He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Perry's size gives him intrigue as an outside big plamaker and red zone finishes but to contribute in the NFL he must nail down the nuances of running routes to get open. He could get better by becoming stronger vs. the run. Turner is a pretty solid all-around interior defender but he could get better with hands and footwork to give him more winning juice as an inside pass rusher. McGuire can expand on winning on the pass rush with his physicality and relentless, assets that also make him strong vs. the run. Before I begin, remember, these are my individual rankings, notthe full CBS Sports prospect rankings, which is an aggregate of the rankings of Ryan Wilson, Josh Edwards and myself. Despite not hauling in an interception, he contested 75.9% of the passes thrown in his direction -- the fourth-best mark in the country. Who is Johnston? McKee is getting more attention for being a classic, strong, big pocket passer with system-versatile sensibility. Harrison has the ideal frame and athleticism to become a dominant pro pass rusher with better usage of footwork, technique and leverage. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid-first-rounder for the position. All Rights Reserved. (0:29). He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. Despite missing time last season, Boutte still impressed with lackluster quarterback play. These rankings are subject to change, of Become an Insider to access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis. A five-star recruit and Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020, Robinson hit the field immediately at Texas and produced as expected. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. Texas scores first as Bijan Robinson rushes in from 36 yards out. A four-star recruit from Temple, Texas, Johnston was the second-highest-rated recruit to sign at TCU during Gary Patterson's 20-year tenure. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 25.8. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. After displaying great dual-threat ability under then-offensive coordinator Liam Coen (nine TD runs in 2021), Levis immediately became one of the top signal-callers to watch heading into the 2022 season. Who is Anderson? Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. Hyatt has great speed as a dynamic field-stretching big-play threat. Murphy has terrific smarts, instincts and moves to help maximize his production. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. The younger Porter was a three-star recruit after spending time at both wide receiver and defensive back in high school, and he stayed in state to suit up for the Nittany Lions. The top of the tight end class remains the same as Michael Mayer is a do-it-all monster. The son of the former Steelers and Dolphins star pass rusher has tremendous size and physicality for coverage and uses his reliable speed to make plays on the ball. He just needs to work on his decision-making and mechanics to become more consistent and accurate in the NFL. He will be hard to pass up at No. Achane is the classic change of pace with big-time speed and versatility but he's not a power runner and needs to work on blocking to be an asset on third downs. First up in the CFP is Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position:, I'll get it out the way first -- Stroud doesn't have the improvisational brilliance of Young nor the athletic prowess of Richardson or Levis. Forty Time Secs 5.40. Because of his size, he projects as a long-time nickel. Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. What's next? Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. Four new players make his list, including Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. -- Miller, Year: Redshirt junior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 31 Throw out your feelings on Justin Fields or any Buckeyes quarterback who has come before. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 300 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. 2 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. He needs to get more well-rounded with his movement to remain effective in the NFL. Jones is very appealing because of his agility and natural footwork in pass protection. Standout trait: He has a natural ability to penetrate the first level and cause instant disruption. Much like former Northwestern star turned Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, Skoronski has a great athletic profile. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. He served primarily as a rotational defensive tackle in Year 1 in Lubbock before switching back to defensive end during the backstretch of the 2020 season. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. Smith is a productive and disruptive nose tackle made for reliable run-stuffing and also making some big plays in the backfield. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 310 pounds) The Bulldogs' repeat national championship front had a clear Welcome to the 2022 NFL Draft prospects universe. 2022 stats: Porter had 25 tackles and 11 pass breakups this season. Johnson finishes well with his athleticism and footwork in pass protection. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid first-rounder for the position. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. He still has room to grow his game while in coverage. He also can be an explosive return man. No matter the moment of the game, he plays with the same heartbeat. Schmitz is a classic power grading run blocker who could be a great long-term starter by developing his feet and technique better for inside pass protection. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 25 As we move through college football's bowl season and inch closer to the clock starting on Round 1, we asked draft analysts Jordan Reid and Matt Miller to introduce a few of the top prospects every NFL fan needs to know. Phillips has also jumped into the first-round conversation with his strong ballhawking skills and six interceptions for the Utes. Cedric Tillman and Jermaine Burton look to have the most to gain in 2022. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. What's next? For more: Top 10 TE in the 2023 NFL Draft: Cameron Latu, Jaheim Bell lead the chase behind Michael Mayer, 1) Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State2) Darnell Wright, Tennessee3) Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse4) Peter Skoronski, Northwestern5) Carter Warren, Pittsburgh6) Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland7) Anton Harrison, Oklahoma8) Blake Freeland, BYU9) Connor Galvin, Baylor10) Broderick Jones, Georgia. Noah is the younger brother of former Oregon offensive tackle Penei, who was a first-round draft pick of the Lions two years ago. Wilson broke out in 2021 with seven sacks and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's defensive MVP. Make Your Picks. 