Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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Oregon Ducks defensive back Christian Gonzalez (0) returns an interception in the third quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon Ducks defensive back Christian Gonzalez (0) returns an interception in the third quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

DEFENSIVE BACK PROSPECT RANKINGS 2023 NFL DRAFT

The 2023 class of DBs is loaded with pro-level players both at corner and safety. Our current favorite and top-ranked corner is Devon Witherspoon who has produced at an elite level throughout 2022 and has been simply outstanding while playing for Illinois, he's unlikely to last past the midpoint of the first round.
At safety, we have Alabama's Brian Branch as our top prospect. He's put up amazing stats as a slot corner over the past couple of years and in addition, to being great in coverage he's an elite run defender who rarely misses a tackle.
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LAST UPDATED: 04/26/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

Corners Only
Safeties Only
# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
103
Titus Leo Wagner Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB/ED
Titus
 Leo

6-4 243lbs 4.69
LB/ED
IND Mascot
IND Mascot
243lbs 6-4 4.69 134 484
58.4
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 Leo has the fluid movement skills and speed to turn and run in coverage against tight ends. One of the true straight-up edge burners in...
22
JL Skinner Boise State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
JL
 Skinner

6-4 209lbs 4.55
S
DEN Mascot
DEN Mascot
209lbs 6-4 4.55 28 87.1
83.6
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 Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness...
62
Kenderick Duncan Louisville Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Kenderick
 Duncan

6-3 211lbs 4.62
S
Louisville Mascot
Louisville Mascot
211lbs 6-3 4.62 91 308.4
74.2
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 He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when...
63
Christian Young Arizona Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Christian
 Young

6-3 228lbs 4.60
S
Arizona Mascot
Arizona Mascot
228lbs 6-3 4.60 92 310
74.2
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 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...
60
Keenan Isaac Alabama State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Keenan
 Isaac

6-3 186lbs 4.59
S
Alabama State Mascot
Alabama State Mascot
186lbs 6-3 4.59 132 476.7
74.6
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 Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing...
10
Julius Brents Kansas State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Julius
 Brents

6-3 198lbs 4.53
CB
IND Mascot
IND Mascot
198lbs 6-3 4.53 18 64.7
86.0
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 Julius Brents is an outstanding prospect, he possesses elite athletic ability which he demonstrated at the combine. He also has...
58
Charlie Thomas Georgia Tech Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

LB/ED
Charlie
 Thomas

6-3 216lbs 4.52
LB/ED
Georgia Tech Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
216lbs 6-3 4.52 80 259.2
75.0
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 Thomas is aggressive in run support, with a physical mentality, but struggles to break down space and leaves production on the field. Can...
80
Otis Reese Ole Miss Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Otis
 Reese

6-3 225lbs 4.50
S
Ole Miss Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
225lbs 6-3 4.50 123 456.3
69.6
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 Possesses a versatile skill set to play in various zone and man coverage - good size match up against bigger targets. Top-end speed is...
93
Cory Trice Purdue Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Cory
 Trice

6-3 206lbs 4.47
S
PIT Mascot
PIT Mascot
206lbs 6-3 4.47 51 151
63.4
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 Takes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A strong, aggressive tackler and doesn't back down against the run. Has a powerful punch at the...
102
Ameer Speed Michigan State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Ameer
 Speed

6-3 210lbs 4.34
CB
NE Mascot
NE Mascot
210lbs 6-3 4.34 120 441.7
58.7
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 Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when he's not directly involved. Knows how to use his height and vertical leap. Speed...
101
Gleson Sprewell Tennessee State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Gleson
 Sprewell

6-2 195lbs 4.88
S
Tennessee State Mascot
Tennessee State Mascot
195lbs 6-2 4.88 144 515.3
59.2
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 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,...
70
Nehemiah Shelton San Jose State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Nehemiah
 Shelton

6-2 186lbs 4.77
CB
San Jose State Mascot
San Jose State Mascot
186lbs 6-2 4.77 97 339.5
74.0
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 Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch...

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.
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.

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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.