Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/28/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
61

Keenan
Isaac

S
Alabama State   Mascot
Alabama State Mascot
186lbs 6-3 4.59 104 423
74.6
Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing...
62

Terrell
Smith

DB
Monmouth   Mascot
Monmouth Mascot
170lbs 5-10 4.52 47 205
74.4
He’s a better tackler than his size might suggest. Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes...
63

Kenderick
Duncan

S
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
211lbs 6-3 4.62 71 300.3
74.2
He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when...
64

Christian
Young

S
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
228lbs 6-3 4.60 74 309
74.2
Young tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Good instincts and...
65

Jordan
Howden

S
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.49 62 251.4
74.0
Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with...
66

Jalen
Graham

S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
220lbs 6-2 4.64 70 294.3
74.0
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the...
67

Tiawan
Mullen

CB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
181lbs 5-10 4.42 75 309.3
74.0
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...
68

Kahlef
Hailassie

CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.53 76 310
74.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Physical, sheds defenders and works off blocks....
69

Amari
Burney

CB
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
233lbs 6-2 4.51 81 334.7
74.0
Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic. Burney has value as an inside...
70

Nehemiah
Shelton

CB
San Jose State   Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
186lbs 6-2 4.77 82 338.5
74.0
Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...
71

Steven
Gilmore

CB
Marshall   Mascot
Marshall Mascot
162lbs 6-0 4.44 83 345.3
74.0
Gilmore can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball. A coordinated athlete with good...
72

Avery
Young

S
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
207lbs 6-1 4.78 99 399.5
74.0
Flashes good ball skills. Young has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. Has the fluidity,...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
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2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.