Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
|
6-0
202lbs
4.51
|
S |
|
202lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 76 | 246 |
78.0
|
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... |
41 |
|
6-0
189lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 60 | 204.4 |
78.0
|
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.... |
39 |
|
6-0
193lbs
4.72
|
S |
|
193lbs | 6-0 | 4.72 | 64 | 211.7 |
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... |
38 |
|
6-0
204lbs
4.41
|
CB |
|
204lbs | 6-0 | 4.41 | 59 | 189.5 |
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... |
37 |
|
6-0
199lbs
4.57
|
CB |
|
199lbs | 6-0 | 4.57 | 62 | 205.8 |
79.2
|
Explodes out of his backpedal and has exceptional closing speed, showing excellent timing and the ball skills to come up with the... |
27 |
|
6-0
191lbs
4.52
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 43 | 109.9 |
82.9
|
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Stays low in his backpedal and shows the... |
24 |
|
6-0
203lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 56 | 171.4 |
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... |
18 |
|
6-0
202lbs
4.62
|
S |
|
202lbs | 6-0 | 4.62 | 48 | 137.3 |
84.6
|
Brandon Joseph is a solid prospect who does everything pretty well but nothing at an elite level and is a kind of low-ceiling high-floor... |
13 |
|
6-0
198lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 21 | 70.3 |
85.5
|
Tyrique Stevenson is an excellent athlete with ideal size and speed for the position, he's aggressive and has all the tools to become a... |
7 |
|
6-0
197lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
197lbs | 6-0 | 4.35 | 11 | 28.7 |
87.4
|
Deonte Banks is a quality raft prospect who has ideal size, is a dominant run defender as well as an outstanding tackler, combined with... |
3 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 7 | 20 |
88.8
|
Brian Branch is a quality pro prospect who can play all over the defensive backfield. He possesses good quickness combined with disciplined... |
1 |
|
6-0
181lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
181lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 4 | 13 |
90.0
|
Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him to stay... |