*Cam Smith, South Carolina, rJr, 6006, 190, 4.50e, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 6. 7/17/21: McCreary was excellent in 2020, recording three interceptions, six passes defended, one forced fumble and 45 tackles. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, his makeup speed is nothing short of elite and not just elite for a bigger corner but for all corners. He's got good size and length, and he can run just enough to be fine. Showing the speed to run with fast wideouts is another area in which he could stand to improve. Weight Lbs 197lbs. He had 50 tackles as a freshman, 54 stops and three interceptions as a sophomore, and broke up 11 passes during both the 2018 and 2020 seasons. Some sources feel Gordon could be a big nickel in the NFL. 7/17/21: Stingley totaled 27 tackles, a forced fumble and five passes broken up in 2020. 5 INT, 31 PBU in last 3 seasons 28.3 comp. 7/17/21: Taylor put together an excellent 2020 season for the Volunteers, recording 29 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. He turned in a solid 2019 season with 54 tackles, one interception and eight passes broken up. SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. He is a big corner with speed and athletic limitations for the NFL. During the build up to the 2022 NFL Draft, amid conversations surrounding Jordan . That year he earned an 80.1 coverage grade and only allowed 20 receptions for 274 yards from 50 targets. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. 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. 4/27/22: Young recorded 60 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2021. 2. 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. The team expects big things from the Cincinnati product. 2021 NFL Draft Big Board | 2021 NFL Draft Guide | 2021 NFL Draft Stats Export | NFL Mock Drafts | NFL Mock Draft Simulator. Kendrick played offense for Clemson before he was moved to corner out of emergency in 2019. 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. Gordon has the solid frame and strength of an outside corner for the NFL. Below is our boundary cornerback rankings for the 2021 NFL . Lucas totaled 53 tackles with four breakups and one interception in 2019. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. *Ekow Boye-Doe, Kansas State, Sr, 5112, 174, 4.43e, PFA | REPORT, 61. He had a decent week at the Senior Bowl, but off-the-field issues are hurting him with teams. Since he joined the New Orleans Saints as the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he . "He's 6-foot-3, but real raw. 7/17/21: Gordon has been a solid corner for the Huskies over the past few seasons. 90-81. In 2021, Gardner collected 40 stops, three interceptions and four passes batted. 4/27/22: Jamison notched 49 tackles, one interception and one breakup in 2021. As part of Athlon Sports' 2022 NFL Draft Guide, we have ranked each position, including 30 cornerbacks. Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama. After an elite freshman season with LSU and a disappointing 2021 to follow, Ricks announced his transfer to Alabama. He could be a solid second-day pick who becomes a quality starter in the NFL. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. Defensive Back s prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft. The cornerback class is shining at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Jacob Roach. 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. Eric Scott Jr., Southern Mississippi, rSr, 6006, 197, 4.50e, 0948, 3228, 8028, EWS, PFA | REPORT, 57. Interior Offensive Line. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. Clark Phillips III, Utah. 1 overall pick, but we could see several first-round picks traded as teams look to move up and take advantage of the talent at the top of this . David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro . Gowan only has one season of major college football under his belt back in 2019 before opting out this past season. Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. *Darius Rush, South Carolina, rSr, 6015,196, 4.52e, 0948, 3268, 7968, SRB, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 19. 0:00. 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. 2. 4/27/22: Taylor totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and six passes defended in 2021. He has speed limitations for the NFL. 2022 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Cornerbacks. In 2021, he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. *Gemon Green, Michigan, rSr, 6006, 187, 4.44e, PFA | REPORT, 47. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. 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. 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. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. 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???????? 13 overall. pic.twitter.com/cq2vAVTjYi, Coach Hagler (@JonHaglerCR) July 10, 2022. 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. Tobias Harris, Old Dominion, Jr, 5066, 182, 4.50e, 0958, 3128, 7328, CGS, UDFA, 71. The ones who love him see a corner with excellent ball skills, some length, and quickness. The last time we saw him, in 2019, he earned a 90.5 coverage grade and allowed a passer rating of only 26.8. His skill set looks like that of a potential second-day pick, provided he stays consistent. *Kelee Ringo, Georgia, rSo, 6016, 205, 4.42e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 5. He transferred to Missouri for the 2021 season. He flashed some coverage ability and a good skill set there. Quavian White, Georgia State, rSr, 5083, 187, 4.50e, 0918, 3100, 7448, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 53. He could stand to fill out his frame, but considering he is only a true junior, he has plenty of time to do it. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. 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 . In today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? He was a quality college corner, but he faces some limitations for the NFL. Over his career, he totaled 32 passes broken up and 10 interceptions. The clear-cut top cornerback in this class with his premier ball skills, shutdown potential in man coverage, and . After reaching out to some area scouts who cover Texas, two of them said they had him on Day 3 and one said they had him on Day 2. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia, Jr, 5116, 185, 4.38e, 3. *Eli Ricks, Alabama, Jr, 6016, 190, 4.48e, NIC, Rd3 | REPORT, 12. 7/17/21: Smith is a tall corner who runs pretty well. More of PFF's 2021 NFL Draft tools here: 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 recorded 49 tackles and three passes defended in 2021 after making 72 stops with 11 breakups in 2020. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. No need for concern because while Devon Witherspoon is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs it turns out that, well, he does not care. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Even though he came to the Volunteers as a wide receiver, Taylor worked his way onto the field as a freshman after switching to cornerback. He is fast, athletic and instinctive. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. Cornerback is another position that the Eagles will need to address early in the 2022 NFL Draft. As a senior, Jones need to show fluid athleticism, and it would help him if he improved his ball production. 4/27/22: Gordon recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2021. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ubG8hNyP0t, ???????????????????????? If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. 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. He went out for the season in mid-October. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . Anthony Johnson, Virginia, Sr, 6011, 207, 4.52e, 0858, 3278, 7738, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 24. 4/27/22: In 2021, Williams had 63 tackles, nine passes broken up and an interception. He faces some limitations for the NFL, however. 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. Projected Round: Third. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. Armour-Davis was a solid cover corner over the course of the year, showing some size, ball skills, athleticism and quickness. 4/27/22: Watson has excellent size and length to be an outside corner in the NFL. Tyon Davis, Tulsa, Sr, 5107, 178, 4.50e, 0918, 3048, 7518, HULA, UDFA, 62. 1. Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech, rSr, 6005, 201, 4.54e, 0938, 3068, 7458, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 41. 1. In 2019, he recorded 46 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. 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. Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama, rSr, 5115, 191, 4.44e, 1028, 3248, 7778, SRB, NIC, Rd6 |REPORT, 27. ???? 7/17/21: Young had a solid debut for Rutgers in 2018, recording 65 tackles and 10 passes broken up. Projected Round (2021): 1-2. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. "No cornerback can contest Emmanuel Forbes' production over the course of his career with 14 interceptions and six being returned for a touchdown.". His six interceptions and 15 passes broken up in 2019 were superb production, but it really incredible considering he was a freshman. He showed excellent instincts, size, ball skills, and cover ability. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Evans has good size, speed and athleticism. Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. Weight Lbs 190lbs. 1 corner, and if he does well taking on No. 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 has a good skill set, but his lack of consistency was shown in busted coverage too often. Armour-Davis collected three interceptions, four passes broken up and 30 tackles in 2021, but he was also injured to close out the season. Height Feet 6-3. 7/17/21: Zaven Collins wasn't the only Tulsa defender who jumped out in 2020, as Evans had a big season with 29 tackles and three passes broken up while showing blanket coverage. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as Kendrick had a very good season for the Tigers there and locked down the starting spot across from A.J. 4/27/22: Jones totaled 41 tackles, a forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2021. 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. . Kaiir Elam, Florida (Junior) Elam is a long, physical cornerback built for the NFL game. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. * - denotes 2023 prospect. Kaleb Hayes, BYU, rSr, 5113, 196, 4.50e, 0848, 3338, 7728, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 51. By Dan Kadar Mar 23, 2014, 4:00pm EDT Though corner is a strength of the Cleveland Browns they still need to figure out the nickel corner role. View Ranking History. Shadow coverage games: 3; COVERAGE SCORE: 84; The second-year cornerback out of Alabama has made waves this season, leading a stout Broncos defense that has kept the team competitive in spite of . (@DP_NFL) August 21, 2022. Emerson did not record an interception in either season, with his lone collegiate interception coming in 2019 when he notched 31 tackles. He could help himself by impressing at an all-star game. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. He also played well in 2017 while with USC making, 40 stops, four interceptions and seven breakups for the Trojans. He needs to use 2021 to show he isn't and is smooth out of breaks to prevent separation. Hes started for three years and has seen his coverage grade improve every year. While Darius Slay turned in a Pro Bowl season in 2021 and Avonte Maddox is an asset in the slot, the. 4/27/22: Webb recorded 30 tackles, a forced fumble and six passes broken up in 2021. Jeremy Murphy, Concordia, Sr, 6004, 189, 4.54e, 3200, 7568, CGS, UDFA, 65. One-year starter who didn't sulk after losing a competition to McDuffie earlier in career . He has the speed and athleticism to play in the slot in the NFL running a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash. In 2019, he had 48 tackles, three forced fumbles, an interception and eight passes defended. Offensive Tackle. Teams like his well-rounded skill set and coverage ability. 89.1. In 2018, he collected 62 tackles with five breakups, two sacks and three interceptions. He has an excellent combination of size and speed. Denzel Burke, Ohio State, Jr, 006, 190, 4.40e, 5. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. His effortless ability to mirror wide receivers led to four interceptions and six pass breakups for the Ducks this past fall. He flashed in 2019 with 32 tackles and four breakups. He's earned a 90.7 coverage grade in his college career compared to Stingley's 91.9 mark. 5: Marcus Jones, Houston Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. 2016 NFL Draft Positional Rankings. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Justin Ford, Montana, rSr, 6000, 190, 4.52e, 0838, 3068, 7428, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 50. View Ranking History. For that role, he will need to add some strength to tackle. 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. Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. There's a new No. William Jackson III, Houston - 1st Round. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. Justin Layne, Michigan State. Can be a matchup negator. PFF's 2021 NFL Draft Guide is loaded with three-page draft profiles on hundreds of NFL draft prospects in the 2021 class. 1. He has quality size, and he held his own in Mobile. 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. Super informed fan? Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati . . 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. *Kahlef Hailassie, Western Kentucky, rSr, 6002, 195, 4.53e, 1000, 3228, 7778, EWS, PFA |REPORT, 54. 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. With the demand for cornerbacks in the NFL, there should be plenty taken in the first two rounds of the draft.