Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 |
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 39 | 167.6 |
83.5
|
Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Hickman has the ball skills to create... |
26 |
|
S |
|
194lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 26 | 99.1 |
83.3
|
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded... |
27 |
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.57 | 27 | 102.3 |
82.9
|
Jaylon Jones is a tall corner with the ideal size for the position, although he lined up in the slot for a significant proportion... |
28 |
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 30 | 107.5 |
82.9
|
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Stays low in his backpedal and shows the... |
29 |
|
CB |
|
212lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 37 | 166.5 |
82.5
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
30 |
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 5-10 | 4.42 | 31 | 121 |
82.1
|
Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Stays low in his backpedal and... |
31 |
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 33 | 136 |
81.5
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #60. He wrote, "The 5-11, 195-pound Bennett goes... |
32 |
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 29 | 104.3 |
81.1
|
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Moss also does a nice job breaking down in... |
33 |
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 34 | 144.7 |
81.0
|
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch... |
34 |
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 48 | 205.2 |
80.9
|
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Dean also does a nice job breaking down in... |
35 |
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 45 | 201.2 |
79.6
|
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Has an NFL frame with strong hands,... |
36 |
|
CB |
|
199lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 41 | 188.2 |
79.2
|
Explodes out of his backpedal and has exceptional closing speed, showing excellent timing and the ball skills to come up with the... |