Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 04/29/2023

Player Rankings - Defensive Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
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...
18

S
Brandon
Joseph

6-0 202lbs 4.62
S
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
202lbs 6-0 4.62 48 137.3
84.6
Brandon Joseph is a solid prospect who does everything pretty well but nothing at an elite level and is a kind of low-ceiling high-floor...
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...
62

S
Kenderick
Duncan

6-3 211lbs 4.62
S
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
211lbs 6-3 4.62 91 308.4
74.2
He’s physical at the line of scrimmage, showing unexpected power in his hands. Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when...
52

S
Kaevon
Merriweather...

6-0 205lbs 4.62
S
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.62 75 245.1
76.0
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield His length and leaping ability allow him to...
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...
57

CB
Anthony
Johnson

6-2 205lbs 4.63
CB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
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...
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...
65

S
Jalen
Graham

6-2 220lbs 4.64
S
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
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

S
Robert
Barnes

6-2 230lbs 4.64
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
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...
23

S
Ji'Ayir
Brown

5-11 203lbs 4.65
S
SF    Mascot
SF  Mascot
203lbs 5-11 4.65 29 87.9
83.5
He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens. Not a major liability in man...
88

CB
Kordell
Rodgers

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