Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 |
|
6-1
208lbs
4.45
|
S |
|
208lbs | 6-1 | 4.45 | 52 | 164.5 |
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... |
42 |
|
6-1
201lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
201lbs | 6-1 | 4.51 | 72 | 243.4 |
78.0
|
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort... |
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... |
111 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.64
|
S |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 137 | 501 |
54.0
|
Good athlete. Shows a natural feel for pass rushing. Very good lateral agility to shake pass blockers. He’s a sure and violent wrap-up... |
107 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.50
|
CB |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.50 | 139 | 506 |
54.0
|
McKenzie has the ability to move down and cover tight ends, with the fluid hips to turn and the speed to run with anyone down the middle of... |
101 |
|
6-2
195lbs
4.88
|
S |
|
195lbs | 6-2 | 4.88 | 144 | 515.3 |
59.2
|
Sprewell tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags. Has excellent ball skills,... |
92 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 113 | 388.3 |
63.6
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |