Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 |
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CB |
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178lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 40 | 179.7 |
79.0
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At his best in man coverage, moving down to guard tight ends and some bigger slot receivers. Shows the foot quickness to mirror... |
38 |
|
CB |
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204lbs | 6-0 | 4.41 | 44 | 197.7 |
78.5
|
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close... |
39 |
|
S |
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193lbs | 6-0 | 4.72 | 46 | 201.8 |
78.5
|
Quicker than he is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. Great on route recognition and... |
40 |
|
S |
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188lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 38 | 167 |
78.0
|
Flashes good ball skills. Ward has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. He’s tall-framed... |
41 |
|
CB |
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189lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 49 | 205.7 |
78.0
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Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. His ball skills are very good.... |
42 |
|
CB |
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201lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 56 | 242 |
78.0
|
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort... |
43 |
|
S |
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202lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 58 | 245.2 |
78.0
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Quicker than Conner is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. His ball skills are very... |
44 |
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 53 | 228.5 |
77.4
|
His ball skills are very good. Owens tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even... |
45 |
|
S |
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208lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 36 | 165.3 |
77.3
|
Does a very good job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reacting with good field awareness and ball skills. Flashes intimidating... |
46 |
|
CB |
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195lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 51 | 211 |
77.0
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Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Willing and successful blitzing off the edge.... |
47 |
|
S |
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193lbs | 5-10 | 4.43 | 57 | 244.4 |
77.0
|
Considering his size he's decent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety Has quick feet and excellent... |
48 |
|
S |
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195lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 72 | 302 |
77.0
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He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. He’s a technician in press coverage, with a strong punch... |