Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/23/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
105

S
Chris
Jefferson

5-11 190lbs 4.87
S
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.87 142 512.3
57.0
He’ll have some limitations in man coverage, but Jefferson should develop into a serviceable starter. He’s a willing and capable hitter in...
75

CB
D'Jordan
Strong

5-11 190lbs 4.73
CB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
190lbs 5-11 4.73 119 422.7
72.6
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. Top-end speed is good and...
3

S
Brian
Branch

6-0 190lbs 4.58
S
DET   Mascot
DET Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.58 7 20
88.8
Brian Branch is a quality pro prospect who can play all over the defensive backfield. He possesses good quickness combined with disciplined...
112

CB
William
Poole

6-0 190lbs 4.58
CB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.58 143 515
53.4
His ball skills are very good. Poole tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even...
90

CB
Justin
Ford

6-2 190lbs 4.51
CB
Montana   Mascot
Montana Mascot
190lbs 6-2 4.51 111 386.3
65.0
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading...
82

CB
Montrae
Braswell

6-0 190lbs 4.40
CB
Missouri State   Mascot
Missouri State Mascot
190lbs 6-0 4.40 126 469
69.0
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. With his length, athleticism, and natural...
17

S
Jammie
Robinson

5-11 191lbs 4.59
S
CAR   Mascot
CAR Mascot
191lbs 5-11 4.59 32 91.1
85.0
Jammie Robinson a super experienced and productive college safety, who has consistently been productive at multiple positions in the...
27

CB
Kyu Blu
Kelly

6-0 191lbs 4.52
CB
BAL   Mascot
BAL Mascot
191lbs 6-0 4.52 43 109.9
82.9
Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Stays low in his backpedal and shows the...
34

CB
Cameron
Mitchell

5-11 191lbs 4.47
CB
CLE   Mascot
CLE Mascot
191lbs 5-11 4.47 50 147.9
81.0
Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch...
21

S
Christopher
Smith

5-11 192lbs 4.62
S
LV   Mascot
LV Mascot
192lbs 5-11 4.62 34 94.2
83.7
Christopher Smith has proved to be a super productive player while playing on the best defense in the nation at Georgia. He's pretty...
73

CB
Eric
Scott Jr.

6-2 192lbs 4.60
CB
DAL   Mascot
DAL Mascot
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...
99

S
Teja
Young

5-11 192lbs 4.55
S
Florida Atlantic   Mascot
Florida Atlantic Mascot
192lbs 5-11 4.55 133 482
60.8
Young has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Quicker than Young is fast but has a burst to close in...

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.