He's earned a 90.7 coverage grade in his college career compared to Stingley's 91.9 mark. 4/27/22: Young recorded 60 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2021. As we look ahead to the next big mile marker in the predraft process, the NFL Scouting Combine, heres an updated look at how we rank the top cornerback prospects in this years draft: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Hill's quickness, flexibility and fluid athleticism allow him to line up at the line of scrimmage or pick receivers up in off-man coverage. He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. DJ Ivey, Miami, rSr, 6004, 194, 4.50e, 0928, 3278, 7878, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 42. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. 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. He is quick twitch always remaining in phase. In 2019, he recorded 32 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defended. March 4, 2023 3:12 pm ET. Clark Phillipss athletic testing didnt do good things for his draft stock after running a middle-of-the-pack 4.51 40-yard dash. Armour-Davis collected three interceptions, four passes broken up and 30 tackles in 2021, but he was also injured to close out the season. Eli Ricks is a name that was toward the top of any cornerback rankings as we headed into the 2022 season. 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. 7/17/21: Gordon has been a solid corner for the Huskies over the past few seasons. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. While his name has obviously taken a backseat to Stingley's in the SEC over the past couple of seasons, Elam hasn't been too far off. 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. Its the games like Tennessee (92.3 coverage grade) and Alabama (85.9) that get you excited about what hes physically capable of doing at the next level. 1. He has 17 passes defensed and four . All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16. 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. This past year, Stokes allowed only 16-of-28 targets for 145 yards with four picks. *Jahlil Brown, Central Connecticut, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.50e, UDFA, 72. 2 of 11. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. He also had two interceptions and five passes defended that season. 7/17/21: Jones played well overall in 2020, recording 39 tackles, an interception and five passes defended. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro . Hill flashed some nice ability over the past few seasons for the Wolverines. Williams is tall and has some quickness. Blow off the past injury issues - he's got all of the tools to be a steal outside of the top 50. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. NFL Mock Draft Simulation: Eagles pick cornerback at No. CB. Going to an all-star game and impressing against better competition would help him. Player Summary 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.. Like Surtain, Jobe was a rare freshman defensive back to see the field under Nick Saban. During the build up to the 2022 NFL Draft, amid conversations surrounding Jordan . I love his coverage versatility. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! Denzel Burke, Ohio State, Jr, 006, 190, 4.40e, 5. Diggs was Third Team AP Cornerback All American/2019. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-cornerback-devon-witherspoon-christian-gonzalez-joey-porter-jr/, 28. Jamison is a slot corner candidate for the NFL. Height Feet 6-1. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. 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. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.38e, 3. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. 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. . As a senior, Thompson needs to show more ball skills as he has only one interception and five breakups from 2017-2020. However, he bounced back with an impressive pro day, according to team evaluators. Team sources like Elam's cover skills, but they have some concerns about his speed for matching up with NFL receivers. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB3 Desmond Ridder. "He's 6-foot-3, but real raw. Another team would prefer a cornerback with the quick feet, recognition and ball skills to play in off man coverage, like TCU's Jason Verrett. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Quavian White, Georgia State, rSr, 5083, 187, 4.50e, 0918, 3100, 7448, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 53. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). 4/27/22: Jones totaled 41 tackles, a forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2021. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? If Johnson covers well as a senior, he could be a riser. 4/27/22: Durant recorded five tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended in 2021. . Emmanuel Forbes is HIM. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. 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. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Player Summary Gardner is an athletic lanky press corner who's a throwback type player who can get in a receiver's face and dominate. Gowan only has one season of major college football under his belt back in 2019 before opting out this past season. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. Weight Lbs 197lbs. He attended junior college in 2018 before transferring to Arizona State. 11) Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati . In 2019, he recorded 46 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. Thor's recent NFL Draft work: 3-Round Mock 4.0 (4/18) 2022 NFL Draft position rankings. Top 10 CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft 10) Deonte Banks, Maryland. Kendrick played offense for Clemson before he was moved to corner out of emergency in 2019. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against, Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. 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. 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. That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. ???? Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. Check out all of the movement, from 1 to 50. 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. Cameron Brown, Ohio State, Sr, 5117, 196, 4.42e, 0900, 3118, 7618, EWS, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 18. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. 