Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
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.... |
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... |
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... |
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,... |
35 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.75
|
S |
|
200lbs | 6-2 | 4.75 | 65 | 211.8 |
80.9
|
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Dean also does a nice job breaking down in... |
34 |
|
5-11
191lbs
4.47
|
CB |
|
191lbs | 5-11 | 4.47 | 50 | 147.9 |
81.0
|
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch... |
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... |
32 |
|
5-11
188lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 47 | 134.3 |
81.5
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #60. He wrote, "The 5-11, 195-pound Bennett goes... |
31 |
|
5-10
202lbs
4.46
|
S |
|
202lbs | 5-10 | 4.46 | 38 | 354.3 |
81.5
|
Tykee Smith's tape shows a player with a solid motor and the ability to play in the box or cover in the slot, offering schematic... |