He should look to add more functional strength for the NFL. 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. 4/27/22: Watson has excellent size and length to be an outside corner in the NFL. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. In 2019, he totaled 48 tackles, two interceptions, seven breakups and a forced fumble. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. That makes you think that his skills can translate on the outside. Williams could start out as a backup and special teams contributor. The worry is that it still didnt translate to him putting a cap on deep passes. Jeremy Murphy, Concordia, Sr, 6004, 189, 4.54e, 3200, 7568, CGS, UDFA, 65. The lack of ball skills and production are disappointing, but Emerson has a lot going for him according to team sources. Golson is the type of player who will be taken in the middle of the draft and could make plays as a rookie. Elijah Blades, Buffalo, Sr, 6012, 176, 4.50e, 0848, 3268, 7748, CGS, UDFA, 67. With that said, here are my cornerback rankings for the 2022 NFL draft: 1. 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. This past season, 187 of his 339 coverage snaps still came in press coverage a rarity for a slot corner. 6. 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. 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. Quarterbacks. 6-2, 192: He's a Michigan State cornerback - he can get physical. *KeiTrel Clark, Louisville, rJr, 5102, 19, 4.38e, 0838, 2968, 7300, EWS, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 15. 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. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. CB. ?pic.twitter.com/uEr98vuFUa, PFF College (@PFF_College) November 7, 2021. A strong work out at LSU's pro day on April 6th could help to turn around his draft stock. 1 pick. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, his makeup speed is nothing short of elite and not just elite for a bigger corner but for all corners. To go along with his size, sources say Gardner is fast and has ball skills but is a little raw. Jalen Carter, Georgia. Teams have speed concerns with Taylor-Britt, but he might be a solid backup and special teams contributor. To be qualified for this list, it's important to note that a player must be classified as a true sophomore or a redshirt freshman. Shutdown Corner's Top 10 Cornerbacks for 2017. Corey Mayfield, UTSA, rSr, 5104, 193, 4.50e, 0878, 3138, 7538, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 49. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. Some standout first-round prospects are Ahmad Gardner from Cincinnati, Derek Stingley from LSU, Andrew Booth Jr. from Clemson, and Trent McDuffie from Washington. ** - denotes 2024 prospect. There has been a critical error on this website. Team sources like Elam's cover skills, but they have some concerns about his speed for matching up with NFL receivers. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-pounds. 1. *Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. 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. 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. pic.twitter.com/cq2vAVTjYi, Coach Hagler (@JonHaglerCR) July 10, 2022. Tuli Tuipulotu, USC. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro . Diggs only allowed a 42.3% Pass Completion rate into his coverage area in 2019 Season. theScore's Dan Wilkins, Justin Boone, and Daniel Valente break down the 2022 NFL Draft with rankings and analysis for the prospects available at . With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. 7/17/21: Kendrick transferred to Georgia after getting in some trouble. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. He notched five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and 47 tackles on the year. He wasn't terrible at Senior Bowl, but moving to safety might be the best fit for him in the NFL. While Jones (5-8, 185) plays the ball well, his size limitations make him a slot candidate only in the NFL. @???????????????????????????????? 2 of 11. The top 2018 Cornerback prospects available for the 2018 NFL Draft. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: Howell, Zappe, Crum, Coan, Kelley. Hes got the best feet of any corner in the class and can plug into any scheme in the league. There is some debate about Waller, who is a bit of a love/hate prospect with team evaluators. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB2 Matt Corral. 1. Athletic testing is far from the only important aspect of testing but Austin hurt his stock in Indy. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. 4/27/22: Gordon recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2021. ???? McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. This is the press-man cornerback you want in this draft class. He was fantastic as a freshman, flashing serious ball skills even though he had a part-time role. 7/17/21: Young had a solid debut for Rutgers in 2018, recording 65 tackles and 10 passes broken up. *Mekhi Garner, LSU, rSr, 6014, 220, 4.52e, 1000, 3248, 7768, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT, 26. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. 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. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. CB. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. Fields is sleeper who could rise, but he needs to show the ability to run with speed receivers in his fifth season with the Red Raiders. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. He was a quality college corner, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. Below is our boundary cornerback rankings for the 2021 NFL . 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. He has speed limitations for the NFL. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. Team sources say Evans is long and athletic, but lacks strength and finishing ability. Expect lots of cornerbacks off the board, in a fast and furious manner! 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. 4/27/22: Jones was one of the most dangerous ball hawks in college football in 2021, putting up some fabulous ball production. He needs to play better against top competition as a senior. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan, Sr, 5094, 183, 4.49e, 0858, 3100, 7348, CGS, UDFA, 74. He is a backup slot cornerback candidate. In two years as a starter, however, Melifonwu has earned coverage grades of just 79.3 and 74.1, as hes not quite as physical as his athletic testing might suggest. 