Still, he has risen, helped by his decent week at the Senior Bowl and an excellent combine. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings 2.0 - NFL.com All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. 2023 NFL Draft prospects: Ranking top prospects in this year's draft 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. Golson is the type of player who will be taken in the middle of the draft and could make plays as a rookie. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. 1) Murphy is the heart and soul of the Huskies defense. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. Cornerback Rankings 2023 NFL Draft - Page 2 He's a stud. Lets take a look at the biggest movers after the scouting combine and athletic testing for corners are completed. NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Cornerback - Bleeding Green Nation Kendrick notched 30 tackles, five passes broken up and two interceptions on the year. Height Feet 6-1. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. 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. 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. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. Truly freaky stuff. He turned in a solid 2019 season with 54 tackles, one interception and eight passes broken up. Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama, rSr, 5115, 191, 4.44e, 1028, 3248, 7778, SRB, NIC, Rd6 |REPORT, 27. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. He could be a perfect fit as a nickel corner who also plays some on the outside. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado, rSr, 6011, 197, 4.54e, 0918, 3258, 7848, NFLPA, PFA |REPORT, 55. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Newsomes biggest knock is that we just didnt get to see more of him this past year. 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? pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. Even though LSU had a returning corner who was highly touted in Kristian Fulton, Stingley took over as the Tigers' No. 9) Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas. 2016 NFL Draft Positional Rankings. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. 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. His skill set looks like that of a potential second-day pick, provided he stays consistent. CJ Coldon, Oklahoma, rSr, 5105, 190, 4.50e, 0928, 3158, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 45. 4/27/22: Young recorded 60 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2021. 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. 4/27/22: McDuffie played well in 2021, blanketing receivers and not allowing big plays. Tyon Davis, Tulsa, Sr, 5107, 178, 4.50e, 0918, 3048, 7518, HULA, UDFA, 62. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. So what does the 2023 NFL Draft Class have in store for an encore? 6-2, 192: He's a Michigan State cornerback - he can get physical. Steven Jones, Appalachian State, rSr, 5095, 185, 4.44e, 0778, 3078, 7348, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 44. isty, as the TCU corner was flagged 14 times this past season. 4/27/22: Mathis was a solid cover corner for Pittsburgh in 2021. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. * - denotes 2019 prospect. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. Specifically, Castro-Fields needs to improve at not biting on double moves and improve his eye discipline. To go along with four picks, he had 35 tackles and seven passes defended. Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Greg Newsome II doesn't seem to want to play the position and neither Martin . Ironically, 300-plus of the top NFL draft prospects now gather at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with that very same goal: be the . "He's 6-foot-3, but real raw. Weight Lbs 197lbs. 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Evans has good size, speed and athleticism. 7/17/21: Brown has quality size and physicality, but he needs to improve his ball skills in 2021. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. The 2023 Senior Bowl is officially in the books, and after another revelatory week of action in Mobile, its time to update our prospect rankings for each position group in the 2023 NFL draft class. 4/27/22: In 2021, Fields totaled 45 tackles and 10 passes broken up. He has enough size with some speed and coverage ability. 2021 NFL Draft cornerback rankings | NFL Draft | PFF Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. Corey Mayfield, UTSA, rSr, 5104, 193, 4.50e, 0878, 3138, 7538, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 49. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. 1 at running back, safety and cornerback, as well as movement all over the board, in Mike Mayock's latest positional rankings. Mathis missed the 2020 season with an injury. 11) Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati . Smith is what we in the scouting world affectionately refer to as a football player. Hes not a high draft pick because of what hes going to do at the combine but rather due to the way he plays the game. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. WalterFootball.com: 2018 NFL Draft: Cornerback Rankings 4/27/22: In 2021, Williams had 63 tackles, nine passes broken up and an interception. Weight Lbs 198lbs. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. % 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. 4/27/22: Brown played well overall for Arkansas in 2021, recording 54 tackles, five interceptions and six passes broken up. 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. 4/27/22: Evans played well for the Tigers in 2021, collecting 28 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and six passes broken up. This past year, Stokes allowed only 16-of-28 targets for 145 yards with four picks. Team sources like Elam's cover skills, but they have some concerns about his speed for matching up with NFL receivers. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. 