After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. 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.. 4/27/22: Jamison notched 49 tackles, one interception and one breakup in 2021. To go along with his size, sources say Gardner is fast and has ball skills but is a little raw. He could be a perfect fit as a nickel corner who also plays some on the outside. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado, rSr, 6011, 197, 4.54e, 0918, 3258, 7848, NFLPA, PFA |REPORT, 55. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. Smith recorded 64 tackles, an interception and six passes defended in 2020. He went out for the season in mid-October. Click here to get your copy today! 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. He has zero picks thus far in college, so improving his ball production would help him to rise. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. 2024 NFL Draft Prospects To Watch. 7/17/21: Washington has been a factory for defensive back talent in recent years, and McDuffie could continue that trend for the 2022 NFL Draft. 4/27/22: McCreary is a good player, but he lacks size for the NFL. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! 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. Christian Braswell, Rutgers, Sr, 5104, 181, 4.55e, 0928, 3018, 7378, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 46. He's a Press Corner with a good combination of size, strength and ball skills necessary to cover bigger, stronger NFL Receivers. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. 7/17/21: Thompson has yet to produce a big statistical season, but he flashed at times for Texas during the past four years. 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. 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. For final scouting reports on over 500 players for the 2023 NFL Draft, be sure to reserve your copy of the Official 2023 NFL Draft Bible. Jan 20, 2023. Brandon Barbee, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr, 5102, 190, 4.50e, 0918, 3000, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 73. 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. Some standout first-round prospects are Ahmad Gardner from Cincinnati, Derek Stingley from LSU, Andrew Booth Jr. from Clemson, and Trent McDuffie from Washington. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. He has quality size, and he held his own in Mobile. It wasn't the first season in which he showed serious ball skills, as he had three interceptions, 10 passes broken up and 46 tackles in 2019. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. 2 of 11. CORNERBACK & SAFETY PROSPECT RANKING 2021 NFL DRAFT . Athletically Gonzalez put himself in elite territory getting a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score based on his combine testing. Interior Offensive Line. 4/27/22: Young recorded 60 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2021. Through the workouts and interviews, Gardner has become the consensus top cornerback prospect and a top-five pick. 1 receivers, he could rise into being a sure-fire first-round pick. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. The Browns got a better look at these guys at the NFL Scouting Combine. 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. Showing the ability to run with fast receivers and prevent separation could help Taylor-Britt to rise as a senior. 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. That makes you think that his skills can translate on the outside. Stingley was phenomenal, shutting down receivers and making big plays for the LSU defense. 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. Can be a matchup negator. Farley's recent back surgery is the only thing keeping him from being CB1 on PFFs board. With that said, here are my cornerback rankings for the 2022 NFL draft: 1. Hell need to reel that in at the next level. He has excellent length and runs well enough to have starting potential. A very quick and very confident cover co Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Williams shows excellent ball skills w Changes directions with ease and has the frame to hold up at any spot in the secondary. Some team evaluators like McDuffie more than Derek Stingley and Ahmad Gardner. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. Breakdowns of the best Defensive Back prospects and averages of other scouting reports. This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB3 Desmond Ridder. 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. 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. The issue was that even with the relatively lax college rules, Horn was still flagged five times. Running an impressive 4.38 40-yard dash to go with a 41.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-1 broad jump. 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. . Now that has Derion Kendrick has left the program for Georgia, Booth should be the Tigers No. 6. He could be a mid-round sleeper. A strong work out at LSU's pro day on April 6th could help to turn around his draft stock. All defensive backs are in man coverage except for the free safety who is responsible for the deep middle of the field. Jones could be a late-round or undrafted free agent who competes to be a nickel corner. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. 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. Jobe has good size with upside to rise as a senior. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. 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 may very well run in the low 4.3s when the combine rolls around that speed showed up on tape in a number of ways. He'd have to have a good week at Senior Bowl to go on Day 2 in my opinion.". CB Byron Murphy (5'10, 185, No. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.38e, 3. *KeiTrel Clark, Louisville, rJr, 5102, 19, 4.38e, 0838, 2968, 7300, EWS, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 15. As a senior, Thompson needs to show more ball skills as he has only one interception and five breakups from 2017-2020. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. Emerson could end up being a candidate for a Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ward ran very fast, showing the quickness to run with speed receivers . Stingley did not work out at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and team sources said they were underwhelmed with his interview. 1 corner during his freshman season. 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 2021 NFL Draft class includes a diverse and talented group of corners, and this list doesnt even incorporate the guys currently listed as safeties but could plug into the slot right away at the NFL level. 2. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. The 40-yard dash times are in, and the best of this year so far is also one of the top marks in recent combine history. Booth's draft stock has been hurt by undergoing double hernia surgery in the spring of 2022. Top 10 Position Rankings. 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. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. 89.1. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. He missed only three of 61 tackle attempts this past fall. 7/17/21: Johnson was solid for Duke in 2020, but he really impressed during the previous two seasons. 4/27/22: Junior was a standout corner at Ouachita, and that play earned him a Senior Bowl invitation. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 6. The Chicago Bears currently hold the No. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. HT: 5092 WT: 193 Year: Super Sophomore High School: La Habra (La Habra, CA) Rating: 4-star (0.9744) In 2019, he collected 31 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Gordon has the solid frame and strength of an outside corner for the NFL. The lack of ball skills and production are disappointing, but Emerson has a lot going for him according to team sources. Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. The sources who don't like him see a corner who is too thin, needs to get stronger, and gets pushed and boxed out at the catch point. Some teams really liked Gardner's interview, but others thought it was very poor. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. He flashed in 2019 with 32 tackles and four breakups. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. * - denotes 2023 prospect. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. Below we take a look at the cornerback group in this year's NFL Combine. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. Quavian White, Georgia State, rSr, 5083, 187, 4.50e, 0918, 3100, 7448, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 53. 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. *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. He collected 41 tackles, three breakups and four interceptions in 2021. * - denotes 2019 prospect. (@FTBeard7) October 23, 2022. There is no doubt Emmanuel Forbes is an athletic prospect with excellent tight-man coverage skills, good overall length, who's aggressive in r 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. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. 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. Tyler Richardson, Tiffin, Sr, 5101, 177, 4.50e, 0878, 3178, 7768, HULA, UDFA, 69. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. 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 has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. Riley Moss Iowa, rSr, 6003, 192, 4.54e, 0918, 3038, 7338, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 21. 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. He needs to play better against top competition as a senior. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. He recorded 49 tackles and three passes defended in 2021 after making 72 stops with 11 breakups in 2020. Specifically, Castro-Fields needs to improve at not biting on double moves and improve his eye discipline. 2023 NFL Draft Order. ???? pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. 4/27/22: Waller was a ballhawk in 2021, recording four interceptions, five passes defended and 45 tackles. As part of Athlon Sports' 2022 NFL Draft Guide, we have ranked each position, including 30 cornerbacks. However, he bounced back with an impressive pro day, according to team evaluators. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. 4/27/22: Brown played well overall for Arkansas in 2021, recording 54 tackles, five interceptions and six passes broken up. Clark Phillips III, Utah. . Natrone Brooks, Southern Mississippi, Sr, 5090, 168, 4.50e, 0918, 3148, 7500, CGS, UDFA |REPORT, 60. He allowed only 179 yards into his coverage last season. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. Jeremy Murphy, Concordia, Sr, 6004, 189, 4.54e, 3200, 7568, CGS, UDFA, 65. 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. 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. Thor's recent NFL Draft work: 3-Round Mock 4.0 (4/18) 2022 NFL Draft position rankings. 7/17/21: Taylor-Britt is a thickly built corner who flashed some big-play ability for the Cornhuskers during the past two seasons. 1. 4/27/22: Jones dealt with injury in 2021. With his quickness, instincts and agility, McCreary is reliable to run the route and prevent separation. Siaki Ika, Wisconsin. Could Michigan's Luke Schoonmaker be a solution to tight end depth problem? Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. 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. Over the previous three seasons, he broke up 23 passes, but only had three interceptions over those years. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. 7/17/21: Webb made a favorable impression on NFL advance scouts to receive a nice projection heading into the 2021 season. *BJ Boohler, Florida A&M, Sr, 5072, 185, 4.40e, UDFA, 64. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. Forty Time Secs 4.47. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. There's a new No. Watson was a 1-year wonder, but he still earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Hes got elite closing speed downfield and can easily affect the catch point at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. Below is our boundary cornerback rankings for the 2021 NFL . 1 corner, and if he does well taking on No. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Devon Witherspoon is a player who has had the best production throughout 2022 and has been simply elite while . Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. If Johnson covers well as a senior, he could be a riser. DJ Ivey, Miami, rSr, 6004, 194, 4.50e, 0928, 3278, 7878, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 42. He also had two interceptions and five passes defended that season. Surprisingly, his starting role was reduced as a sophomore, but he broke out in 2020 and really impressed NFL advance scouts. Hes still more of a reactive cornerback and will have to go to a static coverage defense to take advantage of his skillset. He appears to be able to keep pace with the . Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State 6-foot, 193 pounds Extremely fluid, quick ballhawk who has Day 1 starter potential if he can stay healthy . In today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. 13 overall. Ranking top 10 cornerbacks in NFL for 2022: Jalen Ramsey remains king, Trevon Diggs explodes onto list . In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. Hes tremendous from an off-alignment, where his eyes can go to work. 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. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. He is very undersized and will have to compete to be a backup slot corner and special teams contributor. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: First-Round Cornerback Targets to Keep an Eye on for the Patriots at the Combine . 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. *Jordan Jones, Rhode Island, rSr, 5104, 174, 4.52e, 0918, 3100, 7448, HULA, UDFA, 66. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16. Surtain was the highest-graded cornerback in college football this past season and has seen his PFF grade increase every single year since his freshman campaign. Even though LSU had a returning corner who was highly touted in Kristian Fulton, Stingley took over as the Tigers' No. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. 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. Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . He has enough size with some speed and coverage ability. Height Feet 6-1. He needs to use 2021 to show he isn't and is smooth out of breaks to prevent separation. Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. 4/27/22: Gardner is a tall cornerback who has good length to battle outside receivers in the NFL. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. *Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M, Jr, 6010, 205, 4.50e, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 20. Justin Layne, Michigan State. Ironically, 300-plus of the top NFL draft prospects now gather at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with that very same goal: be the . Bryant put together a decent week at the Senior Bowl. 4/27/22: Booth collected 37 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up in 2021. Even though he lacks size, Williams showed his willingness to tackle in 2019 when he racked up 73 stops. 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. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. One-year starter who didn't sulk after losing a competition to McDuffie earlier in career . If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. 7/17/21: Jamison was impressive in 2019 when he recorded 35 tackles, three interceptions, three passes broken up and a forced fumble. RELATED: When is the 2022 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, TV channel, start time, Round 1 draft order 2022 NFL Draft Ranking - Cornerbacks No. *Clark Phillips III, Utah, rSo, 5092, 185, 4.36e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 9. While Jones (5-8, 185) plays the ball well, his size limitations make him a slot candidate only in the NFL.
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