1. Weight Lbs 198lbs. CORNERBACK & SAFETY PROSPECT RANKING 2021 NFL DRAFT . Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. *Alex Austin, Oregon State, rSo, 6006, 192, 4.40e, Rd7 | REPORT, 33. Kalen King, Penn State, Jr, 5096, 190, 4.35. 7/17/21: Webb made a favorable impression on NFL advance scouts to receive a nice projection heading into the 2021 season. 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. His skill set looks like that of a potential second-day pick, provided he stays consistent. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. "[Woolen] is a fourth- or fifth-rounder to me," said one area scout. . That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. He'd have to have a good week at Senior Bowl to go on Day 2 in my opinion.". He has 17 passes defensed and four . In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. Goodrich has quality size to go with some quickness and athleticism, but is more of a mid-round talent who could be a backup and special teams contributor. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. In today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. Quavian White, Georgia State, rSr, 5083, 187, 4.50e, 0918, 3100, 7448, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 53. Green was not as consistent in other games, but he is sleeper who could rise as a senior. College Junior Oregon. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. 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???????? 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. He also didnt jump well at 5-foot-9 only managing a 33-inch vertical though he did show some good strength being able to do 18 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press event. Anthony Johnson, Virginia, Sr, 6011, 207, 4.52e, 0858, 3278, 7738, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 24. Hill was even better in the shortened 2020 season, recording 45 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. Reid also gave his thoughts on this year's offensive line draft class and discussed a current Chargers player he thinks will benefit from head coach Brandon Staley's defense. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. He's a Press Corner with a good combination of size, strength and ball skills necessary to cover bigger, stronger NFL Receivers. 4/27/22: Hill helped himself with teams at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine by blazing a fast 40. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. I love his coverage versatility. In the modern NFL which features so many dynamic wide . Makes a play at the catch point, too. 1. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. If he plays well, he has first-round potential. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Stingley was phenomenal, shutting down receivers and making big plays for the LSU defense. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 7/17/21: McCreary was excellent in 2020, recording three interceptions, six passes defended, one forced fumble and 45 tackles. With at least four - and possibly as many as six first-round picks - this is perhaps the strongest group among all positions in the 2021 NFL . pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. Five rookies make the cut: Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Tariq Woolen . Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. *Jeremy Lucien, Vanderbilt, rJr, 6013, 194, 4.52e, 0918, 3138, 7728, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 43. However, he carries that size extremely well. Justin Ford, Montana, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7428, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 50. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. College Junior Penn State. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. View Ranking History. Each safety is in charge of half of the deep portion of the field, CBs can be in man or zone coverage. 2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak It's a fantastic year for corners. . Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. 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. Jones is a tall and thin corner who might need to add strength in the upper and lower body for the NFL. Cameron Brown, Ohio State, Sr, 5117, 196, 4.42e, 0900, 3118, 7618, EWS, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 18. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! Ironically, 300-plus of the top NFL draft prospects now gather at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with that very same goal: be the . Jan 20, 2023. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. Jaylin Williams, Indiana, rSr, 5096, 195, 4.44e, 0900, 2948, 7138, NFLPA/HULA, PFA | REPORT, 48. 2021 NFL draft CB rankings: Patrick Surtain II, Caleb Farley among top cornerback prospects. Click here to get your copy today! Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. Last year was a wee bit lacking, but this year is loaded with at least 20 who could legitimately end up starting, or at least get starting consideration. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. 2021 NFL Draft Big Board | 2021 NFL Draft Guide | 2021 NFL Draft Stats Export | NFL Mock Drafts | NFL Mock Draft Simulator. 9) Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. 4/27/22: Jones dealt with injury in 2021. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. 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. He played well against good competition. Natrone Brooks, Southern Mississippi, Sr, 5090, 168, 4.50e, 0918, 3148, 7500, CGS, UDFA |REPORT, 60. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. *Julius Brents, Kansas State, rSr, 6030, 202, 4.50e, 0948, 3368, 8278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 13. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. 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. Showing health and durability will important for him as a senior. It's also not hard to project him to the NFL, as he has played 662 press coverage snaps over the past two years. Dexter Lawson, Appalachian State, Sr, 5086, 185, 4.50e, 0838, 3048, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 70.
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