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. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. *Garrett Williams, Syracuse, rSo, 5112, 190, 4.44e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 11. CB Byron Murphy (5'10, 185, No. Hes got elite closing speed downfield and can easily affect the catch point at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. 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. Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. 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. 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???????? 4/27/22: Watson has excellent size and length to be an outside corner in the NFL. 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. Kaleb Hayes, BYU, rSr, 5113, 196, 4.50e, 0848, 3338, 7728, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 51. Texas Tech The Lions badly need help at cornerback . Green was not as consistent in other games, but he is sleeper who could rise as a senior. 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. *Deonte Banks, Maryland, rJr, 6006, 205, 4.44e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 7. Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. Armour-Davis collected three interceptions, four passes broken up and 30 tackles in 2021, but he was also injured to close out the season. 4/27/22: Castro-Fields had a lot of buzz with evaluators entering the 2021 season, but his play dropped off and he had a rough year. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 6. Tyler Richardson, Tiffin, Sr, 5101, 177, 4.50e, 0878, 3178, 7768, HULA, UDFA, 69. He's a stud. His vertical was not good either with just a 33-inch vertical and a middle-of-the-pack broad jump at 10-foot-2. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. Height Feet 6-2. Brandon Barbee, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr, 5102, 190, 4.50e, 0918, 3000, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 73. Ringo is a physical marvel. ** - denotes 2024 prospect. Forbes, while being a smaller cornerback, is not afraid . He is a highly talented corner, but he will enter the NFL having not played much football over the past two years. *Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. With his skill set and upside, he could explode. 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. He needs to play better against top competition as a senior. Weight Lbs 197lbs. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. He also played well in 2017 while with USC making, 40 stops, four interceptions and seven breakups for the Trojans. Surprisingly, his starting role was reduced as a sophomore, but he broke out in 2020 and really impressed NFL advance scouts. Webb played well in 2019, 29 tackles, three interceptions and 12 passes broken up. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. While he isn't the biggest of corners, McCreary has excellent coverage skills to run the route and prevent separation. 13 overall. Team sources think Elam could be a late first-round or second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. 7/17/21: McCreary was excellent in 2020, recording three interceptions, six passes defended, one forced fumble and 45 tackles. Over th mini 2020 season, he totaled 14 tackles and a pick. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. It wasnt a good event for Oregon States Alex Austin who ran just a 4.55 40-yard dash at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. Showing the ability to run with fast receivers and prevent separation could help Taylor-Britt to rise as a senior. 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. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. It would help Williams to gain some weight and fill out his frame for the NFL. *Jahlil Brown, Central Connecticut, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.50e, UDFA, 72. 1. 4/27/22: Junior was a standout corner at Ouachita, and that play earned him a Senior Bowl invitation. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. Given his tremendous skill set of size, speed and athleticism, Farley could have been the first cornerback drafted despite sitting out 2020 and having a history of injuries. Booth's draft stock has been hurt by undergoing double hernia surgery in the spring of 2022. 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. Forty Time Secs 4.41. 7/17/21: Smith is a tall corner who runs pretty well. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. Stingley has the ability to end up being a top cornerback prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. 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. 4/27/22: McCreary is a good player, but he lacks size for the NFL. He recorded 49 tackles and three passes defended in 2021 after making 72 stops with 11 breakups in 2020. 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. Jones needs to gain weight in his upper and lower body for the NFL. Gardner had a good workout at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, including a fast 40, but the perception of his performance in the meetings was love/hate. His best trait for the NFL is his ability to line up and cover slot receivers. Similar to cover 2, made famous by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay, but with a twist; the middle . Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. 4/27/22: Smith collected 65 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended in 2021. With at least four - and possibly as many as six first-round picks - this is perhaps the strongest group among all positions in the 2021 NFL . Eli Ricks is a name that was toward the top of any cornerback rankings as we headed into the 2022 season. 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. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. 90-81. Interior Offensive Line. 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. He is very undersized and will have to compete to be a backup slot corner and special teams contributor. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. 6. Several prospects also made a name for themselves on the all-star circuit; players on the rise include KeiTrel Clark of Louisville, Lance Boykin of Coastal Carolina and Keenan Isaac of Alabama State. Jones will enter the NFL with a lot of SEC experience. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB3 Desmond Ridder. Kendrick played offense for Clemson before he was moved to corner out of emergency in 2019. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. 4/27/22: Taylor-Britt was a solid college cornerback, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. 4/27/22: Evans played well for the Tigers in 2021, collecting 28 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles and six passes broken up. