2/11/23: Bennett was a steady corner for Maryland in 2022, recording 39 tackles, an interception and 10 pass breakups. He could run a 4.42/4.47. Good speed, may test very well. He erased Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. on a number of routes as well. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. Has quick feet and excellent change-of-di Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is the kind of player who would be a high first-round prospect if he was a couple of inches taller. 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. He will need to pick his battles better in the pros because he committed too many penalties on college. Hes a great athlete, but teams will be concerned with the lack of experience as compared to other prospects in the class and the translation of the Michigan scheme to the next level. But the best scoring defense in 2022 actually belonged to Illinois. Banks has all the physical traits of an All-Pro cornerback. WT: 192. 2022 stats: 35 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 4 INTs, 7 passes defensed. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. However, he is extremely thin and needs to add weight - if possible. That was illustrated in the SEC Championship Game, when Ringo looked helpless covering Malik Nabers and Kayshon Boutte. Catch up with our positional rankings here. Oftentimes very much underpursues the play. Big Board | QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | OC | DT | DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S. Rankings the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback prospects with all of their scouting reports linked to their draft profile. Advance scouts like his cover ability and they say he has the speed and athleticism to run the route to prevent separation. 2/11/23: Luter is a small-school prospect who has a quality skill set and two seasons of solid production. Two of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns. Rush could be better now that he has a year of starting experience. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. He is a big corner with ball skills. 6/30/22: Banks returned to the field in October 2021 and only saw limited playing time for Ohio State. I havent seen good tackling form from Moss, but hes willing to get involved in the play. 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings: Round 1 targets 5. Could be better about passing assignments off, tends to pass off too early. The Buckeyes liked to play Brown in more of a deep set, playing deep coverage over the top more often than not. He missed a month with an injury. * - denotes 2024 prospect. 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. Porter is a long, physical outside corner whos in the middle of a career year. He is what he is at this point as a prospect. The good news is that not only were those four starts stupendous but also, hes been a starter since his freshman year at, You dont need to watch too much more than the. If he tests as expected at the combine, he could be as good an athlete as there is in this entire draft class. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. He also possesses freakishly long arms to go along with quickness and athleticism. Why not treat it as such? All Scouts Average Overall Rank 18.2. PBU. Forty Time Secs 4.32. Very solid athlete. Stops and goes quickly. Diagnoses quickly and plays very fast. Good, not great, speed. HT: 6016. Makes slight alterations to his path with ease. He notched 11 tackles and an interception for the Tigers in 2021. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. He then had a good Senior Bowl week, including one dominant week. 2 of 11. 2/11/23: In 2022, Bush totaled 34 tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. 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. He missed only three of 61 tackle attempts this past fall. 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. Quick reaction to plays. Wants to engage and get involved with contact. Recovers extremely well. He was simply a productive player in college with four interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his last two seasons. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. Reacts very well to breaks by the receiver. Porter plays physically, has good size, is very good in coverage, and has NFL/Football pedigree. Beautiful PBU by Eli Ricks one on one with Justin Robinson! Gambling problem? He has good size to go along some quickness and athleticism. Physically demanding in press. 6/30/22: Blades was unimpressive in the 2021 the season. Passes off assignments and picks up new players entering the zone very well. Doesnt show a lot of tackling ability nor much interest in it. Banks had a solid debut as a freshman in 2019, recording 28 tackles, an interception and two passes broken up. While Blackmon has not gotten a lot of media attention, he definitely made himself some money in Mobile. Witherspoon is all but a guarantee to end that 11-year drought. Has some decent upper-body strength. He was benched for a time and seemed to be in the coaches' dog house. 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. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. Joe Burrow was just a sixth round projection before he cranked up his epic 2019 at LSU. 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. Brents had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. There is no doubt His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Wrap-up tackling leaves some room to be desired. 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. Flashes some solid press coverage ability. Good acceleration. Special awareness to react well to the ball and collect the interception. Doesnt recover well after surrendering a good release. Shows good lateral quickness. He's a stud. He recorded 26 tackles, one interception and eight passes defended. 5Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Jones has great length for a cornerback, standing 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. 2/11/23: Stevenson is a big cornerback that has speed and upside. Emmanuel Forbes is HIM. Stays in the play will not give up. 2/11/23: In 2022, Ricks recorded 13 tackles and four passes defended. Struggles in press and surrenders far too much positioning. Not a great tackler. Very handsy in coverage, concerning how many flags he drew. Didnt play much press in his role at North Carolina State. Solid recognition ability. Doesnt work off of blocks well. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. In 2022, Blackmon totaled 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 passes broken up. He moves very well a fluid athlete. Illinois DB Devon Witherspoon (31) prior to a college football game between the Chattanooga Mocs and Illinois . Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique. Reacts well. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. HT: 6016WT: 1924-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 doesnt have his fathers size, he plays with his physicality and relentlessness. Can get sucked away by big play threats and stars. 2022 stats: 32 solo tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 14 passes defensed. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. I could be wrong - we've seen Asante Samuel Jr play well for the Chargers on the . pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects: Cornerback *Walt taking 2014 and 2018 Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. He also could have sufficient versatility to play safety as well as cornerback at the next level. Jones was inconsistent in college, and that will cause him to slide in the 2023 NFL Draft. Struggles to work off of blocks. 6/30/22: Brents is a tall cornerback who has very good length. He played well for the Bulldogs. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. Relentless. He recorded 52 tackles, one interception, seven passes broken up, one forced fumble and one sack on the year. Hes sound in every facet of the game and fills the ever-valuable slot role in Alabamas defense. Accelerates well. If Witherspoon increases his ball production, he could be a riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. Tends to play mirror technique on the boundary when put in man coverage. 2/11/23: Still totaled 45 tackles, an interception and one pass broken up during 2022. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. Shows good hip flexibility to change directions well. Phillips is a dynamic ball hawk with instincts in coverage, but teams view Phillips as a slot corner only, which pushes him down lower in the 2023 NFL Draft. Typically, Bleacher Report does not project trades as part of the site's mock drafts. 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). He also could be a candidate to gain weight and move to safety. 2/11/23: Wright was a solid cornerback for the Beavers over the past two seasons. Good overall ability, not particularly great at anything. Plays his tech well. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. Smart, physical defender. Johnson is a unique safety at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Just overall a lanky prospect who will need to bulk up before the Combine. Id like to see him shed blocks better. Doesnt interfere with other zones, trusts the players around him. Has some physicality to his game but its really not his strength. 2/11/23: Trice collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2022. He led the Ducks in interceptions last season and established himself as the clear No. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Shows good technique in zone coverage. A very physical player, especially in coverage. Forbes needs to fill out his frame for the NFL. In 2022 with the Ducks, he had 50 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up. Strong in off-coverage as well. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. 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. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT 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. 2/11/23: In 2022, Rush recorded 38 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. Recognition is pretty good for the most part. This year, he made Bruce Feldmans Freaks list, and entered the season as one of the hottest cornerback prospects eligible for the 2023 NFL Draft. Banks keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. 2/11/23: Banks didn't play until late September and only played in two games, recording five tackles. He really struggled in his matchup with USC's Jordan Addison, but Kelly had a decent week at the Senior Bowl. 6/30/22: In 2021, Ringo had 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Pro team sources say Smith is fast and moves well to run the route and prevent separation. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. Banks' 2021 season ended after two games due to a shoulder injury. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Needs to shore up those pursuit angles. Fights to keep positioning. He plays with a physical edge despite being just 180 pounds. Stevenson left Georgia for the greener pastures of the ACC where he could play more snaps and start more games. The 2023 NFL Scouting combine kicks off this week from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis ahead of the NFL Draft, scheduled for April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Early on, the 2023 NFL Draft doesn't appear to have the same kind of talent that the 2022 CB class boasted. For other positions: QB RB WR TE OT OG/C EDGE DL LB CB S Clark Phillips, Utah Utes After joining Utah as a four-star recruit, Phillips started right away. @???????????????????????????????? Jan 20, 2023 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. Solid overall athlete. He has solid man coverage ability, typically found draped all over his assignment. Combine that with his height and you have the ingredients for a tough corner to play against. 