4/27/22: Castro-Fields had a lot of buzz with evaluators entering the 2021 season, but his play dropped off and he had a rough year. 2015 NFL Draft player rankings: The 38 best cornerbacks available There is some debate about Waller, who is a bit of a love/hate prospect with team evaluators. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Eric Scott Jr., Southern Mississippi, rSr, 6006, 197, 4.50e, 0948, 3228, 8028, EWS, PFA | REPORT, 57. He's a former WR converted to Cornerback. 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. 1:52. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. A known media maven, who created the NFL Draft Bible, which is used by all 32 NFL teams. Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati . Jones will enter the NFL with a lot of SEC experience. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. 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. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. He had a decent week at the Senior Bowl, but off-the-field issues are hurting him with teams. 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. Top 10 CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft 10) Deonte Banks, Maryland. 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. Hes tremendous from an off-alignment, where his eyes can go to work. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. However, he carries that size extremely well. *For exclusive year-round coverage of the NFL Draft follow us @NFLDraftBible, bringing you the names you need to know first, since 2002! Vikings add slender cornerback in latest CBS Sports mock draft *Eli Ricks, Alabama, Jr, 6016, 190, 4.48e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 12. . 7/17/21: Jobe was solid for Alabama in 2020, but he also wasn't especially dominant. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. Team sources say Evans is long and athletic, but lacks strength and finishing ability. As a pro, he will have to work on using his feet rather than grabbing, as that habit will lead to a lot of penalties. Even though he lacks size, Williams showed his willingness to tackle in 2019 when he racked up 73 stops. 4/27/22: Green was not impressive for Missouri in 2021. He was just stuck in a scheme that didnt play to his strengths. Chris Simms' 2022 NFL Draft Cornerback and Safety Rankings: Why Sauce He has room for further development though. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. Its a good year to be in need of coverage help. While just seven cornerbacks were chosen through the first two days of the NFL Draft last year, there would be a grand total of 35 who heard their name called by the end of Day Three. He's a Press Corner with a good combination of size, strength and ball skills necessary to cover bigger, stronger NFL Receivers. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. 2022 NFL Draft prospects: Ranking top cornerbacks in this year's draft Nehemiah Shelton, San Jose State, Sr, 6000, 186e, 4.55e, 0878, 3200, 7728, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 52. 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. Forty Time Secs 4.32. The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Some sources feel Gordon could be a big nickel in the NFL. As part of our ranking of the position groups in the 2023 NFL Draft class, we have the cornerbacks ranked No. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. @???????????????????????????????? . Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. 4/27/22: Gordon recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2021. Each safety is in charge of half of the deep portion of the field, CBs can be in man or zone coverage. Rejzohn Wright, Oregon State, Jr, 6020, 196, 4.53e, 0948, 3248, 7728, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 25. He is fast, athletic and instinctive. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. Quarterback. He allowed only 179 yards into his coverage last season. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. Michigan cornerback DJ Turner's official time of 4.26 is tied for fourth . Armour-Davis was a solid cover corner over the course of the year, showing some size, ball skills, athleticism and quickness. Farley's recent back surgery is the only thing keeping him from being CB1 on PFFs board. 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. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. *Devon Witherspoon, Illinois, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.55e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 4. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. Forbes, while being a smaller cornerback, is not afraid . 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Cornerbacks 4/27/22: Stingley played well in very brief action for LSU before going out with a foot injury. *Lance Boykin, Coastal Carolina, rSr, 6022, 202, 4.56e, 0968, 3238, 7828, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 17. NFL Draft prospects: Ranking Cornerbacks heading into the 2023 NFL Combine In 2019, he collected 31 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, rSo, 6010, 200, 4.36e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 3. 4/27/22: Jones was one of the most dangerous ball hawks in college football in 2021, putting up some fabulous ball production. That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. 4/27/22: Booth collected 37 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up in 2021. 7/17/21: Elam played well in 2020, recording 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. Pre-combine NFL Draft rankings: Cornerbacks - Arrowhead Pride 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. Showing the ability to run with fast receivers and prevent separation could help Taylor-Britt to rise as a senior. 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021. 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. Gardner totaled 28 stops, three interceptions and nine passes broken up in 2020. 2022 NFL draft rankings: Cornerback - The Draft Wire