Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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... |
54 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.72
|
CB |
|
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... |
53 |
|
6-2
194lbs
4.70
|
CB |
|
194lbs | 6-2 | 4.70 | 84 | 272 |
76.0
|
Gives great effort in run support, sticking his nose in as a tackler, and should be able to contribute as a special teamer covering... |
65 |
|
6-2
220lbs
4.64
|
S |
|
220lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 90 | 307.6 |
74.0
|
Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the... |
111 |
|
6-2
230lbs
4.64
|
S |
|
230lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 137 | 501 |
54.0
|
Good athlete. Shows a natural feel for pass rushing. Very good lateral agility to shake pass blockers. He’s a sure and violent wrap-up... |
57 |
|
6-2
205lbs
4.63
|
CB |
|
205lbs | 6-2 | 4.63 | 70 | 230.9 |
75.0
|
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort... |
12 |
|
6-2
188lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 42 | 106.4 |
85.6
|
Eli Ricks is an impressive physical outside corner with elite size, good speed, and overall athletic talent. He's still quite raw... |
92 |
|
6-2
210lbs
4.60
|
S |
|
210lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 113 | 388.3 |
63.6
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
73 |
|
6-2
192lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
192lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 99 | 348 |
73.4
|
Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break... |
26 |
|
6-2
200lbs
4.57
|
CB |
|
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... |
28 |
|
6-2
212lbs
4.55
|
CB |
|
212lbs | 6-2 | 4.55 | 55 | 170.9 |
82.5
|
He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing... |
8 |
|
6-2
198lbs
4.52
|
S |
|
198lbs | 6-2 | 4.52 | 16 | 54.5 |
87.1
|
Antonio Johnson is a quality pro prospect who has excellent overall athletic ability, good speed, and tackles like a linebacker. He'll... |