6/30/22: Johnson is a massive corner who broke out for the Aggies in 2021. Williams might fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. In 2022, he recorded 38 tackles, an interception and eight pass 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. College Junior Oregon. Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Wants to bait the quarterback into a throw his direction so that he can jump the route. Does a good job working through blocks and traffic with proper angles. Hes allowed only six catches on 11 targets for 72 yards. In 2022, Martin had 64 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes defended, one sack and two forced fumbles. 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. However, they feel he has some serious stiffness that is going to be a problem at the next in terms of preventing separation from shifty receivers who change direction well. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. He skipped Purdue's bowl game to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. A huge cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 205. Typically in a position to make a play. 2023 NFL combine: Cornerback soars to top of Lions' wish list heading into draft. 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. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. Ringo is a physical marvel. Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. Here are the class' top cornerbacks and safeties. Shows his burners off in man coverage against Zay Flowers, stayed in his hip pocket on the goes. Luter has quality size, and he could end up being a solid mid-rounder from the 2023 NFL Draft. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. He earned a role as a true freshman and has taken long strides to get better every single year. Decent upper body strength for the position. After a banged-up sophomore year, he transferred to Alabama, where he gave up almost nothing on 224 coverage snaps. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. Changes direction very well. The only real concern with Witherspoon is that he doesnt have the elite speed teams might want out of an elite corner. Changes direction seemingly at will and has the capability to make incredible plays with his change of direction ability. Played more man coverage in the red zone and looked good. Has some hitting power and can deliver a good, physical hit at the point of contact. In 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Over the previous two seasons, Kelly totaled 55 tackles and six passes broken up. Tends to play a little bit too aggressively and doesnt get the depth that he needs. And Witherspoon did it all while playing man coverage more often than any other cornerback in the draft class 560 of the 738 defensive snaps Witherspoon played this past fall came with a man coverage call. 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. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. However, NFL sources don't like the lack of ball skills and ball production. HT: 6005WT: 1853-star (0.8668) Super Junior from Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)Kyu Blue Kelly was a very popular prospect entering the COVID year, but seems to have been forgotten as the PAC-12 initially canceled their season and Kelly wasnt eligible at the time until after the 2021 season. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. This cornerback class is insanely deep. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. Its also a strong class at edge defender, running back, defensive tackle, cornerback and tight end. In 2019 and 2018, he put up modest production. He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. In 2022, he collected 37 stops, an interception and five passes broken up. Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. In 2021, he collected 61 tackles, two interceptions and 13 passes defended. Solid man ability. Abrams-Draine is a former wide receiver turned cornerback. Robinson put together his best season in 2021 with 84 tackles four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. Solid speed. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. Can rotate and turn but isnt as good as a lot the guys in this class. He prefers playing hips to the outside and trying to keep the receiver between him and the sideline. Has the athleticism to run with fast receivers. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? Wont test as a stellar athlete, but will be suitable. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. Thanks for excellent info I was looking for this info for my mission. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. He was named to my all-underrated team this year, as his upside presents a serviceable NFL starter. Typically likes to get hands-on and switches to a mirror technique. Blades also had seven breakups in 2020 and six the previous year. Hips have gotten smoother every year at Illinois. Doesnt let head fakes or fancy releases throw him off. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he has ideal size for the position in the NFL. Had 1 INT and 8 PBUs before declaring early. Against a litany of first-round wide receivers, Porter allowed just 45 yards on 73 coverage snaps across the two games. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. Weight Lbs 198lbs. Moss has quality size and technique, but speed limitations could hurt him. Syracuse's Garrett Williams pic.twitter.com/KMRt7XidyH. Smooth athlete with quick twitch at 6'2", 205 pounds. He covered reasonably well, but seemed to be protecting himself from injury with his tackling noticeably reduced. Get ready for the 2023 NFL Draft with positional and big board rankings from the team at The NFL Draft Bible. College Junior Penn State. Im a little bit concerned about his space-defending ability and consistency in that role. Johnson has phenomenal length and size to match up against NFL receivers. Buy Vikings Tickets In my initial study, I have written up full scouting. Team sources think Jones has potential as a cover corner for the NFL. Ringo is only a fit for press-man corner in the NFL. $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. Trice's past tape was good enough to land him a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list. Zay Flowers, Boston College Eagles Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Zay Flowers height: 5-foot-10 Zay Flowers stats: 1,077 yards, 12. Extremely fluid hips, changes direction with ease. 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. 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 . The Houston Texans have a dominant cornerback for the foreseeable future in Derek Stingley. Does need to do a better job of locating the football in the air when in man coverage. The Texans added the former LSU Tiger No. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. 6/30/22: In 2021, Mitchell was a solid No. Looks very comfortable in his zone, positions very well. Does well typically using the sideline as a second defender. 2/11/23: Garner enjoyed a solid senior year to help his draft hopes even though he did not notch an interception. 2/11/23: Like teammate Mekhi Garner, Bernard-Converse impressed pro evaluators in 2022, totaling 44 tackles, two interceptions and three passes defended. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. 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 Very solid speed, especially for the position. 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. However, they are concerned about his size and ability to stay healthy in the NFL given how physical he is. More about Witherspoon: You would be hard pressed to find a better man coverage corner in this class than Witherspoon. Plays his assignment well in zone coverage. Good upper body strength, especially for the position group. 2/11/23: Blackmon had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, which really helped him. H Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. He showed the speed and loose hips to run the route to prevent separation against the all-star receivers. It would help Phillips to add a little weight, but he could easily be regarded as a slot corner only. His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. 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. Attacks the catch point and will go through the receiver if he needs to. 2/11/23: Ringo totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes broken up in 2022. He decided to go the graduate transfer route for the 2022 season and landed at LSU. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. * No. Entering 2022, the junior did not have an interception, so NFL evaluators wanted to see him show more ball skills, and he showed improvement there over the season. Will help effectively in run defense. Typically not handsy, prefers to play more of a modified mirror technique. Decent, not great, hips. Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon. Upper body strength is not ideal for the NFL. 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. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-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???????? He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. However, Jones has some very raw elements to his game, such as grabbing and holding at times and giving up balls he shouldn't occasionally. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. He does want to work downhill to make tackles on the perimeter. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Gets the proper depth but doesnt drift too far back, and stays in good position to make a play. Witherspoons physicality is his biggest defining trait and the one thing that NFL teams will rely on him for. Gonzalez is the total package physically. 6/30/22: Moss recorded 39 tackles, four interceptions and five passes defended in 2021. It shows in his tremendous production last season. Uses the sideline well. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. Original: Powerful at the point of contact. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. He may not be the best pure coverage safety, but he knows how to find ball carriers in space. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Needs to wrap up better. Hes tremendous from an off-alignment, where his eyes can go to work. HT: 6003WT: 1942-star (0.7810) Super Senior from Centennial (Ankeny, IA)Riley Moss entered national radar when he took two interceptions for touchdowns against the Indiana Hoosiers in the opening week of 2021. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. In 2021, Still recorded 55 tackles, two sacks and 10 passes broken up, but he didn't notch an interception. He takes an extra step or two to get up to speed, but relatively quick. He can play safety, nickel corner, or outside corner. I like how he is physical here, gets hands on the receiver during the contact window pushes em towards the sideline. He struggles with that and will draw fouls as a result. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. 6/30/22: Williams has been a dependable corner for Syracuse over the past two seasons, He recorded 64 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2020. Wrights damning weakness is his lack of speed, which is noticeable in almost every facet of his game. Not afraid to hit people. If EDGE is the deepest position group in the 2023 NFL Draft, then cornerback is right behind it. Forbes has some boom-or-bust aspects to his game but has the kind of athletic traits that can make up for misreads. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 1 corner in the draft. 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