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
110

S
John
Torchio

6-1 211lbs 4.90
S
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
211lbs 6-1 4.90 141 512
54.0
He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. Torchio tracks the ball well and does a nice job of...
72

S
Avery
Young

6-1 207lbs 4.78
S
Rutgers   Mascot
Rutgers Mascot
207lbs 6-1 4.78 117 407
74.0
Flashes good ball skills. Young has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. Has the fluidity,...
91

S
BeeJay
Williamson

6-1 193lbs 4.63
S
Louisiana Tech   Mascot
Louisiana Tech Mascot
193lbs 6-1 4.63 128 472.3
64.0
Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close...
106

S
Cyrus
Fagan

6-1 197lbs 4.59
S
NC State   Mascot
NC State Mascot
197lbs 6-1 4.59 145 517.3
56.2
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Fagan also does a nice job breaking down in...
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....
36

S
DeMarcco
Hellams

6-1 203lbs 4.57
S
ATL   Mascot
ATL Mascot
203lbs 6-1 4.57 61 205.4
79.6
Eager to come downhill as a tackler and plays with a physical edge, and he’s effective as a blitzer. Has an NFL frame with strong hands,...
40

S
Jay
Ward

6-1 188lbs 4.55
S
MIN   Mascot
MIN Mascot
188lbs 6-1 4.55 53 167.9
78.0
Flashes good ball skills. Ward has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. He’s tall-framed...
49

S
Quindell
Johnson

6-1 206lbs 4.55
S
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
206lbs 6-1 4.55 73 244
76.5
Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions. Great on route recognition and...
46

CB
Alex
Austin

6-1 195lbs 4.55
CB
BUF   Mascot
BUF Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.55 67 213.7
77.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Willing and successful blitzing off the edge....
67

CB
Kahlef
Hailassie

6-1 195lbs 4.53
CB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
195lbs 6-1 4.53 88 305.8
74.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Physical, sheds defenders and works off blocks....
96

S
Anfernee
Orji

6-1 230lbs 4.53
S
Vanderbilt   Mascot
Vanderbilt Mascot
230lbs 6-1 4.53 85 280.2
62.0
Orji shows good speed and closing burst when blitzing. Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the...
77

S
Christian
Morgan

6-1 211lbs 4.52
S
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
211lbs 6-1 4.52 124 461.3
70.6
Has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. But he’s at his best facing the action. A...

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.
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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.