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
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...
89

S
Jason
Taylor II

6-0 204lbs 4.50
S
LAR   Mascot
LAR Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.50 71 233.2
65.0
Is an explosive mover with quickness and speed. He’s at his best attacking downhill, shooting gaps in run support, and disrupting the...
38

CB
Terell
Smith

6-0 204lbs 4.41
CB
CHI   Mascot
CHI Mascot
204lbs 6-0 4.41 59 189.5
78.5
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...
109

S
Isaiah
Lewis

6-0 205lbs 4.68
S
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.68 140 508
54.0
Has an NFL frame with strong hands, the ability to close quickly on underneath routes and the size to tackle with a thump. Good instincts...
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...
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...
55

S
Anthony
Johnson Jr.

6-0 205lbs 4.54
S
GB   Mascot
GB Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.54 68 219.8
75.0
Possesses good straight-line speed, fluid hips to turn and run, and explosiveness out of his breaks. Good vision and anticipation as a free...
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...
93

S
Cory
Trice

6-3 206lbs 4.47
S
PIT   Mascot
PIT Mascot
206lbs 6-3 4.47 51 151
63.4
Takes accurate angles to the ballcarrier. A strong, aggressive tackler and doesn't back down against the run. Has a powerful punch at the...
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,...
6

CB
Kelee
Ringo

6-2 207lbs 4.36
CB
PHI   Mascot
PHI Mascot
207lbs 6-2 4.36 13 38.7
87.5
Ringo is a super athletic powerful and speedy classic outside corner who looks like he is chiseled out of stone. There is no doubting his...
84

S
Joe
Foucha

5-11 208lbs 4.71
S
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
208lbs 5-11 4.71 129 472.3
68.0
Foucha has the straight-line speed to recover. His ball skills are tremendous, with good hands and the potential to take it to the house...

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.