McDuffie recorded 35 tackles and six passes broken up on the year. In 2021, Hill recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. 7/17/21: Booth has some buzz in the scouting community after a 2020 season that saw him produce 27 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up. He did not stand out in Mobile, but he was not abused either. By Dan Kadar Mar 23, 2014, 4:00pm EDT *Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford, rJr, 6010, 190, 4.53e, NIC, 0928, 3168, 7718, SRB, Rd4 | REPORT, 16. *Ekow Boye-Doe, Kansas State, Sr, 5112, 174, 4.43e, PFA | REPORT, 61. Over the previous three seasons, he broke up 23 passes, but only had three interceptions over those years. Truly freaky stuff. Webb has a good skill set with size and speed. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. He has zero picks thus far in college, so improving his ball production would help him to rise. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy posted early on that Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Stingley was phenomenal, shutting down receivers and making big plays for the LSU defense. As part of Athlon Sports' 2022 NFL Draft Guide, we have ranked each position, including 30 cornerbacks. Cornerback is another position that the Eagles will need to address early in the 2022 NFL Draft. After little production during the previous two years, Williams totaled four interceptions, five passes broken up, one sack and 30 tackles over the eight games of 2020. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. Starling Thomas V, UAB, Sr, 5096, 194, 4.35e, 0968, 3038, 7500, EWS, Rd6 | REPORT, 30. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State, rJr, 6020, 192, 4.46e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 2. He has enough size with some speed and coverage ability. In 2021, Elam totaled 27 tackles, three passes broken up and an interception. On offense in 2018, he recorded 15 receptions for 210 yards and five carries for 41 yards. The lack of ball skills and production are disappointing, but Emerson has a lot going for him according to team sources. Several prospects also made a name for themselves on the all-star circuit; players on the rise include KeiTrel Clark of Louisville, Lance Boykin of Coastal Carolina and Keenan Isaac of Alabama State. Hes tremendous from an off-alignment, where his eyes can go to work. He was a gritty defender, showing a willingness to tackle, and he provided some big plays for the Panthers. He will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. Greg Newsome II doesn't seem to want to play the position and neither Martin . 2022 NFL Draft rankings: QB2 Matt Corral. Clark Phillipss athletic testing didnt do good things for his draft stock after running a middle-of-the-pack 4.51 40-yard dash. Team sources say McDuffie is a smooth corner with speed and cover skills. *Christian Gonzalez, Oregon, rSo, 6010, 200, 4.36e, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 3. *Gemon Green, Michigan, rSr, 6006, 187, 4.44e, PFA | REPORT, 47. 1 receivers, he could rise into being a sure-fire first-round pick. The importance of defending the pass forces fans to ask who the best cornerbacks in the NFL are in 2022. Anthony Cook, Texas, Sr, 6000, 185, 4.55e, 0918, 3218, 7558, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 59. 90-81. College Junior Oregon. 1 pick. Below is the latest NFL Draft Bible CB Big Board, along with some of the top prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft! He wasn't terrible at Senior Bowl, but moving to safety might be the best fit for him in the NFL. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lb Joey Porter Jr. is a super-talented cornerback who has improved each and every year at college until 2022 where he played at an el Cam Smith is an excellent pro prospect who has played at an elite level over the past two years - allowing a class-leading QB rati Ringo is a super athletic powerful and speedy classic outside corner who looks like he is chiseled out of stone. At 6-foot-2, 201 pounds, Emerson has shown the skills to be a press-man corner, and he is not stiff at opening his hips to turn and run. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Jeremy Murphy, Concordia, Sr, 6004, 189, 4.54e, 3200, 7568, CGS, UDFA, 65. In 2019, he collected 36 tackles, an interception and 11 passes broken up. Lucas could stand to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL. Max Melton, Rutgers, rJr, 5110, 190, 4.36e, 4. The NFL Draft Bible rolls into Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine with the latest positional primer preview, featuring the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class. He's a former WR converted to Cornerback. Jones is a tall and thin corner who might need to add strength in the upper and lower body for the NFL. Forty Time Secs 4.32. Some limitations in speed and athleticism cause some team staff to question whether Taylor should move to safety in the NFL. CB. Evans also collected eight breakups over his previous seasons, and he could help himself by producing some interceptions as a senior. The 2021 NFL draft will occur across downtown Cleveland locations . Diggs was Third Team AP Cornerback All American/2019. Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. An injury cost him time in 2020, but McCollum had three interceptions each season in 2017-2019. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. It wasn't the first season in which he showed serious ball skills, as he had three interceptions, 10 passes broken up and 46 tackles in 2019. Flip on the tape and you will see is a twitched-up corner whos personally offended the receiver on the other side of the ball is trying to get open against him. 4/27/22: Jones dealt with injury in 2021. Prospects like Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State 's C.J. The top 2018 Cornerback prospects available for the 2018 NFL Draft. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 1:52. 4/27/22: Jones was one of the most dangerous ball hawks in college football in 2021, putting up some fabulous ball production. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Evans has good size, speed and athleticism. Stokes has low-4.3 speed and has been one of the stingiest corners in college football over the past three seasons. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. Showing health and durability will important for him as a senior. Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him t Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). 7/17/21: Jones is a slot corner candidate for the NFL who put together a couple of impressive seasons for the Sun Devils. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam returned to the field and played well for the Gators. He was not as productive in terms of turnovers in 2020, but he was still a solid player, recording 31 tackles and six breakups in the shortened season. As such, he's one of the bigger cornerbacks in the class. CJ Coldon, Oklahoma, rSr, 5105, 190, 4.50e, 0928, 3158, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 45. He really helped himself by running faster than expected at the combine, but teams hate that Elam is a weak tackler and very finesse despite having excellent size. Thus, McCreary has a wide range of where he could come off the board during the 2022 NFL Draft. 9) Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas. He broke out in 2019 as a freshman, recording 45 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception and two passes defended. He stands at 6'1 although he appears to be closer to 6'2 and is 200 pounds. Can be a matchup negator. Episode 2 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" aired on Sunday, with three cornerbacks making the list between Nos. He also played well in 2017 while with USC making, 40 stops, four interceptions and seven breakups for the Trojans. Even though he came to the Volunteers as a wide receiver, Taylor worked his way onto the field as a freshman after switching to cornerback. 7/17/21: Jones played well overall in 2020, recording 39 tackles, an interception and five passes defended. 4/27/22: Smith collected 65 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended in 2021. Other names to keep an eye on for first round consideration include the SEC trio of Georgia lockdown cover man Kelee Ringo, South Carolina lengthy corner Cam Smith and the savvy Emmanuel Forbes of Mississippi State. What a show Michigans DJ Turner put on in Indianapolis as the Wolverine slot corner shined with his athleticism. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl, but was faster than expected at the combine. 7/17/21: Smith is a tall corner who runs pretty well. Athletic testing is far from the only important aspect of testing but Austin hurt his stock in Indy. Kendrick notched 30 tackles, five passes broken up and two interceptions on the year. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? ???? 2014 NFL Draft cornerback rankings. Cornerback Rankings | 11-32. *Tyrique Stevenson, Miami, rJr, 6002, 204, 4.50e, 0958, 3238, 7728, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 10. INDIANAPOLIS We all remember gym class in elementary school, when being the fastest kid in the class was the greatest mark of respect. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Taylor-Britt looks stiff and grabs too much. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-stock-nfl-scouting-combine/. 4/27/22: Armour-Davis won the starting cornerback spot opposite Josh Jobe in 2021 as the replacement for Patrick Surtain. CB Byron Murphy (5'10, 185, No. Lets take a look at the biggest movers after the scouting combine and athletic testing for corners are completed. Robinson manned the slot for UCF over the past couple of seasons, but hes not your typical slot. "He's 6-foot-3, but real raw. ?pic.twitter.com/uEr98vuFUa, PFF College (@PFF_College) November 7, 2021. 7/17/21: Lucas has been a solid player for the Sun Devils across the past four seasons, but he has some size and speed limitations for the NFL. Banks doesn't take many gather steps when tasked with changing directions, and his agility shows up as a tackler as well. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. We witnessed one of the all-time great rookie cornerback classes in 2022 with alumni such as All-Pro first round pick Sauce Gardner (Jets) and Pro Bowl selection Tariq Woolen (Seahawks). 7/17/21: Elam played well in 2020, recording 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. He needs to play better against top competition as a senior. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? Goodrich has quality size to go with some quickness and athleticism, but is more of a mid-round talent who could be a backup and special teams contributor. Gonzalez is the kind of athlete who could have excelled no matter what sport he chose. He was wise return to the Crimson Tide in 2021. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. The Draft Network's Jordan Reid was Thursday's guest on "Chargers Weekly" to share his cornerback rankings and whom he currently has going to the Chargers at No. 2023 NFL Draft Grade: Top 60 (Mid Day 2) 9. Hill's quickness, flexibility and fluid athleticism allow him to line up at the line of scrimmage or pick receivers up in off-man coverage. 11) Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati . Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-0, 200 pounds. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. He needs to use 2021 to show he isn't and is smooth out of breaks to prevent separation. Some team evaluators like McDuffie more than Derek Stingley and Ahmad Gardner. Stroud and Kentucky's . Anthony Adams, Portland State, rSo, 6005, 191, 4.54e, Rd7 | REPORT, 35. Some sources feel Gordon could be a big nickel in the NFL. While just seven cornerbacks were chosen through the first two days of the NFL Draft last year, there would be a grand total of 35 who heard their name called by the end of Day Three. Jobe has good size with upside to rise as a senior. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. He did not stand out at the Senior Bowl. 7/17/21: Taylor put together an excellent 2020 season for the Volunteers, recording 29 tackles, an interception and four passes defended. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. View Ranking History. Joseph is a bit of a roller coaster on tape, as evidenced by his 70.7 coverage grade this past season. Unlike the last draft cycle, this year's crop of quarterbacks is garnering buzz at its top. During the build up to the 2022 NFL Draft, amid conversations surrounding Jordan . Projected Round (2022): 4-6. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. He turned in a solid 2019 season with 54 tackles, one interception and eight passes broken up. He collected 41 tackles, three breakups and four interceptions in 2021. Similar to cover 2, made famous by Tony Dungy in Tampa Bay, but with a twist; the middle . There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on PFF's draft board who didnt even make this list. However, he bounced back with an impressive pro day, according to team evaluators. In 2019, he totaled 48 tackles, two interceptions, seven breakups and a forced fumble. 7/17/21: Williams is an undersized defender who will have to compete as a slot corner in the NFL. College Junior Penn State. Siriman Harrison, Guelph, Sr, 6013, 195, 4.56e, 0900, 3100, 7468, CGS, UDFA, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY, 1. To go along with his size, sources say Gardner is fast and has ball skills but is a little raw. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds. He also had two interceptions and five passes defended that season. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, his makeup speed is nothing short of elite and not just elite for a bigger corner but for all corners. 10 The Linc - Eagles are "going to lose a whole lot of free agents this offseason" Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/3/23. Michigan cornerback DJ Turner's official time of 4.26 is tied for fourth . He has one interception over his college career, so showing more ball skills in 2021 would help him. Let's dive into the top prospects: There isn't a more fluid corner in the draft class than Hodges-Tomlinson. 4/27/22: It took some time for Goodrich to break onto the field given the loaded secondary at Clemson, but he played well as a senior with 41 tackles, one interception and eight passes defended. Below is our boundary cornerback rankings for the 2021 NFL . Newsomes biggest knock is that we just didnt get to see more of him this past year. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. He recorded 49 tackles and three passes defended in 2021 after making 72 stops with 11 breakups in 2020. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. He may not ever be among the elite at the position due to his athletic profile, but hes a guy you want on your defense. In today's positional player rankings, we turn our attention to the group of cornerback prospects entering the 2022 NFL Draft.. Bryant put together a decent week at the Senior Bowl. 4/27/22: Emerson is a tall cornerback with good length and the size to handle big pro receivers. Jason Verrett of TCU may not be the most physically imposing, but he's still the draft's best cornerback. Evans was decent, but did not stand out, at the Senior Bowl. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. He has good size, but he faces some limitations in speed and athleticism. One of the deepest CB classes in recent memory: Even with 10 prospects listed below, there is still top-100 cornerbacks on PFF's draft board that didn't make the list. He's earned a 90.7 coverage grade in his college career compared to Stingley's 91.9 mark. *Nic Jones, Ball State, Sr, 5116, 191, 4.50e, 0978, 3228, 758, EWS, NIC, PFA | REPORT, 36. Berry is keeping all of his options open. 2021 NFL Draft Big Board | 2021 NFL Draft Guide | 2021 NFL Draft Stats Export | NFL Mock Drafts | NFL Mock Draft Simulator. H Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. Elam has good height and length with quickness. There's a new No. He may very well run in the low 4.3s when the combine rolls around that speed showed up on tape in a number of ways. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama, Jr, 6006, 190, 4.34e, 2. Ricks is just a touch on the thin side for the position and lacks the long speed to be a top-of-the-draft cornerback. Smith also possesses some of the best ball skills in the class with 16 pass-breakups and six interceptions on 94 career targets. 7/17/21: Johnson was solid for Duke in 2020, but he really impressed during the previous two seasons. 