Can be a matchup negator. He's got good size and length, and he can run just enough to be fine. 2020 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak It's a fantastic year for corners. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. USA TODAY Sports Network. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. Webb has a good skill set with size and speed. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. He's earned a 90.7 coverage grade in his college career compared to Stingley's 91.9 mark. Justin Ford, Montana, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7428, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 50. Emerson could end up being a candidate for a Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jobe has good size with upside to rise as a senior. That makes you think that his skills can translate on the outside. 4/27/22: Jones dealt with injury in 2021. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. Green was not as consistent in other games, but he is sleeper who could rise as a senior. 4/27/22: Jones was one of the most dangerous ball hawks in college football in 2021, putting up some fabulous ball production. His interviews with teams, however, did not go well, and teams are concerned about his mental makeup. 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. 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. His skill set looks like that of a potential second-day pick, provided he stays consistent. Stingley was phenomenal, shutting down receivers and making big plays for the LSU defense. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. He's a former WR converted to Cornerback. While Jones (5-8, 185) plays the ball well, his size limitations make him a slot candidate only in the NFL. PBU. Some teams flunked Castro-Fields medically. Teams have speed concerns with Taylor-Britt, but he might be a solid backup and special teams contributor. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. Showing health and durability will important for him as a senior. *Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU, Sr, 5075, 175, 4.38e, 0828, 2938, 7068, NIC, PFA, Rd6 |REPORT, 29. 4/27/22: Durant recorded five tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended in 2021. 10 The Linc - Eagles are "going to lose a whole lot of free agents this offseason" Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/3/23. He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. Cornerback was the defense's biggest weakness last year, and it remains a position of need ahead of the NFL draft. The Draft Network's Jordan Reid was Thursday's guest on "Chargers Weekly" to share his cornerback rankings and whom he currently has going to the Chargers at No. 7/17/21: Fields is a gritty corner who has competed well for Texas Tech over the past four seasons. Cover 2. 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???? 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. *Nic Jones, Ball State, Sr, 5116, 191, 4.50e, 0978, 3228, 758, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 36. Player Summary Gardner is an athletic lanky press corner who's a throwback type player who can get in a receiver's face and dominate. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. Truly freaky stuff. 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. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Devon Witherspoon is a player who has had the best production throughout 2022 and has been simply elite while . 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. 7/17/21: Thompson has yet to produce a big statistical season, but he flashed at times for Texas during the past four years. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. Over th mini 2020 season, he totaled 14 tackles and a pick. All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. With plenty of talent at the outside corner position as well as some intriguing options for teams like the Browns looking for a slot cornerback. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. In 2019, he had 48 tackles, three forced fumbles, an interception and eight passes defended. Below we take a look at the cornerback group in this year's NFL Combine. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Jamison is a slot corner candidate for the NFL. 2. His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the most trusted independent scouting service in the world and is used by all 32 NFL teams. He has room for further development though. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. For the most part, Kendrick played well for Clemson in 2020. % 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. Cornerback Rankings | 11-32. View Ranking History. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. He could help himself by impressing at an all-star game. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. 4/27/22: McCreary is a good player, but he lacks size for the NFL. Teams like his well-rounded skill set and coverage ability. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro . Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . Elam has good height and length with quickness. He played well against good competition. *Mekhi Garner, LSU, rSr, 6014, 220, 4.52e, 1000, 3248, 7768, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT, 26. 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings. To be qualified for this list, it's important to note that a player must be classified as a true sophomore or a redshirt freshman. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. Catch up with our positional rankings . Jones could be a late-round or undrafted free agent who competes to be a nickel corner. While Darius Slay turned in a Pro Bowl season in 2021 and Avonte Maddox is an asset in the slot, the. 4/27/22: Booth collected 37 tackles, three interceptions and three passes broken up in 2021. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. 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? Young CBs rise to the top: Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardner have dominated thus far in 2022, establishing themselves as the cream of the crop at cornerback. Since he joined the New Orleans Saints as the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he . All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . Hes undersized for the position, but theres not much else in Samuels game you can poke holes in. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado, rSr, 6011, 197, 4.54e, 0918, 3258, 7848, NFLPA, PFA |REPORT, 55. 4/27/22: Brown played well overall for Arkansas in 2021, recording 54 tackles, five interceptions and six passes broken up. Max Melton, Rutgers, rJr, 5110, 190, 4.36e, 4. 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. 90-81. This past season, 187 of his 339 coverage snaps still came in press coverage a rarity for a slot corner. Clark Phillipss athletic testing didnt do good things for his draft stock after running a middle-of-the-pack 4.51 40-yard dash. Athletic testing is far from the only important aspect of testing but Austin hurt his stock in Indy. 7/17/21: Williams is an undersized defender who will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. He notched five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and 47 tackles on the year. Stroud and Kentucky's . 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. Five rookies make the cut: Sauce Gardner, Jack Jones, Tariq Woolen . He could be a solid second-day pick who becomes a quality starter in the NFL. 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. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. He is a highly talented corner, but he will enter the NFL having not played much football over the past two years. He broke out in 2019 as a freshman, recording 45 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception and two passes defended. With his quickness, instincts and agility, McCreary is reliable to run the route and prevent separation. 