Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
188lbs | 6-1 | 4.55 | 53 | 167.9 |
78.0
|
Flashes good ball skills. Ward has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. He’s tall-framed... |
36 |
|
6-1
203lbs
4.57
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-1 | 4.57 | 61 | 205.4 |
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,... |
33 |
|
6-1
193lbs
4.45
|
CB |
|
193lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 41 | 104 |
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... |
9 |
|
6-1
180lbs
4.43
|
CB |
|
180lbs | 6-1 | 4.43 | 15 | 41.6 |
87.0
|
Cam Smith is an excellent pro prospect who has played at an elite level over the past two years - allowing a class-leading QB rating when... |
5 |
|
6-1
166lbs
4.35
|
CB |
|
166lbs | 6-1 | 4.35 | 14 | 41.2 |
87.8
|
Emmanuel Forbes is an athletic prospect with excellent tight-man coverage skills, the elite speed required to run with the fastest... |
2 |
|
6-1
197lbs
4.38
|
CB |
|
197lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 1 | 8.6 |
89.0
|
Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lbs and was... |
113 |
|
6-0
199lbs
4.59
|
S |
|
199lbs | 6-0 | 4.59 | 146 | 518 |
52.4
|
Very aggressive attacking receiver blocks and tackles like a safety. Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows... |
112 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.58
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 143 | 515 |
53.4
|
His ball skills are very good. Poole tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even... |
109 |
|
6-0
205lbs
4.68
|
S |
|
205lbs | 6-0 | 4.68 | 140 | 508 |
54.0
|
Has an NFL frame with strong hands, the ability to close quickly on underneath routes and the size to tackle with a thump. Good instincts... |
108 |
|
6-0
198lbs
4.54
|
CB |
|
198lbs | 6-0 | 4.54 | 136 | 500 |
54.0
|
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Great on route recognition and has click-and-close... |
97 |
|
6-0
201lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
201lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 147 | 519.7 |
61.3
|
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Trahan has solid ball skills. Does a good job getting his head around in... |
94 |
|
6-0
200lbs
4.72
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-0 | 4.72 | 135 | 499.3 |
63.2
|
Quicker than Harris is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. Gives up his body in run... |