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: 04/23/2023

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
5
Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Emmanuel
 Forbes

6-1 166lbs 4.35
CB
WSH Mascot
WSH Mascot
166lbs 6-1 4.35 14 41.2
87.8
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 Emmanuel Forbes is an athletic prospect with excellent tight-man coverage skills, the elite speed required to run with the fastest...
61
Terrell Smith Monmouth Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DB
Terrell
 Smith

5-10 170lbs 4.52
DB
Monmouth Mascot
Monmouth Mascot
170lbs 5-10 4.52 63 206.5
74.4
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 He’s a better tackler than his size might suggest. Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes...
114
Jordan Jones Rhode Island Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

DB
Jordan
 Jones

6-1 174lbs 4.52
DB
Rhode Island Mascot
Rhode Island Mascot
174lbs 6-1 4.52 149 523
50.0
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 Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Explodes out of his backpedal and...
88
Kordell Rodgers Texas State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Kordell
 Rodgers

5-11 175lbs 4.67
CB
Texas State Mascot
Texas State Mascot
175lbs 5-11 4.67 114 401
66.0
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 Has quick feet and excellent change-of-direction ability, capable of mirroring quickness underneath. He’s a willing and capable hitter in...
74
Eric Garror Louisiana Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Eric
 Garror

5-9 178lbs 4.57
CB
Louisiana Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
178lbs 5-9 4.57 127 469.7
73.0
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 Exceptionally quick, with the feet and fluidity to mirror underneath, including in the slot against the two-way go. Garror stays low in his...
16
Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson TCU Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Tre'Vius
 Hodges-Tomli...

5-8 178lbs 4.41
CB
LAR Mascot
LAR Mascot
178lbs 5-8 4.41 30 88.9
85.1
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 Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is the kind of player who would be a high first-round prospect if he was a couple of inches taller. He's...
11
DJ Turner Michigan Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
DJ
 Turner

5-11 178lbs 4.26
CB
CIN Mascot
CIN Mascot
178lbs 5-11 4.26 19 68.2
85.9
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 DJ Turner is a super athletic, speedy corner who'll most likely put up crazy numbers at the combine. He's much more than just a twitchy...
9
Cam Smith South Carolina Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Cam
 Smith

6-1 180lbs 4.43
CB
MIA Mascot
MIA Mascot
180lbs 6-1 4.43 15 41.6
87.0
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 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...
76
Jaydon Grant Oregon State Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

S
Jaydon
 Grant

6-0 181lbs 4.73
S
Oregon State Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
181lbs 6-0 4.73 131 475.8
71.0
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 Grant can flip his hips and run, with good top-end speed and the length to make plays on the ball. Can track the ball downfield and gets...
1
Devon Witherspoon Illinois Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Devon
 Witherspoon

6-0 181lbs 4.45
CB
SEA Mascot
SEA Mascot
181lbs 6-0 4.45 4 13
90.0
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 Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him to stay...
29
Kei'Trel Clark Louisville Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Kei'Trel
 Clark

5-10 181lbs 4.42
CB
ARI Mascot
ARI Mascot
181lbs 5-10 4.42 45 124.7
82.1
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 Trusts his eyes with very good awareness. Has very good reaction skills to break quickly on the ball. Stays low in his backpedal and...
66
Tiawan Mullen Indiana Thumbnail - NFLDraftBUZZ.com

CB
Tiawan
 Mullen

5-10 181lbs 4.42
CB
Indiana Mascot
Indiana Mascot
181lbs 5-10 4.42 94 313.5
74.0
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 A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,...

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.