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. The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 28 to March 6. He's a Press Corner with a good combination of size, strength and ball skills necessary to cover bigger, stronger NFL Receivers. ** - denotes 2024 prospect. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. Newsomes biggest knock is that we just didnt get to see more of him this past year. 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. 4/27/22: Jones totaled 41 tackles, a forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2021. Justin Layne, Michigan State. Porter fits best in a scheme where he's asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. 1. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. Another team would prefer a cornerback with the quick feet, recognition and ball skills to play in off man coverage, like TCU's Jason Verrett. The Browns got a better look at these guys at the NFL Scouting Combine. 2 of 11. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. Jason Verrett of TCU may not be the most physically imposing, but he's still the draft's best cornerback. DJ Ivey, Miami, rSr, 6004, 194, 4.50e, 0928, 3278, 7878, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 42. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. 2024 NFL Draft Prospects To Watch. He then participated in the Senior Bowl. Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. 2023 NFL Draft Order. March 4, 2023 3:12 pm ET. 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. Berry is keeping all of his options open. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. *Tiawan Mullen, Indiana, Sr, 5085, 182, 4.42e, PFA | REPORT, 58. 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. Keenan Isaac, Alabama State, rSr, 6020, 186, 4.53e, 0900, 3318, 7948, NFLPA, Rd7 | REPORT, 31. 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. 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. If he plays well, he has first-round potential. He also has the size to be a press-man corner when asked thats the kind of skill set thats going to go very high come April. Greg Newsome II doesn't seem to want to play the position and neither Martin . 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. Jones needs to gain weight in his upper and lower body for the NFL. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, rJr, 6020, 192, 4.46e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 2. Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? This 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class is a good and intriguing one with plenty of talent for teams looking for corner help. INDIANAPOLIS We all remember gym class in elementary school, when being the fastest kid in the class was the greatest mark of respect. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. He was not as productive in terms of turnovers in 2020, but he was still a solid player, recording 31 tackles and six breakups in the shortened season. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. He has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. The 2014 NFL Draft cornerback class has a little . 4/24/21: Farley decided to skip the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. Jones will enter the NFL with a lot of SEC experience. Tuli Tuipulotu, USC. Tyon Davis, Tulsa, Sr, 5107, 178, 4.50e, 0918, 3048, 7518, HULA, UDFA, 62. Melifonwu has rare physical tools for the position at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with a 41.5-inch vertical and 11-2 broad jump. 4/27/22: Gardner is a tall cornerback who has good length to battle outside receivers in the NFL. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. *Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern, Jr, 5112, 195, 4.39e, Rd6 | REPORT, 28. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. ** - denotes 2020 prospect. 4/27/22: Johnson recorded 35 tackles, five passes broken up and two interceptions in 2021. That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. 9. Trae Waynes, 6'0 1/8, 186 . *Julius Brents, Kansas State, rSr, 6030, 202, 4.50e, 0948, 3368, 8278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 13. 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. *Alex Austin, Oregon State, rSo, 6006, 192, 4.40e, Rd7 | REPORT, 33. Forbes, while being a smaller cornerback, is not afraid . He doesnt panic while working back into phase. 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. 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. 4/27/22: Stingley played well in very brief action for LSU before going out with a foot injury. *Ekow Boye-Doe, Kansas State, Sr, 5112, 174, 4.43e, PFA | REPORT, 61. 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. 4/27/22: Young recorded 60 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2021. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Hill was even better in the shortened 2020 season, recording 45 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. Forty Time Secs 4.41. Surprisingly, his starting role was reduced as a sophomore, but he broke out in 2020 and really impressed NFL advance scouts. More of PFF's 2021 NFL Draft tools here: Gardner totaled 28 stops, three interceptions and nine passes broken up in 2020. DShawn Jamison, Texas, rSr, 5090, 186, 4.45e, 0858, 3128, 7518, EWS, Rd7 | REPORT, 34. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. For that role, he will need to add some strength to tackle. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. 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. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. 6-2, 192: He's a Michigan State cornerback - he can get physical. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. Here's our updated list of this year's top . Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ward ran very fast, showing the quickness to run with speed receivers . ???? Jalen Carter, Georgia. He might go late in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft and should not go lower than the second round. Hes got the best feet of any corner in the class and can plug into any scheme in the league. 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. 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. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. 7/17/21: Castro-Fields has good size and speed to run well in pre-draft workouts so he could be a riser during the process leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft. As such, he's one of the bigger cornerbacks in the class. Kaiir Elam, Florida (Junior) Elam is a long, physical cornerback built for the NFL game. 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. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. Robinson manned the slot for UCF over the past couple of seasons, but hes not your typical slot. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lb Joey Porter Jr. is a super-talented cornerback who has improved each and every year at college until 2022 where he played at an el Cam Smith is an excellent pro prospect who has played at an elite level over the past two years - allowing a class-leading QB rati Ringo is a super athletic powerful and speedy classic outside corner who looks like he is chiseled out of stone. 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 also had two interceptions and five passes defended that season. Even though LSU had a returning corner who was highly touted in Kristian Fulton, Stingley took over as the Tigers' No. He stands at 6'1 although he appears to be closer to 6'2 and is 200 pounds. 1. While he isn't the biggest of corners, McCreary has excellent coverage skills to run the route and prevent separation. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. smok scar 18 battery door won't close, john williams concert uk 2022, brian sampson obituary,