Can rotate and turn but isnt as good as a lot the guys in this class. Stays with his receiver in the zone, making it very difficult to get a read on his coverage. Tends to be a little handsy in man coverage not overly impressed with his positioning. Witherspoon may not have an elite physical skill set for the position, but his senior-year tape was as good as we've seen in our nine years of college grading. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. However, they are concerned about his size and ability to stay healthy in the NFL given how physical he is. Bennett could fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. 6/30/22: Forbes is an interesting corner who has produced a lot of splash plays for the Bulldogs. Like many big cornerbacks, Garner is not overly sudden or explosive, but he could be an outside starter in the NFL and looks like a potential pick on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. 6/30/22: Trice was limited to four tackles in 2021 after a knee injury in practice cost him the season. Ballhawk in zone coverage. Strong wrap-up ability. The rest is a work in progress. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. Doesnt recover well after surrendering a good release. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. A very physical player, especially in coverage. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Flip on the tape and you will see is a twitched-up corner whos personally offended the receiver on the other side of the ball is trying to get open against him. Not only does Gonzalez have the prototypical length teams are looking for to match up with taller receivers, but he also has elite speed. 2/11/23: Stevenson is a big cornerback that has speed and upside. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. He does want to work downhill to make tackles on the perimeter. Hes a long, rangy tackler who operates out of the slot for the Aggies. The majority of snaps in college were wide corner (outside). 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. 2/11/23: In 2022, Phillips totaled 24 tackles, six interceptions and six passes defended. Typically likes to get hands-on and switches to a mirror technique. He looks like a walked-out linebacker at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, and he plays with that kind of physicality on the outside. Blackmon is not a big corner, but he can really cover and looks like a starting slot cornerback. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. 2/11/23: Kelly totaled 35 tackles and six passes broken up 2022. 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. The PFFdraft boardwas due for a refresh at the midway point of the2022 college football season. 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. Does a good job working through blocks and traffic with proper angles. Typically, Bleacher Report does not project trades as part of the site's mock drafts. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. And with that comes . 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. Kelee Ringo, Georgia Big board rank: 15 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. Plays his tech well. Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in '15 , '16 , '17 , '18 , '20 , and '21 Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017 and 2019 NFL Drafts Hes an intriguing NFL prospect who can offer coverage ability but needs to work into becoming a better tackler. Good zone ability. Built more like a safety. Finds his assignment quickly and with ease. He doesnt have a great wrap-up form but effectively makes the tackle. Solid overall athlete. He then had a good Senior Bowl week, including one dominant week. 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. 2/11/23: Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and 11 passes broken up. Plays effective zone coverage does a good job dropping into deep coverage and is capable both over the top and underneath to make good reads. Has some hitting power and can deliver a good, physical hit at the point of contact. HT: 6003WT: 1942-star (0.7810) Super Senior from Centennial (Ankeny, IA)Riley Moss entered national radar when he took two interceptions for touchdowns against the Indiana Hoosiers in the opening week of 2021. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. Stevenson is a trail technique man corner, which is interesting because compared to many receivers and even cornerbacks in this class, hes not fast. He's a top-five corner in the class on mirroring ability alone. Hes capable of playing man coverage but didnt play it much outside of the red zone. Id like to see him play with better discipline. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. Six of those interceptions went back the other way for touchdowns! He positions himself well. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. Branch is just a football player. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. 2/11/23: Johnson is a big cornerback who showed some ball skills as a senior, picking up 12 passes broken up and two interceptions. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Recovers extremely well. For other positions: QB RB WR TE OT OG/C EDGE DL LB CB S Clark Phillips, Utah Utes After joining Utah as a four-star recruit, Phillips started right away. Not a great tackler. He produced as well in 2020 (36-1-8) and in 2019 (38-0-6). In each of those seasons, he notched an interception and four passes defended. More about Gonzalez: The move Gonzalez made from Colorado to Oregon prior to the 2022 season couldnt have worked out much better for him. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. Good in deep zone coverage. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. ** - denotes 2025 prospect. Very fluid hips. 4-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) Joey Porter Jr is the son of NFL standout linebacker Joey Porter, and while he doesn't have his father's size, he plays . He is not a reliable tackler because of his lack of effort to wrap up. 2/11/23: Williams recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defended in 2022 before going down for the year with an ACL tear. Would like to see him wrap up more consistently and better. The play below does a good job of encapsulating what I mean: Brah I just started watching Cam Smiths film and this is the first play I see???????? Flashes some solid press coverage ability. He decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft rather than return to school. Porter plays physically, has good size, is very good in coverage, and has NFL/Football pedigree. Looks very comfortable in his zone, positions very well. PBU. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. CLEVELAND, Ohio When you think of the best defenses in college football last season, the first names that pop into your head may be teams like Georgia. 2/11/23: In 2022, Ricks recorded 13 tackles and four passes defended. One of the best things he does is reading the route and then reacting when the ball comes his way. Just doesnt have traits or tools that make him reliable in space. He was one of the best corners in the SEC the year before, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. Hes still more of a reactive cornerback and will have to go to a static coverage defense to take advantage of his skillset. Solid zone technique. Banks' 2021 season ended after two games due to a shoulder injury. It shows in his tremendous production last season. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. HT: 5111WT: 1903-star (0.8276) Super Redshirt Sophomore from Hickory Ridge (Harrisburg, NC)Garrett Williams has been on the radar over the last couple of years. Id like to see him shed blocks better. Changes direction beautifully. And with that comes thePFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. In 2022, he collected 37 stops, an interception and five passes broken up. Diagnoses quickly and plays very fast. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. Good speed. 2022 stats: 32 solo tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 14 passes defensed. He is sleeper who could rise quickly as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches. In 2022, Martin had 64 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes defended, one sack and two forced fumbles. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. He played well for the Bulldogs. The Buckeyes liked to play Brown in more of a deep set, playing deep coverage over the top more often than not. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production. 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. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. Maryland CB Deonte Banks is another name to know in the 2023 NFL Draft CB class. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. He showed the speed and loose hips to run the route to prevent separation against the all-star receivers. I want to use it on my blog at. Good overall ability, not particularly great at anything. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Below . Good speed and burst. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. Tends to play a little bit too aggressively and doesnt get the depth that he needs. Does a good job keeping in position and preventing the throw from coming his direction. Stays focused on the receiver. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. Moss had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl. In 2020, he had 32 tackles, and in 2019, he had 35 stops, three interceptions and a pass broken up. Nevertheless, there still seems to be a great amount of depth. Good upper body strength, especially for the position group. Solid speed. Banks has all the physical traits of an All-Pro cornerback. He covered reasonably well, but seemed to be protecting himself from injury with his tackling noticeably reduced. Offers no upside. 1 corner in the NFL. The 2023 NFL Scouting combine kicks off this week from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis ahead of the NFL Draft, scheduled for April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Struggles to work off of blocks. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. Along with a good skill set, Jones displays solid instincts and is a willing tackler. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. Forbes has some boom-or-bust aspects to his game but has the kind of athletic traits that can make up for misreads. Hes a great athlete, but teams will be concerned with the lack of experience as compared to other prospects in the class and the translation of the Michigan scheme to the next level. He has the ability to stay with receivers well. 1. Makes extraordinary reads at times and pulls off crazy plays with his body control. 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. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. Robinson put together his best season in 2021 with 84 tackles four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. Understands positioning well. Decent tackler. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. Decent, not great, hips. Doesnt work well off of blocks on the perimeter. HT: 6010WT: 2055-star (0.9906) Super Sophomore from Steele (Cibolo, TX)Jaylon Jones did not miss a single start over his first two years in college football. Plays his assignment well in zone coverage. He skipped Purdue's bowl game to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Stays in the hip pocket. 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. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. Not very physical, but is handsy enough not to draw flags while also disrupting the receivers focus. Pursuit angles leave a lot to be desired. There is no doubt His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Could be a bit faster while accelerating, takes him a bit to get up to speed. He didn't have the most productive junior season in 2022, failing . He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. Stays in the play will not give up. 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. 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