At 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds, Gonzalez has the kind of size everyone is looking for in a boundary corner. 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. Hes a long, rangy tackler who operates out of the slot for the Aggies. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. Physical enough in press coverage to be effective. 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. Browns reduce Pro Bowl returner Jakeem Grant Sr.s cap charge after Achilles tear to give him a chance in camp, Browns free agency targets: One player from each AFC North team, Questions for Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry at next weeks NFL combine: Orange and Brown Talk. Solid recognition ability. The previous season, he totaled 44 tackles, two picks and eight passes broken up. * No. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. At only 5-foot-10, 183 pounds, his size will be his biggest concern coming out. 2/11/23: Banks is a natural cover corner with speed, height, strength, quick feet, and agility. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information. 2/11/23: In 2022, Ricks recorded 13 tackles and four passes defended. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. Thats the biggest thing that could keep him out of the first round if indeed he slides out of the top 31. 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. I love his coverage versatility. Has some upper-body strength. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. Reacts well. Hes a lot of good things but doesnt seem to have a defining great trait. They also like his instincts, how he attacks the ball, and his physicality. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. ???? Rather than returning to Syracuse, Williams decided to enter the draft, and he will have a medical red flag with teams. 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. Fights to keep positioning. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. Hence, teams feel Banks needs some development. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. Has some physicality to his game but its really not his strength. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. For a big cornerback, Banks has very nice hips to turn and run downfield with speed receivers. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 2/11/23: Team sources were impressed with Gonzalez, starting from his 2021 tape and continuing into his play in 2022. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Has the ability to play in the box as needed. Not very physical, but is handsy enough not to draw flags while also disrupting the receivers focus. Banks flashed some real cover skills at times during the 2020 season for the Buckeyes. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. Didnt play much press coverage in the Clemson scheme. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. Plays mostly in trail technique. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. However, they are concerned about his size and ability to stay healthy in the NFL given how physical he is. In 2022 with the Ducks, he had 50 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up. Truly freaky stuff. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he has ideal size for the position in the NFL. Doesnt like to be physical, and prefers to maintain positioning utilizing his athletic ability. Not afraid to hit people. Banks has a lot of upside to be better in 2022. Porter is a long, physical outside corner whos in the middle of a career year. Ricks is just a touch on the thin side for the position and lacks the long speed to be a top-of-the-draft cornerback. In 2022, Smith recorded 27 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups. Uses the sideline well. Gambling problem? Author: The NFL Draft Bible. HT: 5111WT: 1813-star (0.8888) Super Redshirt Sophomore from IMG Academy (Suwanee, GA)DJ Turner became a starter at Michigan during the 2021 season after serving as little more than a backup. 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 In 2022, he collected 37 stops, an interception and five passes broken up. In 2021, Boykin notched 24 tackle, an interception and four passes broken up. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Very fluid hips. He decided to go the graduate transfer route for the 2022 season and landed at LSU. Has some hitting power and can deliver a good, physical hit at the point of contact. NFL scouting is always an inexact science that relies on guesswork more than the community wants you to believe. 2/11/23: Boykin was productive in 2022, notching 55 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He can catch the ball through contact. Shows a good burst to have solid recoverability. Brents will need to run well versus speed receivers and in pre-draft workouts. I could be wrong - we've seen Asante Samuel Jr play well for the Chargers on the . However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. 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. He produced as well in 2020 (36-1-8) and in 2019 (38-0-6). More about Gonzalez: The move Gonzalez made from Colorado to Oregon prior to the 2022 season couldnt have worked out much better for him. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. Tends to play trail technique and is effectively in doing so. However, Ringo struggles moving laterally despite his great speed. 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 . Very physical cornerback. He recorded 11 pass breakups, 24 tackles and three interceptions in 2021. 2/11/23: Forbes recorded 46 tackles, six interceptions and 10 pass breakups in 2022. Built more like a safety. He recorded 52 tackles and nine passes defended in 2021. According to a report from The Advocate's Wilson Alexander, fifth-year senior Sevyn Banks has decided to declare for the 2023 NFL draft despite having one more year of eligibility. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. 6/30/22: Ricks has transferred to Alabama and could be a breakout star for the Crimson Tide in 2022. 