Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
54

CB
Lance
Boykin

6-2 200lbs 4.72
CB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.72 86 282.8
76.0
Savvy using his hands to get to the ball without drawing flags. Willing tackler and high-effort leader. Can deliver the big hit and isn't...
35

S
Trey
Dean III

6-2 200lbs 4.75
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
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...
26

CB
Jaylon
Jones

6-2 200lbs 4.57
CB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.57 44 111.7
82.9
Jaylon Jones is a tall corner with the ideal size for the position, although he lined up in the slot for a significant proportion...
97

S
Bralen
Trahan

6-0 201lbs 4.58
S
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
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...
42

CB
Myles
Brooks

6-1 201lbs 4.51
CB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
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...
43

S
Chamarri
Conner

6-0 202lbs 4.51
S
KC   Mascot
KC Mascot
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...
31

S
Tykee
Smith

5-10 202lbs 4.46
S
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
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...
18

S
Brandon
Joseph

6-0 202lbs 4.62
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
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...
87

S
Patrick
Fields

6-0 203lbs 4.53
S
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.53 125 466.3
67.1
Aware in the red zone, stays on the back line to take away fade throws. Capable of making quarterbacks pay for late throws. Strong hands...
64

S
Jordan
Howden

6-0 203lbs 4.49
S
NO   Mascot
NO Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.49 79 254.3
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...
36

S
DeMarcco
Hellams

6-1 203lbs 4.57
S
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
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,...
24

S
Ronnie
Hickman

6-0 203lbs 4.45
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
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...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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.