Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. Williams is tall and has some quickness. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. 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. Even though he lacks size, Williams showed his willingness to tackle in 2019 when he racked up 73 stops. 7/17/21: Stingley totaled 27 tackles, a forced fumble and five passes broken up in 2020. 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. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He played well against good competition. 7/17/21: Taylor-Britt is a thickly built corner who flashed some big-play ability for the Cornhuskers during the past two seasons. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. The 2021 NFL draft will occur across downtown Cleveland locations . That is why cornerback has been the most selected position in recent drafts as teams try their hand . Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama. He flashed in 2019 with 32 tackles and four breakups. Here's our updated list of this year's top . He showed solid coverage skills for most of the year, but to end the season, Ohio State wideout Chris Olave put together a huge game against him. 7/17/21: Webb made a favorable impression on NFL advance scouts to receive a nice projection heading into the 2021 season. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. 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. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. (@DP_NFL) August 21, 2022. 1. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. 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. Arquon Bush, Cincinnati, Sr, 5114, 180, 4.50e, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 23. Team sources say he comes with serious off-the-field concerns. Steven Jones, Appalachian State, rSr, 5095, 185, 4.44e, 0778, 3078, 7348, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 44. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. *Tyrique Stevenson, Miami, rJr, 6002, 204, 4.50e, 0958, 3238, 7728, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 10. Playing well against Alabama and Ole Miss would help Brown. The top 2022 Cornerback prospects available for the 2022 NFL Draft. His best trait for the NFL is his ability to line up and cover slot receivers. However, he carries that size extremely well. He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. 2021 NFL Draft Big Board | 2021 NFL Draft Guide | 2021 NFL Draft Stats Export | NFL Mock Drafts | NFL Mock Draft Simulator. *Garrett Williams, Syracuse, rSo, 5112, 190, 4.44e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 11. 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. 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. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. The tape matches the testing and Gonzalez should firmly be one of the first corners off the board in April. Greg Newsome II doesnt seem to want to play the position and neither Martin Emerson Jr. nor Denzel Ward is suited for the role. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Through the workouts and interviews, Gardner has become the consensus top cornerback prospect and a top-five pick. Hes got elite closing speed downfield and can easily affect the catch point at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds. While Jones (5-8, 185) plays the ball well, his size limitations make him a slot candidate only in the NFL. 4/27/22: It took some time for Goodrich to break onto the field given the loaded secondary at Clemson, but he played well as a senior with 41 tackles, one interception and eight passes defended. 1. 1) Murphy is the heart and soul of the Huskies defense. Luckily for NFL teams, this cornerback class is loaded with talent from top to bottom including a handful of first-round prospects with Day One high-level starting . 1 at running back, safety and cornerback, as well as movement all over the board, in Mike Mayock's latest positional rankings. 0:00. 2 of 11. NFL Mock Draft Simulation: Eagles pick cornerback at No. Jones is a tall and thin corner who might need to add strength in the upper and lower body for the NFL. ???? ** - denotes 2020 prospect. After little production during the previous two years, Williams totaled four interceptions, five passes broken up, one sack and 30 tackles over the eight games of 2020. Hill flashed some nice ability over the past few seasons for the Wolverines. Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. As a pro, he will have to work on using his feet rather than grabbing, as that habit will lead to a lot of penalties. 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. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? 7/17/21: Williams is a small slot-corner type who had an excellent 2020 campaign for the Hoosiers. Below is our boundary cornerback rankings for the 2021 NFL . *Nic Jones, Ball State, Sr, 5116, 191, 4.50e, 0978, 3228, 758, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 36. Some team evaluators like McDuffie more than Derek Stingley and Ahmad Gardner. 4/27/22: Durant recorded five tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended in 2021. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. 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. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. 1:52. Surprisingly, his starting role was reduced as a sophomore, but he broke out in 2020 and really impressed NFL advance scouts. Cameron Brown, Ohio State, Sr, 5117, 196, 4.42e, 0900, 3118, 7618, EWS, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 18. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. The last time we saw him, in 2019, he earned a 90.5 coverage grade and allowed a passer rating of only 26.8. 1 corner in 2021. 1. 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. This past season, 187 of his 339 coverage snaps still came in press coverage a rarity for a slot corner. 