1. Rejzohn Wright, Oregon State, Jr, 6020, 196, 4.53e, 0948, 3248, 7728, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 25. However, no cornerback may be more physical than Joey Porter Jr. (it runs in the family), as the Penn State playmaker man brings size, athleticism and change of direction ability, along with the propensity to create turnovers. 7/17/21: Thompson has yet to produce a big statistical season, but he flashed at times for Texas during the past four years. He did not stand out in Mobile, but he was not abused either. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. Diggs only allowed a 42.3% Pass Completion rate into his coverage area in 2019 Season. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? The 2021 NFL draft is just a couple of months away, so it's time to update our prospect rankings for every position group in this year's class. Anthony Johnson, Virginia, Sr, 6011, 207, 4.52e, 0858, 3278, 7738, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 24. *Tyric LeBeauf, Boise State, rSr, 6016, 180, 4.50e, UDFA, 68. 2016 NFL Draft Positional Rankings. The cornerback class is shining at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. In 2019, he had 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended. 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. 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 dealt with injury in 2021. CORNERBACK & SAFETY PROSPECT RANKING 2021 NFL DRAFT . Smith could be a candidate to move to safety in the NFL. 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. 4/27/22: Gordon recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2021. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. Some sources feel Gordon could be a big nickel in the NFL. 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 path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 28 to March 6. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. The 2023 Senior Bowl is officially in the books, and after another revelatory week of action in Mobile, it's time to update our prospect rankings for each position group in the 2023 NFL draft class. He had a decent week at the Senior Bowl, but off-the-field issues are hurting him with teams. Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. Steven Gilmore, Marshall, Sr, 5092, 162, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7300, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 56. Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Team sources say that Stingley has the skill set to be one of the best corners in the NFL, but they wonder if he can put it all together. Clark Phillips III, Utah. Cornerback Rankings | 11-32. CB. Corey Mayfield, UTSA, rSr, 5104, 193, 4.50e, 0878, 3138, 7538, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 49. There has been a critical error on this website. In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. 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. He is very undersized and will have to compete to be a backup slot corner and special teams contributor. 1 corner in 2021. While he isn't the biggest of corners, McCreary has excellent coverage skills to run the route and prevent separation. A known media maven, who created the NFL Draft Bible, which is used by all 32 NFL teams. 7/17/21: Fields is a gritty corner who has competed well for Texas Tech over the past four seasons. 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. Truly freaky stuff. 1 receivers, he could rise into being a sure-fire first-round pick. 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. He has speed limitations for the NFL. Robinson manned the slot for UCF over the past couple of seasons, but hes not your typical slot. 1:52. 4/27/22: Elam played really well to open the 2021 season, including an impressive performance against Alabama. 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. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ubG8hNyP0t, ???????????????????????? Showing health and durability will important for him as a senior. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. 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. John Vogel October 12, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 5 Minutes. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: Howell, Zappe, Crum, Coan, Kelley. Jakorian Bennett came into the season with all the hype in Maryland's secondary, and while he remains a quality under-the-radar prospect in his own right, Deonte Banks effectively broke onto the scene across from him and has morphed into a potential early-round prospect. Hes got elite closing speed downfield and can easily affect the catch point at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. This is the press-man cornerback you want in this draft class. Top 2023 draft prospects Joey Porter Jr., Emmanuel Forbes and Kelee Ringo vary in size, speed and strength, but they all say they possess the most vital trait for NFL cornerback success . Still, he has risen, helped by his decent week at the Senior Bowl and an excellent combine. McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. 4/27/22: Williams recorded 41 tackles and 11 passes broken up in 2021. *Alex Austin, Oregon State, rSo, 6006, 192, 4.40e, Rd7 | REPORT, 33. "[Woolen] is a fourth- or fifth-rounder to me," said one area scout. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. 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. 2021 NFL draft CB rankings: Patrick Surtain II, Caleb Farley among top cornerback prospects. Brandon Barbee, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr, 5102, 190, 4.50e, 0918, 3000, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 73. 4/27/22: Williams had a quality season for Fayetteville State and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. For the most part, Kendrick played well for Clemson in 2020. 4/27/22: Jones was one of the most dangerous ball hawks in college football in 2021, putting up some fabulous ball production. Armour-Davis was a solid cover corner over the course of the year, showing some size, ball skills, athleticism and quickness. The last time we saw him, in 2019, he earned a 90.5 coverage grade and allowed a passer rating of only 26.8. 4/27/22: Armour-Davis won the starting cornerback spot opposite Josh Jobe in 2021 as the replacement for Patrick Surtain. He has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. Daniel Jeremiah's updated rankings of the 50 best prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft has 46 players changing spots, including three of the top four QBs. Hill was even better in the shortened 2020 season, recording 45 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. He broke out in 2019 as a freshman, recording 45 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception and two passes defended. 