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...
25

S
Jartavius
Martin

5-11 194lbs 4.46
S
WSH   Mascot
WSH Mascot
194lbs 5-11 4.46 38 98.3
83.3
In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded...
4

CB
Joey
Porter Jr.

6-2 193lbs 4.46
CB
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
193lbs 6-2 4.46 6 17.7
88.7
Joey Porter Jr. is a super-talented cornerback who has improved each and every year at college until 2022 where he played at an elite...
41

CB
Darrell
Luter Jr.

6-0 189lbs 4.46
CB
SF   Mascot
SF Mascot
189lbs 6-0 4.46 60 204.4
78.0
Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage. His ball skills are very good....
45

S
Daniel
Scott

6-1 208lbs 4.45
S
IND   Mascot
IND Mascot
208lbs 6-1 4.45 52 164.5
77.3
Does a very good job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reacting with good field awareness and ball skills. Flashes intimidating...
1

CB
Devon
Witherspoon

6-0 181lbs 4.45
CB
SEA   Mascot
SEA Mascot
181lbs 6-0 4.45 4 13
90.0
Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him to stay...
13

CB
Tyrique
Stevenson

6-0 198lbs 4.45
CB
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
198lbs 6-0 4.45 21 70.3
85.5
Tyrique Stevenson is an excellent athlete with ideal size and speed for the position, he's aggressive and has all the tools to become a...
33

CB
Riley
Moss

6-1 193lbs 4.45
CB
DEN   Mascot
DEN Mascot
193lbs 6-1 4.45 41 104
81.1
Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Moss also does a nice job breaking down in...
24

S
Ronnie
Hickman

6-0 203lbs 4.45
S
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
203lbs 6-0 4.45 56 171.4
83.5
Has the fluid athleticism and speed to cover tight ends and maybe even some big slot receivers. Hickman has the ball skills to create...
30

CB
Elijah
Jones

6-2 185lbs 4.44
CB
ARI   Mascot
ARI Mascot
185lbs 6-2 4.44 40 147
82.0
Elijah Jones whos been in college for what seems like an age had an NFL Combine performance that showcased his athletic prowess, further...
50

CB
Carrington
Valentine

6-0 193lbs 4.44
CB
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
193lbs 6-0 4.44 74 244.8
76.2
Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the...
47

S
Brandon
Hill

5-10 193lbs 4.43
S
HOU   Mascot
HOU Mascot
193lbs 5-10 4.43 77 248.8
77.0
Considering his size he's decent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety Has quick feet and excellent...

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.