Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/21/2024

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
31

S
Tykee
Smith

5-10 202lbs 4.46
S
TB   Mascot
TB Mascot
202lbs 5-10 4.46 38 354.3
81.5
Tykee Smith's tape shows a player with a solid motor and the ability to play in the box or cover in the slot, offering schematic...
97

S
Bralen
Trahan

6-0 201lbs 4.58
S
Louisiana   Mascot
Louisiana Mascot
201lbs 6-0 4.58 147 519.7
61.3
Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Trahan has solid ball skills. Does a good job getting his head around in...
42

CB
Myles
Brooks

6-1 201lbs 4.51
CB
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
201lbs 6-1 4.51 72 243.4
78.0
Physical downfield and matches up well with bigger receivers. Tough and fiery with very good competitiveness. High-effort...
35

S
Trey
Dean III

6-2 200lbs 4.75
S
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
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

CB
Lance
Boykin

6-2 200lbs 4.72
CB
Coastal Carolina   Mascot
Coastal Carolina Mascot
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...
94

S
Todd
Harris Jr.

6-0 200lbs 4.72
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.72 135 499.3
63.2
Quicker than Harris is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. Gives up his body in run...
86

S
Damon
Miller

6-0 200lbs 4.62
S
UAB   Mascot
UAB Mascot
200lbs 6-0 4.62 122 452
67.2
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Miller also does a nice job breaking down in...
26

CB
Jaylon
Jones

6-2 200lbs 4.57
CB
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
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...
69

S
Jalen
Green

6-1 200lbs 4.57
S
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
200lbs 6-1 4.57 85 403.3
74.0
Green has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball....
107

CB
Darion
McKenzie

6-2 200lbs 4.50
CB
Merrimack   Mascot
Merrimack Mascot
200lbs 6-2 4.50 139 506
54.0
McKenzie has the ability to move down and cover tight ends, with the fluid hips to turn and the speed to run with anyone down the middle of...
113

S
Naijee
Jones

6-0 199lbs 4.59
S
Kent State   Mascot
Kent State Mascot
199lbs 6-0 4.59 146 518
52.4
Very aggressive attacking receiver blocks and tackles like a safety. Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows...
37

CB
Cameron
Brown

6-0 199lbs 4.57
CB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
199lbs 6-0 4.57 62 205.8
79.2
Explodes out of his backpedal and has exceptional closing speed, showing excellent timing and the ball skills to come up with the...

2023 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Defensive Back

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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.