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. He stands at 6'1 although he appears to be closer to 6'2 and is 200 pounds. He also had two interceptions and five passes defended that season. Ironically, 300-plus of the top NFL draft prospects now gather at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with that very same goal: be the . Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. The top 2022 Cornerback prospects available for the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. Makes a play at the catch point, too. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. He notched five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and 47 tackles on the year. If the Pittsburgh Steelers cannot work out a new contract with cornerback Cameron Sutton, the position could quickly become the team's top need in the 2023 NFL draft . Coming off a strong performance at the Reeses Senior Bowl, Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon possesses top-notch instincts and physical traits, along with the ability to line up on either side of the field. He was a quality college corner, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. Stroud and Kentucky's . Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. In 2021, Hill recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. View Ranking History. Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin. PFF's 2021 NFL Draft Guide is loaded with three-page draft profiles on hundreds of NFL draft prospects in the 2021 class. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-cornerback-devon-witherspoon-christian-gonzalez-joey-porter-jr/, 28. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, rJr, 6020, 192, 4.46e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 2. 7/17/21: Young had a solid debut for Rutgers in 2018, recording 65 tackles and 10 passes broken up. As we look ahead to the next big mile marker in the predraft process, the NFL Scouting Combine, heres an updated look at how we rank the top cornerback prospects in this years draft: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. 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. Emerson could end up being a candidate for a Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. This is the press-man cornerback you want in this draft class. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. Sign up for the Browns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 7/17/21: Durant has not produced a lot of tackles in the past two seasons, but he did well producing at turnovers, snagging five interceptions. Golson is the type of player who will be taken in the middle of the draft and could make plays as a rookie. Arquon Bush, Cincinnati, Sr, 5114, 180, 4.50e, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 23. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . Overall, Ward is the top cornerback for the 2018 NFL Draft and is likely to go in the top half of the first round. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. Elijah Blades, Buffalo, Sr, 6012, 176, 4.50e, 0848, 3268, 7748, CGS, UDFA, 67. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. 4/27/22: Durant recorded five tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended in 2021. Steven Gilmore, Marshall, Sr, 5092, 162, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7300, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 56. The team expects big things from the Cincinnati product. This past year, Stokes allowed only 16-of-28 targets for 145 yards with four picks. Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. Over the previous three seasons, he broke up 23 passes, but only had three interceptions over those years. 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. 1:52. 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. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. Tampa 2. 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. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. 4/27/22: Gardner is a tall cornerback who has good length to battle outside receivers in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/87zSji6sxY, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 13, 2023. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. He is fast, athletic and instinctive. For the most part, Kendrick played well for Clemson in 2020. However, he carries that size extremely well. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. Height Feet 6-3. 2023 NFL Draft Slot Cornerback Rankings. Some standout first-round prospects are Ahmad Gardner from Cincinnati, Derek Stingley from LSU, Andrew Booth Jr. from Clemson, and Trent McDuffie from Washington. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. Since he joined the New Orleans Saints as the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he . 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. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports released his mock draft Saturday and had the Vikings selecting Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. Top 10 Position Rankings. *BJ Boohler, Florida A&M, Sr, 5072, 185, 4.40e, UDFA, 64. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. Click here to get your copy today! *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. In 2019, he collected 36 tackles, an interception and 11 passes broken up. pic.twitter.com/cq2vAVTjYi, Coach Hagler (@JonHaglerCR) July 10, 2022. Team sources say that Stingley has the skill set to be one of the best corners in the NFL, but they wonder if he can put it all together. 4/27/22: Mathis was a solid cover corner for Pittsburgh in 2021. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. Team sources say Evans is long and athletic, but lacks strength and finishing ability. ** - denotes 2020 prospect. Jobe has good size with upside to rise as a senior. It's also not hard to project him to the NFL, as he has played 662 press coverage snaps over the past two years. INDIANAPOLIS We all remember gym class in elementary school, when being the fastest kid in the class was the greatest mark of respect. He has a good skill set, but his lack of consistency was shown in busted coverage too often. Height Feet 6-1. 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 could help himself by impressing at an all-star game. "No cornerback can contest Emmanuel Forbes' production over the course of his career with 14 interceptions and six being returned for a touchdown.". The lack of ball skills and production are disappointing, but Emerson has a lot going for him according to team sources. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. Cameron Brown, Ohio State, Sr, 5117, 196, 4.42e, 0900, 3118, 7618, EWS, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 18. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. . 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021.