In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. Some limitations in speed and athleticism cause some team staff to question whether Taylor should move to safety in the NFL. Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan, Sr, 5094, 183, 4.49e, 0858, 3100, 7348, CGS, UDFA, 74. Showing health and durability will important for him as a senior. Team sources say Evans is long and athletic, but lacks strength and finishing ability. "[Woolen] is a fourth- or fifth-rounder to me," said one area scout. 7/17/21: Playing for Tulsa, Green is a big corner who is physical and has some tools to work with. 4/27/22: Jones totaled 41 tackles, a forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2021. 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. Clark Phillips III, Utah. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lbs and was 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. Aspiring college or profootball journalist? 4/27/22: Green was not impressive for Missouri in 2021. 4/27/22: Mathis was a solid cover corner for Pittsburgh in 2021. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. The top 2018 Cornerback prospects available for the 2018 NFL Draft. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. Six of those interceptions went back the other way for touchdowns! 1 corner similar to Jalen Ramsey. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. He's earned a 90.7 coverage grade in his college career compared to Stingley's 91.9 mark. Sign up for the Browns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. With the NFL an increasingly pass-heavy league and plenty of talented quarterbacks and wide receivers to go around, cornerback is an increasingly important position to get right. Booth's draft stock has been hurt by undergoing double hernia surgery in the spring of 2022. College Junior Penn State. A total of 14 of these also can be found among the top 100 prospects overall . Jan 20, 2023. He broke out in 2019 as a freshman, recording 45 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception and two passes defended. 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB3 Desmond Ridder. In 2019, he had 48 tackles, three forced fumbles, an interception and eight passes defended. Kaleb Hayes, BYU, rSr, 5113, 196, 4.50e, 0848, 3338, 7728, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 51. 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. INDIANAPOLIS We all remember gym class in elementary school, when being the fastest kid in the class was the greatest mark of respect. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. 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. 5: Marcus Jones, Houston Other names to keep an eye on for first round consideration include the SEC trio of Georgia lockdown cover man Kelee Ringo, South Carolina lengthy corner Cam Smith and the savvy Emmanuel Forbes of Mississippi State. During the build up to the 2022 NFL Draft, amid conversations surrounding Jordan . NFL Mock Draft Simulation: Eagles pick cornerback at No. Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama. 9. ???? 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. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. He could stand to fill out his frame, but considering he is only a true junior, he has plenty of time to do it. Riley Moss Iowa, rSr, 6003, 192, 4.54e, 0918, 3038, 7338, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 21. The issue was that even with the relatively lax college rules, Horn was still flagged five times. He was wise return to the Crimson Tide in 2021. Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. The NFL Draft Bible rolls into Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine with the latest positional primer preview, featuring the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class. Other half of arguably nation's best cornerback tandem. 4/27/22: Brown played well overall for Arkansas in 2021, recording 54 tackles, five interceptions and six passes broken up. Like Surtain, Jobe was a rare freshman defensive back to see the field under Nick Saban. Gardner had a good workout at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, including a fast 40, but the perception of his performance in the meetings was love/hate. Hell need to reel that in at the next level. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.38e, 3. 1) Murphy is the heart and soul of the Huskies defense. As part of our ranking of the position groups in the 2023 NFL Draft class, we have the cornerbacks ranked No. He stands at 6'1 although he appears to be closer to 6'2 and is 200 pounds. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. 1. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. 7/17/21: Smith is a tall corner who runs pretty well. Forty Time Secs 4.41. 6. His vertical was not good either with just a 33-inch vertical and a middle-of-the-pack broad jump at 10-foot-2. A strong work out at LSU's pro day on April 6th could help to turn around his draft stock. Starling Thomas V, UAB, Sr, 5096, 194, 4.35e, 0968, 3038, 7500, EWS, Rd6 | REPORT, 30. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. While Jones (5-8, 185) plays the ball well, his size limitations make him a slot candidate only in the NFL. The cornerback class is shining at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He has room for further development though. Has quick feet and excellent change-of-di Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is the kind of player who would be a high first-round prospect if he was a couple of inches taller. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. *Tiawan Mullen, Indiana, Sr, 5085, 182, 4.42e, PFA | REPORT, 58. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. He is a highly talented corner, but he will enter the NFL having not played much football over the past two years. 7/17/21: Jamison was impressive in 2019 when he recorded 35 tackles, three interceptions, three passes broken up and a forced fumble. Similar to cover 2, made famous by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay, but with a twist; the middle . He has an excellent combination of size and speed. 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. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. After reaching out to some area scouts who cover Texas, two of them said they had him on Day 3 and one said they had him on Day 2. * - denotes 2019 prospect. Diggs only allowed a 42.3% Pass Completion rate into his coverage area in 2019 Season. Below we take a look at the cornerback group in this year's NFL Combine. He wasn't terrible at Senior Bowl, but moving to safety might be the best fit for him in the NFL. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. Eli Ricks is a name that was toward the top of any cornerback rankings as we headed into the 2022 season. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. He could be a mid-round sleeper. With the Big Tens shortened schedule, however, those came on only 223 coverage snaps. Larry Hawkins, Old Dominion, Sr, 6012, 190, 4.57e, 0958, 3200, 7800, HULA, UDFA, 63. Running an impressive 4.38 40-yard dash to go with a 41.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-1 broad jump. He has excellent length and runs well enough to have starting potential. * - denotes 2023 prospect. He also has the size to be a press-man corner when asked thats the kind of skill set thats going to go very high come April. Teams are mostly interested in Jones because of his return skills as he projects to be a dangerous punt and kick returner in the NFL. *Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.55e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 4. Could Michigan's Luke Schoonmaker be a solution to tight end depth problem? Truly freaky stuff. Emerson did not record an interception in either season, with his lone collegiate interception coming in 2019 when he notched 31 tackles. Quavian White, Georgia State, rSr, 5083, 187, 4.50e, 0918, 3100, 7448, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 53. Now that has Derion Kendrick has left the program for Georgia, Booth should be the Tigers No. Armour-Davis helped himself by working out well at the combine. Quarterback. March 4, 2023 12:26 pm ET. Nehemiah Shelton, San Jose State, Sr, 6000, 186e, 4.55e, 0878, 3200, 7728, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 52. 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. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State 6-foot, 193 pounds Extremely fluid, quick ballhawk who has Day 1 starter potential if he can stay healthy . *Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern, Jr, 5112, 195, 4.39e, Rd6 | REPORT, 28. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. However, he carries that size extremely well. Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson out of TCU is one of the top SR prospects for the 2023 NFL draft, listed at 59 180 hes an elite mover, with an aggressive, and playmaking style at the CB position that Im excited to watch this upcoming season. 2 of 11. 2016 NFL Draft Positional Rankings. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. He has 17 passes defensed and four . Tobias Harris, Old Dominion, Jr, 5066, 182, 4.50e, 0958, 3128, 7328, CGS, UDFA, 71. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. 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. The 2014 NFL Draft cornerback class has a little . 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. Hes got elite closing speed downfield and can easily affect the catch point at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. Veterans still playing well: Jalen Ramsey, Stephon Gilmore and Darius Slay make the top 10 after strong campaigns to add to their already decorated resumes. He was a quality college corner, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. 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. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. *Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. He could be a solid second-day pick who becomes a quality starter in the NFL. HT: 5092 WT: 193 Year: Super Sophomore High School: La Habra (La Habra, CA) Rating: 4-star (0.9744) He was not as productive in terms of turnovers in 2020, but he was still a solid player, recording 31 tackles and six breakups in the shortened season. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Stroud and Kentucky's . While he isn't the biggest of corners, McCreary has excellent coverage skills to run the route and prevent separation. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: P ickett, Strong. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. He also played well in 2017 while with USC making, 40 stops, four interceptions and seven breakups for the Trojans. Showing the ability to run with fast receivers and prevent separation could help Taylor-Britt to rise as a senior. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. He has zero picks thus far in college, so improving his ball production would help him to rise. 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. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. Justin Ford, Montana, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7428, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 50. 2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak It's a fantastic year for corners. He is a smooth cover corner who has good discipline and fundamentals to go along with a quality skill set. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. Going to an all-star game and impressing against better competition would help him. He really helped himself by running faster than expected at the combine, but teams hate that Elam is a weak tackler and very finesse despite having excellent size. He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. The NFL Draft Bible rolls into Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine with the latest positional primer preview, featuring the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class. John Vogel October 12, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 5 Minutes. 90-81. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. Waller had a disastrous combine because he was extremely underweight and slow for a cornerback. Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. Smith could be a candidate to move to safety in the NFL. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? Joey Porter Jr is the son of NFL standout linebacker Joey Porter, and while he doesn't have his father's size, he plays with his physicality and relentlessness. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports released his mock draft Saturday and had the Vikings selecting Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. He has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. Still, he has risen, helped by his decent week at the Senior Bowl and an excellent combine. Cornerback Rankings | 11-32. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. 4/24/21: Farley decided to skip the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. Rejzohn Wright, Oregon State, Jr, 6020, 196, 4.53e, 0948, 3248, 7728, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 25. He allowed only eight catches from 24 targets in the SEC last season. He'd have to have a good week at Senior Bowl to go on Day 2 in my opinion.". He doesnt panic while working back into phase. Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Team sources say he comes with serious off-the-field concerns. As a redshirt freshman, Lucas had 59 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions. . Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. Projected Round (2021): 1-2. Since he joined the New Orleans Saints as the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he . Evans was decent, but did not stand out, at the Senior Bowl. Super informed fan? With that said, here are my cornerback rankings for the 2022 NFL draft: 1. If Johnson covers well as a senior, he could be a riser. Offensive Tackle. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. 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. Team sources are concerned about how McCreary will survive on the outside at the next level because his arms are alarmingly short, but he is a talented corner who blankets receivers. *Eli Ricks, Alabama, Jr, 6016, 190, 4.48e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 12. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. Some team sources see McCreary as a second-rounder, although others have him possibly going off the board late in Round 1, and another had him as a top-20 pick. He could be a perfect fit as a nickel corner who also plays some on the outside. 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. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. College Junior Oregon. 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. 7/17/21: Stingley totaled 27 tackles, a forced fumble and five passes broken up in 2020. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. Click here to get your copy today! Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. Williams could start out as a backup and special teams contributor. He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. Height Feet 6-1. On offense in 2018, he recorded 15 receptions for 210 yards and five carries for 41 yards. 7/17/21: Thompson has yet to produce a big statistical season, but he flashed at times for Texas during the past four years. There's a new No. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. *Kahlef Hailassie, Western Kentucky, rSr, 6002, 195, 4.53e, 1000, 3228, 7778, EWS, PFA |REPORT, 54. In the modern NFL which features so many dynamic wide . His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. By Dan Kadar Mar 23, 2014, 4:00pm EDT (@DP_NFL) August 21, 2022. Terrell. 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. Trae Waynes, 6'0 1/8, 186 . 1 corner in 2021. Athletic testing is far from the only important aspect of testing but Austin hurt his stock in Indy. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. *Jeremy Lucien, Vanderbilt, rJr, 6013, 194, 4.52e, 0918, 3138, 7728, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 43. . 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. Webb played well in 2019, 29 tackles, three interceptions and 12 passes broken up. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. His best season came in 2019 when he had 52 tackles with two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Arquon Bush, Cincinnati, Sr, 5114, 180, 4.50e, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 23. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . *Tyrique Stevenson, Miami, rJr, 6002, 204, 4.50e, 0958, 3238, 7728, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 10. Coming off a strong performance at the Reeses Senior Bowl, Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon possesses top-notch instincts and physical traits, along with the ability to line up on either side of the field. He has enough size with some speed and coverage ability. 7/17/21: Booth has some buzz in the scouting community after a 2020 season that saw him produce 27 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up. He showed solid coverage skills for most of the year, but to end the season, Ohio State wideout Chris Olave put together a huge game against him. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro . Top 10 Position Rankings. 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. 1. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. Emerson could end up being a candidate for a Day 2 of the 2022 NFL 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. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. He flashed some coverage ability and a good skill set there. He has quality size and plays tough. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. Interior Offensive Line. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? Porter fits best in a scheme where he's asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). 4/27/22: Armour-Davis won the starting cornerback spot opposite Josh Jobe in 2021 as the replacement for Patrick Surtain. DJ Ivey, Miami, rSr, 6004, 194, 4.50e, 0928, 3278, 7878, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 42.