6/30/22: Kelly put together a solid 2021 season with 58 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defended. HT: 6016. Understands positioning well. You can also toggle between positions to view updated rankings. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. After recording 27 tackles in 2020, Luter totaled 20 stops, four interceptions, and nine passes defended in 2021. 2022 stats: 21 solo tackles, 11 passes defensed. 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. Height Feet 6-2. Through nine games, hes broken up nine passes and allowed only 13 catches and 123 yards across 28 targets. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. Witherspoon is all but a guarantee to end that 11-year drought. 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. The rest is a work in progress. He could be a backup corner and special teams contributor in the NFL. Wont be among the faster cornerbacks in the league. 6/30/22: The son of legendary Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, Joey Porter Jr. has an NFL pedigree and played well in 2021. % 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. More about Witherspoon: You would be hard pressed to find a better man coverage corner in this class than Witherspoon. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. In-depth prospect rankings with linked reports and all updated player information. 2 of 11. 2/11/23: Witherspoon played well for Illinois in 2022, recording 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Very solid speed, especially for the position. Jones was inconsistent in college, and that will cause him to slide in the 2023 NFL Draft. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. PBU. He is very physical and leans heavily on this aspect of his game. 2/11/23: Jones collected 33 tackles and two passes broken up in 2022. Weight Lbs 201lbs. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. 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. After producing three picks and nine pass breakups last season, Smith is simply being avoided by quarterbacks this season. Has the athleticism to run with fast receivers. A strong upper body thats evident immediately. Team sources love Witherspoon's cover skills in that he can run the route and prevent separation. Here are the class' top cornerbacks and safeties. He had 33 tackles in each of the prior two seasons and two passes broken up over that time. Hes already had a career year in terms of ball production, with three picks and six pass breakups. In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. 6/30/22: Bush was not a starter for the Bearcats because they had some good veteran corners, including star cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner. Abrams-Draine is a former wide receiver turned cornerback. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. Hes allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Capable zone coverage athlete. He was one of the best corners in the SEC the year before, recording 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes defended. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook When I started my scouting for the 2023 NFL Draft, Gonzalez was just a name on a list of a few dozen cornerbacks. He will need to pick his battles better in the pros because he committed too many penalties on college. Original: Hes capable of playing man coverage but didnt play it much outside of the red zone. Blackmon is not a big corner, but he can really cover and looks like a starting slot cornerback. 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. Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. Will help effectively in run defense. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Solid overall athlete. After playing primarily in the slot in 2021, Abrams-Draine has been solely an outside corner this season and is still excelling. Decent tackler. Accelerates very well. Banks was injured on the kickoff against Auburn and carted off the field. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. Solid zone technique. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Weight Lbs 198lbs. 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. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. May I request more information? Probably the most important cog in that Illinois defense was cornerback Devon Witherspoon. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. He has the ability to stay with receivers well. HT: 6021WT: 1833-star (0.8883) Super Redshirt Sophomore from Rocky Mount (Rocky Mount, NC)Shyheim Battle has to be one of the more exciting prospects in college football at this position. Shows good, subtle hand usage throughout the rep. Good athlete. His performance improve by leaps and bounds every season, as he finished with a career-high 89.3 coverage grade this past fall. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Wants to bait the quarterback into a throw his direction so that he can jump the route. Excellent when covering the deep ball, and stays in the hip pocket. Finds his proper depth and does a good job taking away lanes. HT: 5116WT: 180Not recruited Super Junior from Pine Forest (Pensacola, FL)Devon Witherspoon was not heavily recruited coming out of high school and was mostly overlooked by Power 5 schools. Fords strength will be in a zone-coverage scheme where he can use his athleticism to make plays on the ball and keep plays in front of him. 6/30/22: Rush is a big cornerback who had a solid debut as a starter in 2021. He needs to become more consistent on a down-by-down basis and be less of a feast-or-famine player. Clark Phillips has been a starter since the moment he stepped on campus, and he's added 15 pounds since then. This season, Battle effectively shut down several outstanding receivers, including Trey Flowers at Boston College. He is physical, has decent instincts, and runs well. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. Super informed fan? Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. He led the Ducks in interceptions last season and established himself as the clear No. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. Sits on routes and tries to bait the quarterback into a throw. 