the build up to the 2022 NFL Draft, amid conversations surrounding Jordan . Emerson did not record an interception in either season, with his lone collegiate interception coming in 2019 when he notched 31 tackles. McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. *Darius Rush, South Carolina, rSr, 6015,196, 4.52e, 0948, 3268, 7968, SRB, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 19. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. 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. Corey Mayfield, UTSA, rSr, 5104, 193, 4.50e, 0878, 3138, 7538, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 49. He's got good size and length, and he can run just enough to be fine. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. Kalen King, Penn State, Jr, 5096, 190, 4.35. He allowed only eight catches from 24 targets in the SEC last season. 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. Some team evaluators like McDuffie more than Derek Stingley and Ahmad Gardner. Will Riley Moss play Safety or Corner in the NFL. Larry Hawkins, Old Dominion, Sr, 6012, 190, 4.57e, 0958, 3200, 7800, HULA, UDFA, 63. 7/17/21: Thompson has yet to produce a big statistical season, but he flashed at times for Texas during the past four years. A total of 14 of these also can be found among the top 100 prospects overall . He has zero picks thus far in college, so improving his ball production would help him to rise. In 2019, he had 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended. ** - denotes 2020 prospect. Some limitations in speed and athleticism cause some team staff to question whether Taylor should move to safety in the NFL. 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???????? The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. He transferred to Missouri for the 2021 season. College Junior Oregon. 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. He has an excellent combination of size and speed. This is the press-man cornerback you want in this draft class. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. Here's our updated list of this year's top . Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. 7/17/21: Taylor put together an excellent 2020 season for the Volunteers, recording 29 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. 11) Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati . Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. This past year, Stokes allowed only 16-of-28 targets for 145 yards with four picks. In 2019, he recorded 46 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. Team sources say McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. Even though LSU had a returning corner who was highly touted in Kristian Fulton, Stingley took over as the Tigers' No. 4/27/22: Jones totaled 41 tackles, a forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2021. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. Mathis missed the 2020 season with an injury. 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 . He has a good skill set, but his lack of consistency was shown in busted coverage too often. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. However, he carries that size extremely well. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. 7/17/21: Young had a solid debut for Rutgers in 2018, recording 65 tackles and 10 passes broken up. The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 28 to March 6. Makes a play at the catch point, too. Trae Waynes, 6'0 1/8, 186 . He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. His skill set looks like that of a potential second-day pick, provided he stays consistent. It would help Williams to gain some weight and fill out his frame for the NFL. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. Click here to get your copy today! The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and the pro day circuit is in full swing, which means it's time to take an updated look at our prospect rankings for the 2022 NFL draft. He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. Some team sources say they love Stingley's upside, but he's inconsistent and carries some boom-or-bust risk considering how little he played in 2020 and 2021. 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. Weight Lbs 197lbs. Hes tremendous from an off-alignment, where his eyes can go to work. 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. He was impressive against Oklahoma State to open the 2020 season. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. 1. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. 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. 2023 NFL DRAFT PRIMER SERIES: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DL | EDGE | LB | CB | S, PLAYER KEY: Rank, Player, School, Year, Height, Weight, Forty, Hand, Arm, Wingspan, All-Star Game, Combine Status, Projection | Scouting Report, ABBREVIATIONS: SRB = Senior Bowl, EWS = East-West Shrine Bowl, NFLPA = NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, HULA = Hula Bowl, TROP = Tropical Bowl, CGS = College Gridiron Showcase, NIC = NFL Combine Invite, UDFA = Undrafted Free Agent, NIC (National Invitational Camp) = NFL Scouting Combine, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY | HAND | ARM | WING | AS | COMBINE | PROJECTION | PROFILE, 1. 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. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 7/17/21: Smith is a tall corner who runs pretty well. 1. 4/27/22: McCreary is a good player, but he lacks size for the NFL. 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. 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. 7/17/21: Jobe was solid for Alabama in 2020, but he also wasn't especially dominant. *Julius Brents, Kansas State, rSr, 6030, 202, 4.50e, 0948, 3368, 8278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 13. He has quality size and plays tough. He has quality size, and he held his own in Mobile. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. CB. HT: 5092 WT: 193 Year: Super Sophomore High School: La Habra (La Habra, CA) Rating: 4-star (0.9744) The worry is that it still didnt translate to him putting a cap on deep passes. 7/17/21: Elam played well in 2020, recording 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. The value of the class will be found on Day 2, as theres not a ton of top-tier options but a lot of promising film to develop. March 4, 2023 12:26 pm ET. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . 4/27/22: Armour-Davis won the starting cornerback spot opposite Josh Jobe in 2021 as the replacement for Patrick Surtain. 4/27/22: Lucas collected 34 tackles and six passes defended in 2021. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. 9) Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas. Ringo is a physical marvel. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. He could help himself by impressing at an all-star game. *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, rSo, 6010, 200, 4.36e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 3. In 2018, he had 59 stops, an interception and three passes defended. *Tyric LeBeauf, Boise State, rSr, 6016, 180, 4.50e, UDFA, 68. What a show Michigans DJ Turner put on in Indianapolis as the Wolverine slot corner shined with his athleticism. 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. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. Stingley was phenomenal, shutting down receivers and making big plays for the LSU defense. By Dan Kadar Mar 23, 2014, 4:00pm EDT Bryan Bresee, Clemson. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. *DJ Turner, Michigan, rJr, 5111, 180, 4.35e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 14. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. In 2020 he only played in three games before going out for the season with an injury. As such, he's one of the bigger cornerbacks in the class. After an elite freshman season with LSU and a disappointing 2021 to follow, Ricks announced his transfer to Alabama. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. It's also not hard to project him to the NFL, as he has played 662 press coverage snaps over the past two years. McKinstry is also a game-breaking player in the return game, immediately adding even more value than the usual elite cornerback would. Specifically, Castro-Fields needs to improve at not biting on double moves and improve his eye discipline. Melifonwu has rare physical tools for the position at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with a 41.5-inch vertical and 11-2 broad jump. Jakorian Bennett, Maryland, Sr, 5105, 193, 4.50e, 0900, 3138, 7658, NIC, SRB, Rd7 | REPORT, 32. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 6. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. *Lance Boykin, Coastal Carolina, rSr, 6022, 202, 4.56e, 0968, 3238, 7828, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 17. 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.
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