Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Promising press coverage ability. Stays in the play will not give up. Hes a long, rangy tackler who operates out of the slot for the Aggies. 6/30/22: Rush is a big cornerback who had a solid debut as a starter in 2021. Could draw a lot of flags at the NFL level. 2/11/23: The 6-foot, 195-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. Can throw people around when he needs to. Last year's cornerback class might have spoiled evaluators. Here's a full listing of the cornerbacks eligible to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, including several who could be in contention to go within the top 16. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Not good at turning to locate the football. Hence, teams feel Banks needs some development. NFL scouting is always an inexact science that relies on guesswork more than the community wants you to believe. He will have to compete as a nickelback and be a star on special teams to win a roster spot. Ballhawk in zone coverage. 4-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 doesn't have his father's size, he plays . The Houston Texans have a dominant cornerback for the foreseeable future in Derek Stingley. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. The 2023 Scouting Combine , which begins Tuesday, will have plenty of the top . Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. He has really impressive movement skills, including speed and athleticism. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. Yet most expect some needy. 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. One of the best things he does is reading the route and then reacting when the ball comes his way. In 2022, Stevenson had 25 tackles with two interceptions and seven passes broken up. There is no doubt His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Team sources think Jones has potential as a cover corner for the NFL. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. HT: 6005WT: 1853-star (0.8668) Super Junior from Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)Kyu Blue Kelly was a very popular prospect entering the COVID year, but seems to have been forgotten as the PAC-12 initially canceled their season and Kelly wasnt eligible at the time until after the 2021 season. He could be a backup corner and special teams contributor in the NFL. 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. 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. Has some hitting power and can deliver a good, physical hit at the point of contact. 2/11/23: Ringo totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes broken up in 2022. 21+ and present in Ohio. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. In 2019 and 2018, he put up modest production. He also recorded eight passes broken up alongside 43 tackles. 2/11/23: Blackmon had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, which really helped him. The sophomore recorded 79 tackles, an interception and five passes defended on the year. 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. 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. However, the Clemson defense played better when he was in a game, which should say a lot about the leadership that he brings to the secondary. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. Clark Phillips III, Utah. I dont see the fluid hips that I want to see from him. In 2021, Bush collected 40 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended. Hes still more of a reactive cornerback and will have to go to a static coverage defense to take advantage of his skillset. Pro team sources say Smith is fast and moves well to run the route and prevent separation. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. Team sources say they like Brents, who impressed them in the early going of 2022. This past season, he played 357 snaps on the outside and 196 from the slot, and he still only allowed 211 yards on 302 coverage snaps. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. Moves very well, smooth athlete. Pursuit angles leave a lot to be desired. I like his jam technique, but Im not sure if he has the strength or quickness to hold up against NFL-level receivers. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. 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. Gonzalez is the total package physically. 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. Didnt play much man coverage in the Michigan scheme. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Good acceleration. 2022 stats: 23 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 5 passes defensed. Shows good, subtle hand usage throughout the rep. Very physical cornerback. Struggles to work off of blocks on the perimeter and can get locked in. Strong wrap-up ability. 1. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? 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. Jenkins in 2012. Decent jam technique, but typically loses a step coming off of the jam while chasing the receiver. Witherspoon may not have an elite physical skill set for the position, but his senior-year tape was as good as we've seen in our nine years of college grading. He is very fluid and does a nice job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. Looks very comfortable in his zone, positions very well. Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Makes extraordinary reads at times and pulls off crazy plays with his body control. 6/30/22: Clark is not the biggest defensive back, but he is a smooth cover corner who can run the route and prevent separation. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. PBU. Needs to shore up those pursuit angles. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. HT: 5115WT: 2144-star (0.9831) Super Junior from Miami Southridge (Homestead, FL)A transfer from Georgia. Didnt play much press in his role at North Carolina State. 2/11/23: Smith is the latest Gamecocks corner with potential No. Willing tackler, but not very effective. Moss had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl. Played more shell coverage than anything. Rankings the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback prospects with all of their scouting reports linked to their draft profile. He notched 11 tackles and an interception for the Tigers in 2021. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. 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. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. 2/11/23: Banks is a natural cover corner with speed, height, strength, quick feet, and agility. 2/11/23: Still totaled 45 tackles, an interception and one pass broken up during 2022. He recorded 52 tackles, one interception, seven passes broken up, one forced fumble and one sack on the year. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. He showed the speed and loose hips to run the route to prevent separation against the all-star receivers. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. Weight Lbs 201lbs. The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. CB. Brents will need to run well versus speed receivers and in pre-draft workouts. His frame is very slim. He rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. He flashed in 2021, when he recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State HT: 6016 WT: 192 4-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. Here are the class' top cornerbacks and safeties. Ball hawk. 6/30/22: Kelly put together a solid 2021 season with 58 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defended. Powerful at the point of contact. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. Good in deep zone coverage. Id like to see him play with better discipline. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. And from that depth, elite cornerback prospects could ultimately emerge. In 2020, he had 32 tackles, and in 2019, he had 35 stops, three interceptions and a pass broken up. 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. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. That was all I knew about him. 6/30/22: Forbes is an interesting corner who has produced a lot of splash plays for the Bulldogs. Gets up to speed quickly. What Williams has is uncoachable. A redshirt freshman on Georgia's dominant National Championship defense, Ringo sealed the Bulldogs title win with a pick-six late in the fourth quarter. If EDGE is the deepest position group in the 2023 NFL Draft, then cornerback is right behind it. This is an absolutely loaded class with three potential top-10 talents, . Browns reduce Pro Bowl returner Jakeem Grant Sr.s cap charge after Achilles tear to give him a chance in camp, Browns free agency targets: One player from each AFC North team, Questions for Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry at next weeks NFL combine: Orange and Brown Talk. He has good upper-body strength for his position. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 2/11/23: In 2022, Rush recorded 38 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Porter Sr. made his living sacking quarterbacks, and Porter Jr. has made opposing receiver lives difficult in college. NFL draft season is nearly upon us. Turns and locates the football very well. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bush totaled 34 tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. As part of our ranking of the position groups in the 2023 NFL Draft class, we have the cornerbacks ranked No. Struggles in press and surrenders far too much positioning. He had 38 tackles and an interception in 2021. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. Tends to be a little handsy in man coverage not overly impressed with his positioning. 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. Wont be among the faster cornerbacks in the league. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Very fluid hips. Solid overall athlete. The top 2023 Cornerback prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. Recognition is pretty good for the most part. Solid recognition ability. Time for a new set of Round 1 predictions for the 2023 NFL draft. ** - denotes 2025 prospect. However, NFL sources don't like the lack of ball skills and ball production. Just wondering- what template did you use for your website? Very difficult to shake. Zay Flowers, Boston College Eagles Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Zay Flowers height: 5-foot-10 Zay Flowers stats: 1,077 yards, 12. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. Doesnt like to be physical, and prefers to maintain positioning utilizing his athletic ability. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Excellent when covering the deep ball, and stays in the hip pocket. Good athlete. 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. Forbes is fast, very physical, and has impressive ball skills. He has good size to go along some quickness and athleticism. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. 2/11/23: Garner enjoyed a solid senior year to help his draft hopes even though he did not notch an interception. Johnson had a respectable week of practice at the Senior Bowl. You want him around the ball with how lights-out he is as a tackler. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. More about Gonzalez: The move Gonzalez made from Colorado to Oregon prior to the 2022 season couldnt have worked out much better for him. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-pounds. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. Decent at the point of contact. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. 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. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. Hes already had a career year in terms of ball production, with three picks and six pass breakups. Can be a matchup negator. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. NFL draft season is nearly upon us. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder is a big cornerback who possesses a lot of upside. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. 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. Very handsy in coverage, concerning how many flags he drew. Defenses that specialize in soft zone coverage have to be intrigued by Hodges-Tomlinson's ability to make plays working downhill. pic.twitter.com/yJwMzFQJuA. He is not a reliable tackler because of his lack of effort to wrap up. He was simply a productive player in college with four interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his last two seasons. 3 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft. Stays in the hip pocket well, positioned to make a play on the football. 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. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Lions may be looking to add a top prospect to help add stability at the position. Call 1-800-Gambler. Tends to play trail technique and is effectively in doing so. He may not be the best pure coverage safety, but he knows how to find ball carriers in space. Im a little bit concerned about his space-defending ability and consistency in that role. 2. Does need to do a better job of locating the football in the air when in man coverage. He's a stud. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. And with that comes . Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. In 2021, Still recorded 55 tackles, two sacks and 10 passes broken up, but he didn't notch an interception. Over the previous two seasons, Kelly totaled 55 tackles and six passes broken up. He struggles to get good angles around the box. I could be wrong - we've seen Asante Samuel Jr play well for the Chargers on the . Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. Hes allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. WT: 192. 6/30/22: Boykin is a big cornerback and could also get consideration to move to safety depending on how he runs and if pro teams think he can tackle. Doesnt appear to have much effective upper body strength. He positions himself very well to make a play on the football if the ball comes his way. % 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. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. 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. Relentless. Typically, Bleacher Report does not project trades as part of the site's mock drafts. Good speed. Good press ability. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. Porter fits best in a scheme where hes asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. Stays with his receiver in the zone, making it very difficult to get a read on his coverage. Rush could be better now that he has a year of starting experience. Special awareness to react well to the ball and collect the interception. They also like his instincts, how he attacks the ball, and his physicality. Uses the sideline well. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. He is quick twitch always remaining in phase. Flashes some solid press coverage ability. 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. 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. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. 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