13 overall. 4/27/22: Green was not impressive for Missouri in 2021. 1. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ward ran very fast, showing the quickness to run with speed receivers . A strong work out at LSU's pro day on April 6th could help to turn around his draft stock. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? As a senior, Jones need to show fluid athleticism, and it would help him if he improved his ball production. Larry Hawkins, Old Dominion, Sr, 6012, 190, 4.57e, 0958, 3200, 7800, HULA, UDFA, 63. Webb played well in 2019, 29 tackles, three interceptions and 12 passes broken up. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Banks has the size and athletic ability to be one of the top cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Ranking top 10 cornerbacks in NFL for 2022: Jalen Ramsey remains king, Trevon Diggs explodes onto list . Kendrick notched 30 tackles, five passes broken up and two interceptions on the year. He was impressive against Oklahoma State to open the 2020 season. Gordon has the solid frame and strength of an outside corner for the NFL. Riley Moss Iowa, rSr, 6003, 192, 4.54e, 0918, 3038, 7338, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 21. 1 pick. Jones will enter the NFL with a lot of SEC experience. 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. In 2018, he had 59 stops, an interception and three passes defended. 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. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. HT: 5092 WT: 193 Year: Super Sophomore High School: La Habra (La Habra, CA) Rating: 4-star (0.9744) It turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as Kendrick had a very good season for the Tigers there and locked down the starting spot across from A.J. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. A total of 14 of these also can be found among the top 100 prospects overall . Justin Layne, Michigan State. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. His vertical was not good either with just a 33-inch vertical and a middle-of-the-pack broad jump at 10-foot-2. He was a quality college corner, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. *Lance Boykin, Coastal Carolina, rSr, 6022, 202, 4.56e, 0968, 3238, 7828, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 17. 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. His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. Quarterbacks. Bryant is a big corner who has some speed concerns. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. Michigan cornerback DJ Turner's official time of 4.26 is tied for fourth . Cornerback was the defense's biggest weakness last year, and it remains a position of need ahead of the NFL draft. Through the workouts and interviews, Gardner has become the consensus top cornerback prospect and a top-five pick. Maryland CB Deonte Banks is another name to know in the 2023 NFL Draft CB class. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. McKinstry is also a game-breaking player in the return game, immediately adding even more value than the usual elite cornerback would. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. 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. Durant is very undersized, but his ball skills were good enough for him to land on NFL teams' preseason watch list. 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. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: Best Fits for the Patriots at Offensive Tackle Heading Into the Combine. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. 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. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Newsomes biggest knock is that we just didnt get to see more of him this past year. Woolen is a freak athlete with size and speed, but he has some background and medical concerns that need to be addressed to help him go on Day 2. There's a new No. His best trait for the NFL is his ability to line up and cover slot receivers. He could be a mid-round sleeper. He wasn't terrible at Senior Bowl, but moving to safety might be the best fit for him in the NFL. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. . 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. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. Will Riley Moss play Safety or Corner in the NFL. 4/27/22: Smith collected 65 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended in 2021. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. 7/17/21: Smith is a tall corner who runs pretty well. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. Waller had a disastrous combine because he was extremely underweight and slow for a cornerback. 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. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. Five rookies make the cut: Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Tariq Woolen . 7/17/21: Williams played well enough in 2018 and 2019 to earn a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list for the 2022 NFL Draft. Dexter Lawson, Appalachian State, Sr, 5086, 185, 4.50e, 0838, 3048, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 70. Here are the top NFL draft prospects to watch for: Washington. 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. Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. To go along with four picks, he had 35 tackles and seven passes defended. ?pic.twitter.com/uEr98vuFUa, PFF College (@PFF_College) November 7, 2021. Its a good year to be in need of coverage help. *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, rSo, 6010, 200, 4.36e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 3. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. He could be a perfect fit as a nickel corner who also plays some on the outside. 7/17/21: Bryant made some clutch interceptions for the Bearcats during 2020. With plenty of talent at the outside corner position as well as some intriguing options for teams like the Browns looking for a slot cornerback. Forty Time Secs 4.41. He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. That is why cornerback has been the most selected position in recent drafts as teams try their hand . Even though he lacks size, Williams showed his willingness to tackle in 2019 when he racked up 73 stops. Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . He then participated in the Senior Bowl. Please check your email for a confirmation.