Good acceleration. The transfer from Ohio State played in two games this season, missing the first three and then suffering a bruised spinal cord on the opening kickoff against . Bracy could stand to get stronger for the NFL. Not a great tackler. Doesnt work well off of blocks on the perimeter. And with that comes thePFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects. Team sources like Stevenson as a press man corner and feel that he looked good in that technique in 2022. Willing tackler, but not very effective. May I request more information? Jones was inconsistent in college, and that will cause him to slide in the 2023 NFL Draft. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information. Solid zone technique. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. 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. The Illini have not had a player go in the first round since defensive end Whitney Mercilus and wide receiver A.J. Doesnt appear to have much effective upper body strength. Catch up with our positional rankings here. He also possesses freakishly long arms to go along with quickness and athleticism. He recorded 26 tackles, one interception and eight passes defended. Truly freaky stuff. Has the ability to play in the box as needed. Porter has excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. Ricks comes with injury concerns that will see him slip. Doesnt do well adjusting when the route breaks inside. Clark Phillips has been a starter since the moment he stepped on campus, and he's added 15 pounds since then. 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. Has some upper-body strength. They also like his instincts, how he attacks the ball, and his physicality. Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. The big question with Phillips will be size because NFL teams' preseason measurements have him checking in at 5-foot-9, 184 pounds. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. The Houston Texans have a dominant cornerback for the foreseeable future in Derek Stingley. 2/11/23: Banks is a natural cover corner with speed, height, strength, quick feet, and agility. 2/11/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. 2023 NFL combine: Cornerback soars to top of Lions' wish list heading into draft. He is not the most physical, but he uses his hands and length very effectively. More about Witherspoon: You would be hard pressed to find a better man coverage corner in this class than Witherspoon. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. However, Stevenson had some uneven performances and had some issues playing off man coverage, which Miami had him doing often. Gets up to speed quickly. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. He plays with a physical edge despite being just 180 pounds. Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. Banks has a lot of upside to be better in 2022. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. Robinson is short and light, so he could stand to add some weight for the NFL. Plays mostly in trail technique. Tends to play mirror technique on the boundary when put in man coverage. He is quick twitch always remaining in phase. 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. 2/11/23: Smith is the latest Gamecocks corner with potential No. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. College Junior Penn State. 7/17/21: Moss has good size for the NFL, but faces speed concerns. He covered well overall in 2021, notching 52 tackles, nine breakups and zero interceptions. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. He has speed concerns for playing in the NFL, and an injury caused him to miss a lot of time. 6/30/22: Bush was not a starter for the Bearcats because they had some good veteran corners, including star cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner. 2/11/23: Brents recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and four passes broken up in 2022. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. 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. 2022 stats: 21 solo tackles, 11 passes defensed. Relentless. Forbes needs to fill out his frame for the NFL. Just doesnt have traits or tools that make him reliable in space. Hes sound in every facet of the game and fills the ever-valuable slot role in Alabamas defense. Natural pursuit defender. ?pic.twitter.com/uEr98vuFUa, PFF College (@PFF_College) November 7, 2021. 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. The Buckeyes liked to play Brown in more of a deep set, playing deep coverage over the top more often than not. Wont test as a stellar athlete, but will be suitable. He could run a 4.42/4.47. Wants to be physical in press but can lose his balance attempting to initiate contact. Doesnt have the strength to control tackles or do too much else. Im worried about his upper body strength. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. 2/11/23: Blackmon had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, which really helped him. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. It shows in his tremendous production last season. Ringo played well in 2021 as one of the replacements for Tyson Campbell. Diagnoses quickly and plays very fast. Has a natural feel for the zone. Brings the hit power. The top 2023 Cornerback prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. 1. He played well for the Bulldogs. Stevenson left Georgia for the greener pastures of the ACC where he could play more snaps and start more games. $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. Moss has quality size and technique, but speed limitations could hurt him. Over the previous two seasons, Kelly totaled 55 tackles and six passes broken up. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. He positions himself well. 2/11/23: The 6-foot, 195-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. While Smith's size is adequate, scouts say he has very long arms for a corner who is around 6-foot. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Johnson has phenomenal length and size to match up against NFL receivers. pic.twitter.com/yJwMzFQJuA. Stevenson might end up being more of a zone corner who flexes between the boundary and the slot. Stays in the hip pocket. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. Very difficult to shake. Id like to see him play with better discipline. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Powerful at the point of contact. He rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. Adequate speed for the position as a zone coverage defender. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. 2022 stats: 23 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 5 passes defensed. Hes tremendous from an off-alignment, where his eyes can go to work. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. Banks was injured on the kickoff against Auburn and carted off the field. He will have to compete as a nickelback and be a star on special teams to win a roster spot. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. 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. ** - denotes 2025 prospect. Illinois DB Devon Witherspoon (31) prior to a college football game between the Chattanooga Mocs and Illinois . Makes extraordinary reads at times and pulls off crazy plays with his body control. Capable zone coverage athlete. Good upper body strength, especially for the position group. However, Jones has some very raw elements to his game, such as grabbing and holding at times and giving up balls he shouldn't occasionally. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. Hes already had a career year in terms of ball production, with three picks and six pass breakups. Tier 2. Smart, physical defender. Johnson had a respectable week of practice at the Senior Bowl. 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. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. On 136 career tackle attempts, Branch has missed only two. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Attacks downhill with serious force. Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith (9) celebrates an interception against the Charlotte 49ers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. 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 recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. His frame is very slim. Needs to shore up those pursuit angles. In 2021, Clark totaled 40 tackles, three interceptions and nine passes defended. Not as physical in press as he is when playing other coverages. 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. 2/11/23: Trice collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2022. More about Ringo: Ringo is one of many members of that elite Georgia defense from 2021 who should be a first-round pick, joining five who went in the first round a year ago. In each of those seasons, he notched an interception and four passes defended. In 2022, Blackmon totaled 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. Kelee is a physical player with a huge potential that still needs to be developed.Able to deliver big hits in run support and endowed with a nice closing speed, he still has work to do to dominate WR in press and especially on his reads, Early 2nd round talent???? Finds his assignment quickly and with ease. If he does well against speed receivers in the SEC, he could be a high riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Bennett could fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. Looks like a strong man-coverage cornerback. Quick reaction to plays. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. Has some hitting power and can deliver a good, physical hit at the point of contact. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. Hes a long, rangy tackler who operates out of the slot for the Aggies. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. Good zone ability. He struggles to get good angles around the box. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT 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. Williams has been starting ever since he was a true freshman for the Orange and has played nothing but quality football over that span. 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. Banks' 2021 season ended after two games due to a shoulder injury. 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