Bainivalu is develop great appeal as a swing backup because of his size inside and blocking versatility. He just needs to work more on his agility and technique in pass protection.. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. Young is getting more attention as a straight-up strong and powerful run defender. John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota (72)3. Bodes well in today's NFL. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. Young didn't have the same caliber supporting cast in 2022, but he still once again eclipsed 3,000 passing yards to become the first Crimson Tide signal-caller to hit that mark in back-to-back seasons. Gouraige is long and athletic with ample vertical-setting experience blocking in true one-on-one scenarios and while he's already quite strong, he has a frame that will allow him to quickly get bigger in the NFL without losing his impressive short-area twitch., 1. Anton Harrison, Oklahoma (30)4. 1s at their positions? Witherspoon has gotten some early extra buzz and rising as a perimeter defensive prospect because of how well his uses his size to make plays ton the ball in man coverage. Kentucky went 7-4, and while Levis' yards per attempt improved a bit (8.5, up from 8.0), he didn't really cut down on the interceptions that plagued his game the year before (10 picks after throwing 13 in 2021). 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 100 players. Anderson amassed 10 starts at Alabama with double-digit sacks, including a four-sack performance against Mississippi State in 2021. With the NFL Scouting Combine getting set to begin positional workouts, heres a look at the biggest combine snubs at each position in the 2023 NFL Draft 1) C.J. Foskey, the Fighting Irish's all-time sack leader, is technically sound and well-rounded pass rusher who also has a favorable blend of power and explosiveness. Then pro day and combine workouts await. He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. Stroud, Ohio State2) Bryce Young, Alabama3) Will Levis, Kentucky4) Tyler Van Dyke, Miami (FL)5) Anthony Richardson, Florida6) Spencer Rattler, South Carolina7) Devin Leary, NC State8) Cameron Ward, Washington State9) Jaren Hall, BYU10) Hendon Hooker, Tennessee. Achane is cruising at an altitude well under the radar until this week. Standout trait: Wilson has a unique frame with a good blend of power and buildup speed -- and he plays with a powerful base. Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama (6-4, 235 pounds) Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Brown is a tough, productive safety with some big-play qualities but he could get better with his reading and reacting to make plays vs. the run. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Max Duggan would run in the short touchdown a couple of plays later. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, Warrants out for arrest of draft prospect Carter, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, Source: Kings deal Cup winner Quick to Jackets, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, V. Bryant settles crash photos suit for $28.85M, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, O's, Pirates play ump-less bottom of ninth inning, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West. He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. Robinson created 90 missed tackles this season, tops in the country. Those facts will be hindrances to his time at the NFL. WebThe 2023 Quarterback class by contrast has three potential stars in the shape of Ohio States CJ Stroud, Alabamas Bryce Young, and Kentucky's Will Levis and also contains a number of future NFL players with promising starting potential. He'll prepare for the scouting combine and pro day workouts following the playoffs. Parker Washington, Penn State (215), Johnston has some awkward movements because of his height and long legs. Ringo is an extremely athletic and physical corner, using every bit of size and frame well in aggressive coverage. How do the analysts view C.J. He's humongous at 6-5 and 342 pounds with arms over 34 inches. Darnell Wright, Matthew Bergeron, and Jaelyn Duncan all move up significantly since our last update, as each has terrific tape from their respective careers. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. As such, we take the last preseason look at the top 10 players at every position for the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst 1 WR emerged this summer as the PFN consensus is extremely high on LSUs Kayshon Boutte. He will anchor Ohio State's offensive line against Georgia in the College Football Playoff, starting with a Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl matchup with Georgia. He went for 185 yards and three touchdowns against Oklahoma that year. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. We'll see how Robinson runs -- if he does at all -- this week in Indy. Hooker has ideal size and backs that up with a zippy arm, quick release and good overall accuracy. He also set a Rose Bowl record following the 2021 season, throwing for 573 yards and six touchdowns. Sanders has some intriguing hybrid potential with his size, tackling and coverage ability to go along with great pass-rush skills. Kincaid is a versatile pass-catcher with great athleticism, hands and route-running skills for the position but needs some significant work on blocking skills. What's next? He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. Wilson broke out in 2021 with seven sacks and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's defensive MVP. Noah is the younger brother of former Oregon offensive tackle Penei, who was a first-round draft pick of the Lions two years ago. section: | slug: 2023-nfl-draft-breaking-down-the-top-5-prospects-at-each-offensive-position-heading-into-the-combine | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Dude flies, is sneaky elusive, and catches the rock comfortably. He gets around everywhere well and is also reliable in run support. Battle is a well-rounded cover safety with the speed and quickness needed to stay with inside receivers. Kraft has prototypical size for a strong, athletic pass-catcher for the position but he needs to get better with his hands, routes and blocking. He can also outrun smaller wideouts and shows an extra gear in closing to make plays on the ball. The 2023 NFL draft is getting closer, and our analysts are building their draft boards. 1. Hall has the suddenness, quickness and explosiveness to excel in the NFL and can raise his stock with a smooth pre-draft season. That makes it a good time for another updated and expanded look at Sporting News' player rankings, diving deeper into Day 3 talent for April: MOCK DRAFT: SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. The 2023 corner class doesn't hold any superstars like last year's Sauce Gardner but it still has a number of quality pro prospects with five having close to first-round grades on them. Once the playoffs are over, Johnson will begin preparation for the scouting combine. There's awesome power and balance to his game too. Copyright 2019-2023. Jordan and Matt dove in on each prospect's background, standout traits and draft stock. Musgrave offers intriguing speed, quickness and route-running for the position but needs some work on getting more out of frame, especially in run blocking. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 24 Michael Mayer, Notre Dame (10)3. Tucker is a strong, compact sometimes explosive runner who needs to get better with blocking and receiving. Darnell Washington, Georgia (32), Kincaid has two high-level traits/skills -- he has impossibly good hands and is electric after the catch. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. How do the top players at every position stack up? Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Williams has the physicality and fearlessness to fare well in either man or zone coverage once he further develops his technique and nose for the ball. There are other players to know not on this list as well, most notably the No. Robinson exceeds the expected value for a running back, and Gibbs comes equipped with game-changing elusiveness. We picked 10 players who are ranked high on most boards and are likely to be drafted early in the first round come April. 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Sewell is a missile to the football, and Simpson is a valuable all-around defender with great versatility. 2022 stats: Porter had 25 tackles and 11 pass breakups this season. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 222 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. He's light on his feet for his size, a quick cutter who can shoot through holes. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. WebCORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Paris Johnson, Ohio State (21)3. Does everything well. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. 4 all time in rushing yards and total touchdowns (41) while also being named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team in 2021. A new No. Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins and Jets try to run. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4). Wilson | Johnson, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 26 What's next? Standout trait: Johnston plays like a power forward when attacking the ball down the field, displaying excellent body control to out-position smaller defensive backs for jump balls and on vertical routes. A big part of that equation will be next year's NFL draft, set to start April 27 in Kansas City. His 16.0% pressure percentage is the fourth-best rate among all defenders in the country. Brents has some intriguing physical coverage upside because of his size and sometimes explosive play. Meet top names | Most polarizing He still needs to work on getting stronger and more physical against the run. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. 2022 stats: Carter has 3 sacks, 6 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis and the rest of the quarterback class? He has also added 20 pressures. 1 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. Doesn't have an imposing frame -- which is fine in today's NFL. 21 overall (QB4). Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. He also reads his blocks well with good vision. All Rights Reserved. Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects Led by C.J. Who is Porter? Tippmann is a savvy, well-rounded blocker who could get better by improving his agility and footwork in relation to his strength. His 21 run stops are tied for ninth in the FBS. He is relentless in his pursuit against the run and finishes with pop as a tackler. Wright is pretty close to the total package. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. Is Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. the draft's best defensive player. What Kancey lacks in ideal size for the interior he makes for with his sometimes devastating inside pass rush pop. Stroud 1) C.J. 2 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. Murphy has awesome explosive qualities and power for his size, too, to stand out as the second-best pass rusher in the class behind the incomparable Anderson. In conjunction with the release of our consensus Top 300 Big Board, here are the top 10 players at every These rankings are subject to change, of -- Miller, Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 28 He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. WebGet the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. He is a willing, strong run blocker with the mentality for it but he needs some refinement to be more effective in that area. Teams are working on getting more clarity for their big boards or how everyone in the current class of prospects stacks up against each other, overall and across positions. 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