Kendrick totaled 18 tackles, six passes broken up and an interception in 2020. * - denotes 2023 prospect. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. Offensive Tackle. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. Several prospects also made a name for themselves on the all-star circuit; players on the rise include KeiTrel Clark of Louisville, Lance Boykin of Coastal Carolina and Keenan Isaac of Alabama State. After reaching out to some area scouts who cover Texas, two of them said they had him on Day 3 and one said they had him on Day 2. Gordon has the solid frame and strength of an outside corner for the NFL. PBU. *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. 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. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. *Gemon Green, Michigan, rSr, 6006, 187, 4.44e, PFA | REPORT, 47. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. With his skill set and upside, he could explode. 4/27/22: Jamison notched 49 tackles, one interception and one breakup in 2021. *Jahlil Brown, Central Connecticut, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.50e, UDFA, 72. Robinson manned the slot for UCF over the past couple of seasons, but hes not your typical slot. Durant is very undersized, but his ball skills were good enough for him to land on NFL teams' preseason watch list. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 6. 4/27/22: Prior to a late-season injury, Jobe was Alabama's most talented corner in 2021, but he needs to become more consistent in his technique for the NFL. *Nic Jones, Ball State, Sr, 5116, 191, 4.50e, 0978, 3228, 758, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 36. Makes a play at the catch point, too. 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. He had 50 tackles as a freshman, 54 stops and three interceptions as a sophomore, and broke up 11 passes during both the 2018 and 2020 seasons. Forty Time Secs 4.32. Castro-Fields had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, and he showed off his impressive skill set of size and speed at the combine. 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. McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. Jason Verrett of TCU may not be the most physically imposing, but he's still the draft's best cornerback. He should look to add more functional strength for the NFL. 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. 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. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. Interior Offensive Line. 2016 NFL Draft Positional Rankings. It wasnt a good event for Oregon States Alex Austin who ran just a 4.55 40-yard dash at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. Green was not as consistent in other games, but he is sleeper who could rise as a senior. *For exclusive year-round coverage of the NFL Draft follow us @NFLDraftBible, bringing you the names you need to know first, since 2002! With his quickness, instincts and agility, McCreary is reliable to run the route and prevent separation. 7/17/21: Brown has quality size and physicality, but he needs to improve his ball skills 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. 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. He was wise return to the Crimson Tide in 2021. During the build up to the 2022 NFL Draft, amid conversations surrounding Jordan . 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.. Since he joined the New Orleans Saints as the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he . View Ranking History. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. Natrone Brooks, Southern Mississippi, Sr, 5090, 168, 4.50e, 0918, 3148, 7500, CGS, UDFA |REPORT, 60. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. 4/27/22: Waller was a ballhawk in 2021, recording four interceptions, five passes defended and 45 tackles. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. To go along with four picks, he had 35 tackles and seven passes defended. 7/17/21: Taylor put together an excellent 2020 season for the Volunteers, recording 29 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. With the Big Tens shortened schedule, however, those came on only 223 coverage snaps. He flashed some coverage ability and a good skill set there. He was fantastic as a freshman, flashing serious ball skills even though he had a part-time role. Kendrick played offense for Clemson before he was moved to corner out of emergency in 2019. Clark Phillips III, Utah. *Ekow Boye-Doe, Kansas State, Sr, 5112, 174, 4.43e, PFA | REPORT, 61. 2 of 11. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: First-Round Cornerback Targets to Keep an Eye on for the Patriots at the Combine . He has an excellent combination of size and speed. Anthony Johnson, Iowa State, rSr, 6001, 208, 4.50e, 0868, 3200, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 38. However, he bounced back with an impressive pro day, according to team evaluators. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB3 Desmond Ridder. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. 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. Waller had a disastrous combine because he was extremely underweight and slow for a cornerback. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. *Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. *Cory Trice, Purdue, rSr, 6026, 215, 4.55e, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 22. Weight Lbs 198lbs. Hes still more of a reactive cornerback and will have to go to a static coverage defense to take advantage of his skillset. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. He's a Press Corner with a good combination of size, strength and ball skills necessary to cover bigger, stronger NFL Receivers. Click here to get your copy today! There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Still, he has risen, helped by his decent week at the Senior Bowl and an excellent combine. