Defensive Back Rankings 2023 NFL Draft
| # | Player | Pos | H/W/S | Team | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
105 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.87
|
S |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.87 | 142 | 512.3 |
57.0
|
He’ll have some limitations in man coverage, but Jefferson should develop into a serviceable starter. He’s a willing and capable hitter in... |
75 |
|
5-11
190lbs
4.73
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 5-11 | 4.73 | 119 | 422.7 |
72.6
|
He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly. Top-end speed is good and... |
3 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.58
|
S |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 7 | 20 |
88.8
|
Brian Branch is a quality pro prospect who can play all over the defensive backfield. He possesses good quickness combined with disciplined... |
112 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.58
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 143 | 515 |
53.4
|
His ball skills are very good. Poole tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even... |
90 |
|
6-2
190lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-2 | 4.51 | 111 | 386.3 |
65.0
|
Plays with the natural balance and ultra-quick feet to mirror underneath, and he’s tremendous at reading routes and reading... |
82 |
|
6-0
190lbs
4.40
|
CB |
|
190lbs | 6-0 | 4.40 | 126 | 469 |
69.0
|
Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space. With his length, athleticism, and natural... |
59 |
|
6-0
189lbs
4.51
|
CB |
|
189lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 82 | 266.8 |
75.0
|
A coordinated athlete with good footwork and balance. A heady cover player with above-average · feel and anticipation in space. Jones has... |
41 |
|
6-0
189lbs
4.46
|
CB |
|
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.... |
12 |
|
6-2
188lbs
4.60
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 6-2 | 4.60 | 42 | 106.4 |
85.6
|
Eli Ricks is an impressive physical outside corner with elite size, good speed, and overall athletic talent. He's still quite raw... |
40 |
|
6-1
188lbs
4.55
|
S |
|
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... |
32 |
|
5-11
188lbs
4.30
|
CB |
|
188lbs | 5-11 | 4.30 | 47 | 134.3 |
81.5
|
Flashes some physicality as a hitter. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #60. He wrote, "The 5-11, 195-pound Bennett goes... |
104 |
|
5-11
187lbs
4.73
|
CB |
|
187lbs | 5-11 | 4.73 | 148 | 521 |
58.2
|
A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick,... |