2022 NFL Draft rankings: Howell, Zappe, Crum, Coan, Kelley. Six of those interceptions went back the other way for touchdowns! Justin Layne, Michigan State. There has been a critical error on this website. Cover 2. While the future is bright with Jaylon Johnson, the question is who will start . Nehemiah Shelton, San Jose State, Sr, 6000, 186e, 4.55e, 0878, 3200, 7728, EWS/HULA, PFA |REPORT, 52. He showed added special teams value in 2021 by serving as a punt returner. The path to the 2023 NFL Draft will cross a major checkpoint with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 28 to March 6. The 40-yard dash times are in, and the best of this year so far is also one of the top marks in recent combine history. He is a smooth cover corner who has good discipline and fundamentals to go along with a quality skill set. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, there is a tremendous need for defenses to counter those aerial attacks. RELATED: When is the 2022 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, TV channel, start time, Round 1 draft order 2022 NFL Draft Ranking - Cornerbacks No. He combines that length with smooth hips to transition to run down the field. Ringo is a physical marvel. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. The 2014 NFL Draft cornerback class has a little . 1. Castro-Fields had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, and he showed off his impressive skill set of size and speed at the combine. While only listed at 6-foot, Forbes has a much longer wingspan than youd expect for a man that size, which is why hes consistently able to make plays from behind receivers. Now that has Derion Kendrick has left the program for Georgia, Booth should be the Tigers No. Oregons Christian Gonzalez was already one of the drafts top corners but his athletic testing solidified him as a first-round prospect. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. 4/27/22: McCollum is a tall cornerback with excellent length. Gardner totaled 28 stops, three interceptions and nine passes broken up in 2020. Marcus Peters, 5'11 5/8, 197 pounds, CB, Washington. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. Forty Time Secs 4.47. 4/27/22: Young recorded 60 tackles, a pass broken up and an interception in 2021. Bryan Bresee, Clemson. His interviews with teams, however, did not go well, and teams are concerned about his mental makeup. Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him to stay wit Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. $$ Pure WalterFootball with no advertisements for $7.99 a month. Teams are mostly interested in Jones because of his return skills as he projects to be a dangerous punt and kick returner in the NFL. He has a good skill set, so he could help himself in pre-draft workouts. In two years as a starter, however, Melifonwu has earned coverage grades of just 79.3 and 74.1, as hes not quite as physical as his athletic testing might suggest. A few cornerback sleepers to look for in the 2022 NFL Combine are Kaiir Elam from Florida, Tariq Woolen from . Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. Tobias Harris, Old Dominion, Jr, 5066, 182, 4.50e, 0958, 3128, 7328, CGS, UDFA, 71. 1 corner, and if he does well taking on No. The 2023 Senior Bowl is officially in the books, and after another revelatory week of action in Mobile, it's time to update our prospect rankings for each position group in the 2023 NFL draft class. Player Summary Gardner is an athletic lanky press corner who's a throwback type player who can get in a receiver's face and dominate. . With his skill set and upside, he could explode. 0:00. The 2021 NFL Draft class includes a diverse and talented group of corners, and this list doesnt even incorporate the guys currently listed as safeties but could plug into the slot right away at the NFL level. Could Michigan's Luke Schoonmaker be a solution to tight end depth problem? The good news is that not only were those four starts stupendous but also, hes been a starter since his freshman year at, You dont need to watch too much more than the. With plenty of talent at the outside corner position as well as some intriguing options for teams like the Browns looking for a slot cornerback. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati . Here's our updated list of this year's top . Teams like his well-rounded skill set and coverage ability. 1. Team sources say that Stingley has the skill set to be one of the best corners in the NFL, but they wonder if he can put it all together. *Tyric LeBeauf, Boise State, rSr, 6016, 180, 4.50e, UDFA, 68. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 16.9. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. However, he carries that size extremely well. Thats going to take a massive leap next fall, as hell be coveted by man-heavy teams. He was fantastic as a freshman, flashing serious ball skills even though he had a part-time role. Anthony Johnson, Virginia, Sr, 6011, 207, 4.52e, 0858, 3278, 7738, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 24. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama, rSr, 5115, 191, 4.44e, 1028, 3248, 7778, SRB, NIC, Rd6 |REPORT, 27. In 2021, he had 50 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. pic.twitter.com/VeLcAL7pSd, Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) May 19, 2021. Durant is very undersized, but his ball skills were good enough for him to land on NFL teams' preseason watch list. 7/17/21: Zaven Collins wasn't the only Tulsa defender who jumped out in 2020, as Evans had a big season with 29 tackles and three passes broken up while showing blanket coverage.