2/11/23: Ringo totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes broken up in 2022. 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. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. Williams has been starting ever since he was a true freshman for the Orange and has played nothing but quality football over that span. Lets receivers go in the open field when he needs to come up with big tackles. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Passes off assignments and picks up new players entering the zone very well. Brents had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. If Witherspoon increases his ball production, he could be a riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. 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???????? That being said, Bernard-Converse is still a fine cornerback prospect who can offer strong versatility to a secondary that shifts its players and looks routinely. And with that comes thePFF NFL Draft Guide, which comes loaded with scouting reports and advanced data on the class' top draft prospects. 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. Wrights damning weakness is his lack of speed, which is noticeable in almost every facet of his game. Plays his tech well. 6/30/22: Witherspoon has impressed preseason evaluators for having serious speed to go along with adequate size. Gets the proper depth but doesnt drift too far back, and stays in good position to make a play. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Offers no upside. Its also a strong class at edge defender, running back, defensive tackle, cornerback and tight end. He has tremendous feet that can mirror a wide receiver along the entire route tree. Porter plays physically, has good size, is very good in coverage, and has NFL/Football pedigree. And from that depth, elite cornerback prospects could ultimately emerge. Looks like a strong man-coverage cornerback. Despite his physical nature, he tends to get dominated when he goes to the jam technique. 2023 Senior Bowl Watchlist Scouting Notes: QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee, Blitzcast #235 - Polarizing Prospects ft/Eric Froton, Blitzcast #234 - Flowers & Mauch Can Do It All, Interview w/WR/RB Devin Young, Sacred Heart, Interview with S Isaiah McDaniels, South Dakota State, Interview with S Lawrence Asiedu, Grambling State, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Ivan Pace Jr, Cincinnati, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Noah Taylor, North Carolina, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Dorian Williams, Tulane, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: EDGE Andre Jones Jr, Louisiana, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Micah Baskerville, LSU, 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Vogels 1.0 (Pre-Combine), 2023 Dream Bowl Interview: CB Trey Elston, Samford, 2023 Tropical Bowl Interview: RB Joshua Samuel, Austin Peay, 2023 Senior Bowl Scouting Notes: H-B Brayden Willis, Oklahoma. 6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. Very solid athlete. Lacks control when attempting to make a tackle. HT: 6021WT: 2003-star (0.8682) JUCO Super Senior from Laney College (Union City, CA)Rejzohn Wright wasnt recruited coming out of high school, taking only some light interest from San Jose State while not receiving a single offer. Works the sideline well as an extra defender. Ringo is a physical marvel. Martin is a smooth athlete with instincts. 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. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. Relies on his athleticism to make up for any mistakes that he has. Not only does Gonzalez have the prototypical length teams are looking for to match up with taller receivers, but he also has elite speed. He is a big corner with ball skills. He's just a limited athlete at an athlete-dominated position. Would like to see him wrap up more consistently and better. Finds his assignment quickly and with ease. Not as physical in press as he is when playing other coverages. Banks keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. Handles fakes and double moves very well. Williams might fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. 2/11/23: Brents recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and four passes broken up in 2022. He was simply a productive player in college with four interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his last two seasons. Forbes would have had bigger interception numbers 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. 1 corner in the NFL. Struggles to work off of blocks on the perimeter and can get locked in. Good in deep zone coverage. Wants to engage and get involved with contact. Has a natural feel for the zone. The Fighting Illini in 2022 allowed just 12.8 points per game, the fewest of any team in the country, and it was a big reason why they were contending for a Big Ten West title down the stretch. Wright was okay at the Senior Bowl. Here's a full listing of the cornerbacks eligible to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, including several who could be in contention to go within the top 16. Does a good job keeping in position and preventing the throw from coming his direction. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. Doesnt have the strength to control tackles or do too much else. 2/11/23: Bennett was a steady corner for Maryland in 2022, recording 39 tackles, an interception and 10 pass breakups. The transfer from Ohio State played in two games this season, missing the first three and then suffering a bruised spinal cord on the opening kickoff against . 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. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. Joey Porter Jr Penn St - 6'2", 194 lbs. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback *Walt taking 2014 and 2018 Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. He collected 12 tackles, an interception and seven passes defended over the shortened season, but he played better than the numbers indicate. 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. 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