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. 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. While only listed at 6-foot, Forbes has a much longer wingspan than youd expect for a man that size, which is why hes consistently able to make plays from behind receivers. If he plays well, he has first-round potential. Catch up with our positional rankings . 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. 4/27/22: McDuffie played well in 2021, blanketing receivers and not allowing big plays. 1. Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. He did not stand out in Mobile, but he was not abused either. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. 7/17/21: Young had a solid debut for Rutgers in 2018, recording 65 tackles and 10 passes broken up. 4/24/21: Farley decided to skip the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Oregon blazer Christian Gonzalez is expected to test amongst the elite percentile at the NFL Scouting Combine, which could create an interesting conversation as to who is CB1 inside NFL war rooms. As a senior, Thompson needs to show more ball skills as he has only one interception and five breakups from 2017-2020. So what does the 2023 NFL Draft Class have in store for an encore? A known media maven, who created the NFL Draft Bible, which is used by all 32 NFL teams. John Vogel October 12, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 5 Minutes. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. It's also not hard to project him to the NFL, as he has played 662 press coverage snaps over the past two years. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. Jan 20, 2023. What a show Michigans DJ Turner put on in Indianapolis as the Wolverine slot corner shined with his athleticism. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. His vertical was not good either with just a 33-inch vertical and a middle-of-the-pack broad jump at 10-foot-2. Team sources say he comes with serious off-the-field concerns. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Forty Time Secs 4.41. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. Projected Round (2022): 4-6. 4/27/22: Hill helped himself with teams at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine by blazing a fast 40. 11) Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati . In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. As part of our ranking of the position groups in the 2023 NFL Draft class, we have the cornerbacks ranked No. This past season, 187 of his 339 coverage snaps still came in press coverage a rarity for a slot corner. Even though LSU had a returning corner who was highly touted in Kristian Fulton, Stingley took over as the Tigers' No. 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. 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. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. The cornerback class is shining at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. 1 corner, and if he does well taking on No. Ringo is a physical marvel. 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . The top 2022 Cornerback prospects available for the 2022 NFL Draft. Texas Tech The Lions badly need help at cornerback . Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. 7/17/21: Gordon has been a solid corner for the Huskies over the past few seasons. CB. In 2018, he had 59 stops, an interception and three passes defended. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin. Cover 2. March 4, 2023 12:26 pm ET. 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. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Even though he came to the Volunteers as a wide receiver, Taylor worked his way onto the field as a freshman after switching to cornerback. Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . 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. Gowan only has one season of major college football under his belt back in 2019 before opting out this past season. McCreary recorded 49 tackles, 14 passes defended and two interceptions in 2021. Specifically, Castro-Fields needs to improve at not biting on double moves and improve his eye discipline. 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. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. . Ironically, 300-plus of the top NFL draft prospects now gather at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with that very same goal: be the . . 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. Projected Round: Third. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. 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. It would help Williams to gain some weight and fill out his frame for the NFL. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. We look at the top 32 players at this position thus far this season. 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. He is fast, athletic and instinctive. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports released his mock draft Saturday and had the Vikings selecting Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ubG8hNyP0t, ???????????????????????? In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. 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. He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. Larry Hawkins, Old Dominion, Sr, 6012, 190, 4.57e, 0958, 3200, 7800, HULA, UDFA, 63. Five rookies make the cut: Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Tariq Woolen . With Patrick Surtain II in the NFL, Jobe could be the Crimson Tide's No. Starling Thomas V, UAB, Sr, 5096, 194, 4.35e, 0968, 3038, 7500, EWS, Rd6 | REPORT, 30. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . *Julius Brents, Kansas State, rSr, 6030, 202, 4.50e, 0948, 3368, 8278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 13. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. Corey Mayfield, UTSA, rSr, 5104, 193, 4.50e, 0878, 3138, 7538, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 49. Taylor-Britt looks stiff and grabs too much. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: Howell, Zappe, Crum, Coan, Kelley. 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? 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. 4/27/22: In 2021, Fields totaled 45 tackles and 10 passes broken up. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. Emerson did not record an interception in either season, with his lone collegiate interception coming in 2019 when he notched 31 tackles. He's a former WR converted to Cornerback. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. 4/27/22: Bryant played well for Cincinnati in 2021, recording 44 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. He has quality size and plays tough. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. The value of the class will be found on Day 2, as theres not a ton of top-tier options but a lot of promising film to develop. Ameer Speed, Michigan State, Sr, 6034, 210, 4.52e, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 40. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, rJr, 6020, 192, 4.46e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 2. Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. 2024 NFL Draft Prospects To Watch. 4/27/22: Jones dealt with injury in 2021. 4/27/22: Evans played well for the Tigers in 2021, collecting 28 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and six passes broken up. *Lance Boykin, Coastal Carolina, rSr, 6022, 202, 4.56e, 0968, 3238, 7828, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 17. Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. Banks has the size and athletic ability to be one of the top cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Overall, Ward is the top cornerback for the 2018 NFL Draft and is likely to go in the top half of the first round. 6. 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???? The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. He has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. To go along with his size, sources say Gardner is fast and has ball skills but is a little raw. Trae Waynes, 6'0 1/8, 186 . 1 corner similar to Jalen Ramsey. He has excellent length and runs well enough to have starting potential. 1. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. 4/27/22: Watson has excellent size and length to be an outside corner in the NFL. CORNERBACK & SAFETY PROSPECT RANKING 2021 NFL DRAFT . Similar to cover 2, made famous by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay, but with a twist; the middle . 1. Newsomes biggest knock is that we just didnt get to see more of him this past year. He showed a nice change of direction and mobility in his hips while also having an impressive vertical at 38.5 inches to go with a 10-foot-11 broad jump and an overall Relative Athletic Score of 9.13. All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. Here are the top NFL draft prospects to watch for: Washington. *Alex Austin, Oregon State, rSo, 6006, 192, 4.40e, Rd7 | REPORT, 33. Shadow coverage games: 3; COVERAGE SCORE: 84; The second-year cornerback out of Alabama has made waves this season, leading a stout Broncos defense that has kept the team competitive in spite of . 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. He was respectable in 2019 and 2020, but his ball production dropped. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. He's a stud. USA TODAY Sports Network. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. He notched five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and 47 tackles on the year. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Armour-Davis helped himself by working out well at the combine. He is a highly talented corner, but he will enter the NFL having not played much football over the past two years. For that role, he will need to add some strength to tackle. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. Lets take a look at the biggest movers after the scouting combine and athletic testing for corners are completed. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. College Junior Penn State. He has 17 passes defensed and four . Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. We witnessed one of the all-time great rookie cornerback classes in 2022 with alumni such as All-Pro first round pick Sauce Gardner (Jets) and Pro Bowl selection Tariq Woolen (Seahawks). He needs to play better against top competition as a senior. 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. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. He could stand to fill out his frame, but considering he is only a true junior, he has plenty of time to do it. He allowed only eight catches from 24 targets in the SEC last season. 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. Surprisingly, his starting role was reduced as a sophomore, but he broke out in 2020 and really impressed NFL advance scouts. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. Kordell Rodgers, Texas State, Sr, 5104, 179, 4.53e, 0858, 3048, 7100, CGS, UDFA, 75. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. With the demand for cornerbacks in the NFL, there should be plenty taken in the first two rounds of the draft. Williams is tall and has some quickness. In today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. If Johnson covers well as a senior, he could be a riser. Elijah Blades, Buffalo, Sr, 6012, 176, 4.50e, 0848, 3268, 7748, CGS, UDFA, 67. Stingley did not work out at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and team sources said they were underwhelmed with his interview. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. The draft guide also includes three-year grades, advanced stats, player comparisons, 2021 NFL Scouting Combine data, 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl grades and much more.
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