There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. I dont see the fluid hips that I want to see from him. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. He notched 11 tackles and an interception for the Tigers in 2021. HT: 5116WT: 1753-star (0.8100) Super Redshirt Junior from Menlo-Atherton (East Palo Alto, CA)A transfer from Colorado, Mekhi Blackmon entered USC with high hopes of helping to change the culture of the program. He is what he is at this point as a prospect. 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. After recording 27 tackles in 2020, Luter totaled 20 stops, four interceptions, and nine passes defended in 2021. He flashed in 2021, when he recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended. 2/11/23: Bennett was a steady corner for Maryland in 2022, recording 39 tackles, an interception and 10 pass breakups. Rather than returning to Syracuse, Williams decided to enter the draft, and he will have a medical red flag with teams. 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. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. He plays with an edge but can sometimes play too aggressively. 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. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Attacks the catch point and will go through the receiver if he needs to. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. College Junior Penn State. 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. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. Plays the catch point very well. Very fluid hips. A lot will depend on his testing to make up for his lack of tackling and upper body strength. He covered well overall in 2021, notching 52 tackles, nine breakups and zero interceptions. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - NFL Draft Blitz NFL Draft Blitz 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes 1. Doesnt have much of a problem changing direction or rotating. 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.. My first mock draft, back in January, was before the final four picks were set -- this one has the complete 1-31 order. 6/30/22: Bracy is Notre Dame's nickel corner. 6/30/22: Witherspoon has impressed preseason evaluators for having serious speed to go along with adequate size. Not as physical in press as I like to see, but uses his hands enough to be effective. Wants to knock the ball carrier over. Adequate speed for the position as a zone coverage defender. In 2022, Stevenson had 25 tackles with two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Fairly quick to recognize concepts while in zone coverage. Decent at the point of contact. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. He struggles against faster receivers to get into position, still very strong in this regard. 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. They also like his instincts, how he attacks the ball, and his physicality. 6/30/22: Phillips is a talented cover corner who can run the route and prevent separation. 2022 stats: 23 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 5 passes defensed. He struggles with that and will draw fouls as a result. 6/30/22: Banks returned to the field in October 2021 and only saw limited playing time for Ohio State. Johnson is a unique safety at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. 6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique. Offers no upside. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. ** - denotes 2025 prospect. 2/11/23: Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and 11 passes broken up. 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. With his coverage ability, Blackmon could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 2 of 11. NFL Draft Bible founder Ric Serritella lists his top 50 draft-eligible cornerback prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft to be held in Kansas City. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. HT: 6002WT: 1904-star (0.8971) Super Redshirt Junior from Christian Brothers College (St. Louis, MO)Cam Brown was recruited to Ohio State as a wide receiver but made the switch to cornerback during his time in Columbus. Solid and physical at the catch point contests the football and not the receiver. In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. 2/11/23: Luter is a small-school prospect who has a quality skill set and two seasons of solid production. Jenkins in 2012. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. He's got all-pro tools but just needs a little refinement to get there. Wants to bait the quarterback into a throw his direction so that he can jump the route. A little bit slow to react to simple concepts. I think he does, but want to see it confirmed. His frame is very slim. He could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and end up becoming a pro starter. He had a lot of missed tackles in 2022 and teams were disappointed in his tape compared to his 2021 performance. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. Porter fits best in a scheme where hes asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. Becomes a ball hawk. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Clark Phillips III, Utah. Wrap-up tackling leaves some room to be desired. Typically gets the proper depth. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. Not a great tackler. He decided to go the graduate transfer route for the 2022 season and landed at LSU. 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. 2/11/23: Kelly totaled 35 tackles and six passes broken up 2022. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Brings the hit power. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. If he does well against speed receivers in the SEC, he could be a high riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. He prefers playing hips to the outside and trying to keep the receiver between him and the sideline. Doesnt appear to have much effective upper body strength. Doesnt let head fakes or fancy releases throw him off. 2/11/23: In 2022, Phillips totaled 24 tackles, six interceptions and six passes defended. Lacks control when attempting to make a tackle. Nevertheless, there still seems to be a great amount of depth. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). Justin Ford has been on a journey across college football but finally found a place to settle down in Montana, where hes been an FCS All-American and emerged as an NFL Draft prospect. 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings: Round 1 targets 5. Like Gonzalez, Porter Jr. has imposing length for the corner position. Very fluid hips. Ringo is a physical marvel. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. The previous season, he totaled 44 tackles, two picks and eight passes broken up. Maryland CB Deonte Banks is another name to know in the 2023 NFL Draft CB class. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. He is physical, has decent instincts, and runs well. Finds his proper depth and does a good job taking away lanes. Good acceleration. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. However, Ringo struggles moving laterally despite his great speed. He is not a reliable tackler because of his lack of effort to wrap up. Fights to keep positioning. HT: 6012WT: 190Not Rated Super Redshirt Senior from Cox Mills (Concord, NC)A transfer from Louisville. Six former Ducks will. Combine that with his height and you have the ingredients for a tough corner to play against. He skipped Purdue's bowl game to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Excellent when covering the deep ball, and stays in the hip pocket. 2023 CB Draft Class These are the CBs for the 2023 NFL Draft, listed by last name in alphabetical order: Anthony Adams, Portland State Kiefer Askew, John Carroll Alex Austin, Oregon State Witherspoon is all but a guarantee to end that 11-year drought. Very reactive athlete. He has speed concerns for playing in the NFL, and an injury caused him to miss a lot of time. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. 2/11/23: Banks didn't play until late September and only played in two games, recording five tackles. Could be a bit faster while accelerating, takes him a bit to get up to speed. Willing tackler, but not very effective. Typically, Bleacher Report does not project trades as part of the site's mock drafts. More about Porter Jr.: The son of the former Steelers linebacker has done a great job of making his own name in a different way on defense. Good press ability. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. Mitchell has good size to go along with instincts and physicality. Decent tackler. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. Shows good, subtle hand usage throughout the rep. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. Cam Smith, South Carolina Big board rank: 12 After producing three picks and nine pass breakups last season, Smith is simply being avoided by quarterbacks this season. TCU CB TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson is a top 10 CB in the 2023 draft. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. HT: 6016. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. His strengths are mostly in zone coverage, where he can sit back and play ballhawk like he did over the last few years at Syracuse. Played more shell coverage than anything. Looks good in zone coverage. * - denotes 2024 prospect. In 2022, he recorded 46 tackles, two forced fumbles and 11 passes defended. Why not treat it as such? 5Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Jones has great length for a cornerback, standing 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. Battles through the catch point to try and win the rep. Not overly physical, but just enough to be a nuisance. 2022 stats: 32 solo tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 14 passes defensed. He collected 12 tackles, an interception and seven passes defended over the shortened season, but he played better than the numbers indicate. Can be a matchup negator. The big question with Phillips will be size because NFL teams' preseason measurements have him checking in at 5-foot-9, 184 pounds. Those numbers helped the 6-0, 180-pound Witherspoon played his way into becoming one of the best cornerbacks available in the 2023 NFL Draft and should hear his name called very early. He was named to my all-underrated team this year, as his upside presents a serviceable NFL starter. He's allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. At only 5-foot-10, 183 pounds, his size will be his biggest concern coming out. Moss has quality size and technique, but speed limitations could hurt him. He didn't have the most productive junior season in 2022, failing . He struggles to get good angles around the box. He's a stud. Luter has quality size, and he could end up being a solid mid-rounder from the 2023 NFL Draft. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. Good speed. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. 4-star Cornerback in high school, the #33 ranked CB in the class of 2019. In 2022 with the Ducks, he had 50 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. Wraps up well and attacks the proper spot. 6/30/22: Still broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in the COVID-19 shortened season, collecting 20 tackles and eight passes broken up. Super informed fan? Branch is just a football player. His size and long arms are a plus; he's really good . 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. He's a top-five corner in the class on mirroring ability alone. Williams has been starting ever since he was a true freshman for the Orange and has played nothing but quality football over that span. Despite his physical nature, he tends to get dominated when he goes to the jam technique. He will need to pick his battles better in the pros because he committed too many penalties on college. He was benched for a time and seemed to be in the coaches' dog house. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. Its a good year to be in need of coverage help. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.2. More about Smith: Smith posted back-to-back seasons where quarterbacks completed fewer than 50% of their passes thrown in his direction according to PFF. He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. Does a good job reading and diagnosing in zone coverage. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. 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. 6/30/22: Moss recorded 39 tackles, four interceptions and five passes defended in 2021. Some team sources feel Gonzalez has the best skill set of any corner in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they wanted him to show more fight and competitiveness. He has good height, strength, and speed to run. Not good at turning to locate the football. Keep up with all of the All-Star invites with the most complete All-Star tracker in the industry.We have you covered on @NFLDraftBlitz:https://t.co/TEjMt4atIa, The articles you write help me a lot and I like the topic, Good web site! Excellent zone coverage ability. The worry is that it still didnt translate to him putting a cap on deep passes. Solid use of his length and arms to press. Its also a strong class at edge defender, running back, defensive tackle, cornerback and tight end. He prefers to play trail technique, so naturally, he has good recovery. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State HT: 6016 WT: 192 4-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) 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. 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. 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. He covered reasonably well, but seemed to be protecting himself from injury with his tackling noticeably reduced. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. Five tackles releases throw him off little outside shade inch technique a of... 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