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. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. Height Feet 6-2. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Changes direction very well. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. 6/30/22: In 2021, Ringo had 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. 6/30/22: Banks returned to the field in October 2021 and only saw limited playing time for Ohio State. He will have to compete as a nickelback and be a star on special teams to win a roster spot. For a big cornerback, Banks has very nice hips to turn and run downfield with speed receivers. Clark Phillips has been a starter since the moment he stepped on campus, and he's added 15 pounds since then. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. He then had a good Senior Bowl week, including one dominant week. He has good size to go along some quickness and athleticism. Good speed for the NFL but not great. HT: 6002WT: 1854-star (0.9429) Super Junior from Maury (Norfolk, VA)Sheridan Jones has played both well and poorly in Clemson, showing sometimes as a great boundary player and other times looking mightily average. Trice is very tall with good length. Ringo is a physical marvel. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. Forbes has some boom-or-bust aspects to his game but has the kind of athletic traits that can make up for misreads. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. He positions himself very well to make a play on the football if the ball comes his way. Solid and physical at the catch point contests the football and not the receiver. In 2021, Forbes collected 59 tackles, three interceptions and five passes broken up. He played well for the Bulldogs. Moves very well, smooth athlete. Can throw people around when he needs to. 1 corner in the NFL. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. 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Plays his assignment well in zone coverage. Teams thought he had a shot at being an early-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft before the injury. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. With his coverage ability, Blackmon could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in '15 , '16 , '17 , '18 , '20 , and '21 Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017 and 2019 NFL Drafts Hes an intriguing NFL prospect who can offer coverage ability but needs to work into becoming a better tackler. Very fluid hips. Banks keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. 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 . Very physical defender with some power behind his tackle. If he tests as expected at the combine, he could be as good an athlete as there is in this entire draft class. 2/11/23: Trice collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2022. Super informed fan? Brents had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Upper body strength is not ideal for the NFL. 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. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. He struggles against faster receivers to get into position, still very strong in this regard. 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. In 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Stays in the hip pocket. 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. Strong run support defender. There is no doubt His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. He flashed in 2021, when he recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended. 2/11/23: Team sources were impressed with Gonzalez, starting from his 2021 tape and continuing into his play in 2022. 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 just not a fit for every team and will be best for a defense that plays plenty of man coverage. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. Good speed and burst. After playing primarily in the slot in 2021, Abrams-Draine has been solely an outside corner this season and is still excelling. Id like to see him shed blocks better. While Blackmon has not gotten a lot of media attention, he definitely made himself some money in Mobile. He recorded 11 pass breakups, 24 tackles and three interceptions in 2021. The big question with Phillips will be size because NFL teams' preseason measurements have him checking in at 5-foot-9, 184 pounds. 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. % 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. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. 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. He had a lot of missed tackles in 2022 and teams were disappointed in his tape compared to his 2021 performance. Ringo could end up being a riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Misses a lot of tackles by lowering his head needs to fix that. Finds his proper depth and does a good job taking away lanes. 6/30/22: Witherspoon has impressed preseason evaluators for having serious speed to go along with adequate size. 2/11/23: Jones collected 33 tackles and two passes broken up in 2022. Makes slight alterations to his path with ease. Oftentimes very much underpursues the play. Keep up with all of the All-Star invites with the most complete All-Star tracker in the industry.We have you covered on @NFLDraftBlitz:https://t.co/TEjMt4atIa, The articles you write help me a lot and I like the topic, Good web site! Witherspoon notched zero interceptions in 2021 after recording two in 2020 and zero in 2019. He produced as well in 2020 (36-1-8) and in 2019 (38-0-6). Banks has all the physical traits of an All-Pro cornerback. 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. Hes a lot of good things but doesnt seem to have a defining great trait. Sometimes incorrectly tries to anticipate the route and moves slightly out of position. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. 5Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Jones has great length for a cornerback, standing 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. The previous season, he totaled 44 tackles, two picks and eight passes broken up. Doesnt have the strength to control tackles or do too much else. Excellent tackling ability. Stays with his man very well. Solid speed. Wraps up well and attacks the proper spot. He has really impressive movement skills, including speed and athleticism. It shows in his tremendous production last season. 2/11/23: Brents recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and four passes broken up in 2022. 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. Like Gonzalez, Porter Jr. has imposing length for the corner position. He had 43 tackles with an interception and our breakups in 2021. 2/11/23: Ringo totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes broken up in 2022. He may not be the best pure coverage safety, but he knows how to find ball carriers in space. Struggles to tackle bigger receivers. Offers no upside. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. 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. They feel if Gonzalez improves in those areas, he could be a No. Johnson has phenomenal length and size to match up against NFL receivers. 7/17/21: Moss has good size for the NFL, but faces speed concerns. 2023 NFL combine: Cornerback soars to top of Lions' wish list heading into draft. Solid man ability. 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. This is an absolutely loaded class with three potential top-10 talents, . 6/30/22: Rush is a big cornerback who had a solid debut as a starter in 2021. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. TCU CB TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson is a top 10 CB in the 2023 draft. Illinois was the only Power 5 school to offer him. Tier 2. After recording 27 tackles in 2020, Luter totaled 20 stops, four interceptions, and nine passes defended in 2021. CORNERBACKS 1. Teams are woefully desperate to get capable defenders on the outside and are unafraid to use coveted resources to ensure that. 2/11/23: Kelly totaled 35 tackles and six passes broken up 2022. Very hands-on, disruptive. Excellent when covering the deep ball, and stays in the hip pocket. Running with speed receivers and preventing separation as a senior would help him. Six former Ducks will. Lacks some of the physicality that I like to see. This cornerback class is insanely deep. Wants to be physical in press but can lose his balance attempting to initiate contact. Weight Lbs 201lbs. Has very good speed and is a very reactive defender. Offers some zone coverage ability. In 2021, he collected 61 tackles, two interceptions and 13 passes defended. Over the first few days, players will get medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and. The rest is a work in progress. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique. Doesnt have the speed to chase down running backs. This year, he made Bruce Feldmans Freaks list, and entered the season as one of the hottest cornerback prospects eligible for the 2023 NFL Draft. Banks flashed some real cover skills at times during the 2020 season for the Buckeyes. Passes off assignments and picks up new players entering the zone very well. Tends to under pursue slightly. Rush could be better now that he has a year of starting experience. 2023 NFL Draft Top Pro Prospects By Position: Pre-2022 NFL Draft. Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. 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. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. In 2021, Boykin notched 24 tackle, an interception and four passes broken up. Strong in off-coverage as well. Speed isnt ideal; he might be a step slow to hold up in man coverage. He plays with a physical edge despite being just 180 pounds. Stevenson left Georgia for the greener pastures of the ACC where he could play more snaps and start more games. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Very solid overall athlete and could post a very strong RAS. 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. However, he is extremely thin and needs to add weight - if possible. 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. He recovers well when he loses a step to a fake. He notched two interceptions per year over the last two seasons. 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. Ringo had a bit of a slow start to the season but has rebounded nicely enough. 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. However, teams like that Garner is big and a pretty good mover for his size. Hes a long, rangy tackler who operates out of the slot for the Aggies. But the best scoring defense in 2022 actually belonged to Illinois. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! 2. 2/11/23: Like teammate Mekhi Garner, Bernard-Converse impressed pro evaluators in 2022, totaling 44 tackles, two interceptions and three passes defended. Not afraid to hit people. Flip on the tape and you will see is a twitched-up corner whos personally offended the receiver on the other side of the ball is trying to get open against him. Does need to do a better job of locating the football in the air when in man coverage. The only real concern with Witherspoon is that he doesnt have the elite speed teams might want out of an elite corner. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. In 2020, Garner recorded 27 tackles, three interceptions and seven passes broken up. 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. The No. Good zone ability. He is what he is at this point as a prospect. Struggles to work off of blocks. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. As a sophomore, Maryland only played five games because of COVID-19, and Banks had 11 tackles with a breakup. Typically in a position to make a play. The Houston Texans have a dominant cornerback for the foreseeable future in Derek Stingley. Can get sucked away by big play threats and stars. Last year's cornerback class might have spoiled evaluators. Original: Weight Lbs 198lbs. 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. A huge cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 205. 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???????? 6/30/22: Bracy is Notre Dame's nickel corner. 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. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. He doesnt have a great wrap-up form but effectively makes the tackle. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. Very reactive athlete. He prefers to play trail technique, so naturally, he has good recovery. Can rotate and turn but isnt as good as a lot the guys in this class. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. Wright was okay at the Senior Bowl. Hips have gotten smoother every year at Illinois. Doesnt work off of blocks well. Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. Hes racked up 14 career pass breakups and four picks in two and a half seasons. Flashes some ability but struggles to position and tends to lay out to make stops. In 2021, he collected 49 tackles, an interception and two passes defended. That being said, Bernard-Converse is still a fine cornerback prospect who can offer strong versatility to a secondary that shifts its players and looks routinely. In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. Good speed, may test very well. Through nine games, hes broken up nine passes and allowed only 13 catches and 123 yards across 28 targets. 7/1/22: Robinson has been a steady contributor and run defender over the past three seasons. Stevenson is a high-floor corner who has the kind of man coverage traits that should translate sooner rather than later. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. The Buckeyes liked to play Brown in more of a deep set, playing deep coverage over the top more often than not. Reacts well. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. Jenkins in 2012. Very physical cornerback. Has some physicality to his game but its really not his strength. Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. The junior is an instinctive corner who runs the route and prevents separation. Very fluid hips. Team sources think Jones has potential as a cover corner for the NFL. Joey Porter Jr Penn St - 6'2", 194 lbs. They also like his instincts, how he attacks the ball, and his physicality. And with that comes thePFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects. I think he does, but want to see it confirmed. The worry is that it still didnt translate to him putting a cap on deep passes. In 2022, Blackmon totaled 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. Powerful at the point of contact. Good pursuit. In 2019 and 2018, he put up modest production. 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. Blackmon is probably the top man coverage cornerback prospect in this class. 2/11/23: Stevenson is a big cornerback that has speed and upside. Stops and goes quickly. Does a good job working through blocks and traffic with proper angles. Tends to play a little bit too aggressively and doesnt get the depth that he needs. However, they are concerned about his size and ability to stay healthy in the NFL given how physical he is. Doesnt show a lot of tackling ability nor much interest in it. After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. HT: 5115WT: 2144-star (0.9831) Super Junior from Miami Southridge (Homestead, FL)A transfer from Georgia. 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. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. Brings the hit power. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. 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 totaled 10 breakups with 47 tackles over 2020 and 2019. Brents will need to run well versus speed receivers and in pre-draft workouts. 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 Solid overall athlete. 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. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. All rights reserved (About Us). Wants to bait the quarterback into a throw his direction so that he can jump the route. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. 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