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. In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. Elijah Blades, Buffalo, Sr, 6012, 176, 4.50e, 0848, 3268, 7748, CGS, UDFA, 67. Could Michigan's Luke Schoonmaker be a solution to tight end depth problem? He was wise return to the Crimson Tide in 2021. 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. Lucas totaled 53 tackles with four breakups and one interception in 2019. The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he played nickel corner. Armour-Davis was a solid cover corner over the course of the year, showing some size, ball skills, athleticism and quickness. Hes got the best feet of any corner in the class and can plug into any scheme in the league. Elam has good height and length with quickness. Height Feet 6-1. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. Golson is the type of player who will be taken in the middle of the draft and could make plays as a rookie. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and the pro day circuit is in full swing, which means it's time to take an updated look at our prospect rankings for the 2022 NFL draft. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? Stingley did not work out at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, and team sources said they were underwhelmed with his interview. 4/27/22: Waller was a ballhawk in 2021, recording four interceptions, five passes defended and 45 tackles. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. After an elite freshman season with LSU and a disappointing 2021 to follow, Ricks announced his transfer to Alabama. Similar to cover 2, made famous by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay, but with a twist; the middle . Jarrick Bernard-Converse, LSU, rJr, 6006, 197, 4.52e, 0958, 3200, 7928, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 37. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. There is some debate about Waller, who is a bit of a love/hate prospect with team evaluators. McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. Anthony Johnson, Virginia, Sr, 6011, 207, 4.52e, 0858, 3278, 7738, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 24. $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. 5: Marcus Jones, Houston He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. *Kahlef Hailassie, Western Kentucky, rSr, 6002, 195, 4.53e, 1000, 3228, 7778, EWS, PFA |REPORT, 54. *Jordan Jones, Rhode Island, rSr, 5104, 174, 4.52e, 0918, 3100, 7448, HULA, UDFA, 66. Team sources think Elam could be a late first-round or second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Justin Layne, Michigan State. Gardner was a productive and steady cover corner over the past three seasons. Some standout first-round prospects are Ahmad Gardner from Cincinnati, Derek Stingley from LSU, Andrew Booth Jr. from Clemson, and Trent McDuffie from Washington. *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State, Jr, 6002, 180, 4.40e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 8. *Deonte Banks, Maryland, rJr, 6006, 205, 4.44e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 7. Larry Hawkins, Old Dominion, Sr, 6012, 190, 4.57e, 0958, 3200, 7800, HULA, UDFA, 63. Smith is what we in the scouting world affectionately refer to as a football player. Hes not a high draft pick because of what hes going to do at the combine but rather due to the way he plays the game. Kendrick played offense for Clemson before he was moved to corner out of emergency in 2019. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. Had 1 INT and 8 PBUs before declaring early. Dexter Lawson, Appalachian State, Sr, 5086, 185, 4.50e, 0838, 3048, 7200, CGS, UDFA, 70. Quarterbacks. Jones needs to gain weight in his upper and lower body for the NFL. CB Byron Murphy (5'10, 185, No. Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him to stay wit Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. The 2014 NFL Draft cornerback class has a little . Tampa 2. He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. Starling Thomas V, UAB, Sr, 5096, 194, 4.35e, 0968, 3038, 7500, EWS, Rd6 | REPORT, 30. 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. Teams like his well-rounded skill set and coverage ability. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. Hell need to reel that in at the next level. Gardner totaled 28 stops, three interceptions and nine passes broken up in 2020. CB. While he may have given up a few big plays this year, Williams was at the catch point for pretty much all of them. Other teams believe Berry attacks the offseason. 1. Sign up for the Browns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Here are the top NFL draft prospects to watch for: Washington. Bryan Bresee, Clemson. Tyler Baker-Williams | North Carolina State. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. Mathis missed the 2020 season with an injury. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. As a result, some teams graded him as a mid-round backup. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Christian Braswell, Rutgers, Sr, 5104, 181, 4.55e, 0928, 3018, 7378, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 46. We rank the 2023 draft prospects ahead of the Combine. 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. 89.1. Terrelll Smith, Minnesota, rSr, 6004, 207, 4.48e, 0900, 3268, 7700, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 39. 6-2, 192: He's a Michigan State cornerback - he can get physical. Team sources like Elam's cover skills, but they have some concerns about his speed for matching up with NFL receivers. Now that has Derion Kendrick has left the program for Georgia, Booth should be the Tigers No. More of PFF's 2021 NFL Draft tools here: Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan, Sr, 5094, 183, 4.49e, 0858, 3100, 7348, CGS, UDFA, 74. His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. Here are our final cornerback rankings with quick scouting reports for the top 10. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . Mike Mayock's 2017 NFL Draft position rankings . H Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. Eric Scott Jr., Southern Mississippi, rSr, 6006, 197, 4.50e, 0948, 3228, 8028, EWS, PFA | REPORT, 57. Jaylin Williams, Indiana, rSr, 5096, 195, 4.44e, 0900, 2948, 7138, NFLPA/HULA, PFA | REPORT, 48. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Blow off the past injury issues - he's got all of the tools to be a steal outside of the top 50. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Anthony Johnson, Iowa State, rSr, 6001, 208, 4.50e, 0868, 3200, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 38. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. 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. "No cornerback can contest Emmanuel Forbes' production over the course of his career with 14 interceptions and six being returned for a touchdown.". 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. Jacob Roach. John Vogel October 12, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 5 Minutes. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. 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. Jamison is a slot corner candidate for the NFL. He has a good skill set, so he could help himself in pre-draft workouts. Nehemiah Shelton, San Jose State, Sr, 6000, 186e, 4.55e, 0878, 3200, 7728, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 52. 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. March 4, 2023 12:26 pm ET. 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. The 2021 NFL draft is just a couple of months away, so it's time to update our prospect rankings for every position group in this year's class. Darrious Gaines, Western Colorado, rSr, 6011, 197, 4.54e, 0918, 3258, 7848, NFLPA, PFA |REPORT, 55. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. 6. He appears to be able to keep pace with the . He missed action, played against New Mexico, struggled against Arkansas, and then went out for the season. All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. Forbes, while being a smaller cornerback, is not afraid . 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. *Julius Brents, Kansas State, rSr, 6030, 202, 4.50e, 0948, 3368, 8278, SRB, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 13. Texas Tech The Lions badly need help at cornerback . . Check out all of the movement, from 1 to 50. In 2021, Hill recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. 4/27/22: Junior was a standout corner at Ouachita, and that play earned him a Senior Bowl invitation. In 2020 he only played in three games before going out for the season with an injury. Evans was decent, but did not stand out, at the Senior Bowl. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Steven Gilmore, Marshall, Sr, 5092, 162, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7300, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 56. He's a Press Corner with a good combination of size, strength and ball skills necessary to cover bigger, stronger NFL Receivers. One expert thinks he'll be the No. Banks has the size and athletic ability to be one of the top cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Riley Moss Iowa, rSr, 6003, 192, 4.54e, 0918, 3038, 7338, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 21. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. Episode 2 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" aired on Sunday, with three cornerbacks making the list between Nos. This past year, Stokes allowed only 16-of-28 targets for 145 yards with four picks. 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. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: P ickett, Strong. To go along with his size, sources say Gardner is fast and has ball skills but is a little raw. McKinstry is also a game-breaking player in the return game, immediately adding even more value than the usual elite cornerback would. * - denotes 2019 prospect. Other half of arguably nation's best cornerback tandem. With his quickness, instincts and agility, McCreary is reliable to run the route and prevent separation. Lets take a look at the biggest movers after the scouting combine and athletic testing for corners are completed. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). He has a good skill set, but his lack of consistency was shown in busted coverage too often. . He could be a solid second-day pick who becomes a quality starter in the NFL. We witnessed one of the all-time great rookie cornerback classes in 2022 with alumni such as All-Pro first round pick Sauce Gardner (Jets) and Pro Bowl selection Tariq Woolen (Seahawks). Taylor-Britt has the look of a backup zone corner who might have mid- to late-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. Meanwhile, Oregon blazer Christian Gonzalez is expected to test amongst the elite percentile at the NFL Scouting Combine, which could create an interesting conversation as to who is CB1 inside NFL war rooms. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. 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 could help himself by impressing at an all-star game. Offensive Tackle. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. Armour-Davis collected three interceptions, four passes broken up and 30 tackles in 2021, but he was also injured to close out the season. Lazar's NFL Draft Rankings: Best Fits for the Patriots at Offensive Tackle Heading Into the Combine. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. Last year was a wee bit lacking, but this year is loaded with at least 20 who could legitimately end up starting, or at least get starting consideration. 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. 4/27/22: Taylor-Britt was a solid college cornerback, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. At 6-foot-2, 201 pounds, Emerson has shown the skills to be a press-man corner, and he is not stiff at opening his hips to turn and run.

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