1 wideout challenges. Hooker has ideal size and backs that up with a zippy arm, quick release and good overall accuracy. Young has wild creative skills. WebCORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Bainivalu is develop great appeal as a swing backup because of his size inside and blocking versatility. Robinson is headed to be a reliable zone cover man with the strength, effort and tackling to be helpful vs. the run, too. LaPorta is sneaky-good after the catch which is vital in my evals of tight ends, and Musgrave might be one of the fastest 250-plus pound tight ends in combine history., Washington is like a small offensive tackle on the field with some receiving chops, and it'll likely take two defensive backs to tackle him at the next level., 1. Included in this list are newcomers Devin Leary and Hendon Hooker, both mainstays on the college football landscape that are getting NFL draft buzz. 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. Patterson uses his strength well as a blocker but could work on being more nimble for the next level of speed and quickness he will face. With college all-star games and further tape study in the books, NFL Network draft guru and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the top 50 draft Harrison is a physically impressive prospect with a great frame and wingspan to hold up well. The combine and his pro day workout will be Stroud's tentpole events in the pre-draft process. Roy has a nice blend of power and athleticism for his size but could use to grow a lot as an inside pass rusher. 7 overall (OT1). 2022 stats: Young has thrown for 3,007 yards and 27 touchdown passes with 5 interceptions, while posting an 83.6 Total QBR. Kelee Ringo remains the top cornerback, but South Carolinas Cam Smith has the ball skills to challenge the throne. Jump to: And talk about playing bigger than his size -- Reed tracks the ball magnificantly and has the route-running savvy and pure athletic gifts to get open in the NFL. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? He still has room to grow his game while in coverage. Behind Carter, ClemsonsBryan Bresee and Tyler Davis could form the countrys top duo at any position if theyre both healthy in 2022. 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall, 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. Rice is a strong receiver with great hands with savvy and versatile route-running skills. Standout trait: Anderson's first-step quickness is a sight to see. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 194 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. He has 68 tackles for loss and 34.5 sacks over three seasons, and his best campaign came in 2021 when he registered 34.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks and 79 pressures. The 2021 NFL season officially wrapped Sunday night, with the Los Angeles Rams taking home the Lombardi Trophy with a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals Carter started his Georgia career as a rotational player in his true freshman year and then recorded two starts in 2021 for what's considered to be one of the best college defenses ever. Vorhees is the traditional strong and powerful interior run blocker. Hall shows good zip on his passes and uses his athleticism well while throwing, but he's also an older prospect (25) who needs to use his experience to his advantage to quickly develop all-around. For more: Top 10 CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Kelee Ringos ceiling gives him the edge, 1) JL Skinner, Boise State2) Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame3) Jordan Battle, Alabama4) Jaylon Carlies, Missouri5) Jalen Catalon, Arkansas6) Rashad Torrence II, Florida7) Demani Richardson, Texas A&M8) Trey Dean III, Florida9) Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas10) Jalen Green, Mississippi State. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. Sewell is a missile to the football, and Simpson is a valuable all-around defender with great versatility. Hyatt has great speed as a dynamic field-stretching big-play threat. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Levis is eligible for postseason all-star contests and has already received an invitation to the Senior Bowl -- but he hadn't made an official decision about participating. Both SEC receivers have incredible athletic profiles and the offenses to do a lot of damage. 1 on the interior of the offensive line as Texas A&M G Layden Robinson takes top honors. 4 overall (RB1). Johnston made an impact early on, averaging 22.1 yards per catch as a freshman. He still needs to work on getting stronger and more physical against the run. Story originally appeared on College Football News. He'll need to work on his route-running and consistency in the NFL. Go perfect in your bowl picks and win up to $1 million, plus more prizes! Ranks: Kiper | McShay | Positional If he can get a little stronger, he can turn into a reliable all-around blocker for a long time. MORE: Is Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. the draft's best defensive player? 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Gonzalez has learned how to use his long frame better to show a nice blend of agility and physicality in coverage that gets him some first-round consideration. Who is Carter? 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks 1 Bryce Young Alabama 2 CJ Stroud Ohio State 3 Anthony Richardson Florida 4 Will Levis This board is subject to change once the 2022 season unfolds. He's sudden, wins routeinly after the catch and plays bigger than his size in traffic downfield., Reed was significantly held back by his quarterback play and the offensive line at Michigan State. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? WebWelcome to NFL combine -- and new mock draft-- week, which means I need to update my rankings for the 2023 NFL draft. Tuipulotu has intriguing speed, power and agility that made him so productive in college. Smith is a physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. Ahead of all the action, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah released his latest ranking of the top 50 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. WebNFL Draft Player Rankings - 2023. 1 begin. Paris Johnson, Ohio State (21)3. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. Get a side-by-side look at all four experts' positional breakdowns. Reminds me a lot of Alvin Kamara or Austin Ekeler. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. A consensus four-star recruit from Hampton, Georgia, Anderson signed with Alabama over in-state favorites and immediately hit the field as a key starter in his true freshman season. Dexter has become a disruptive athletic force with his massive frame in the vein of Georgia's Jordan Davis, a first-rounder of the Eagles in 2022. Tillman is the classic size-speed perimeter vertical threat who also finishes well in the end zone. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. C.J. 1 Bryce Young Alabama 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. WebIn at number one on the Top 2023 NFL Draft Prospects for Offensive Tackles is the Ohio State Buckeyes left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Johnson Jr. who joins his teammate Dawand 2 overall (DT1). But the Wildcats lost Coen to the Los Angeles Rams, and Levis battled lingering turf toe and shoulder ailments in 2022. Believe or not, the annual selection of the best college prospects is just more than four months away. The 2023 NFL draft is getting closer, and our analysts are building their draft boards. 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. Tomlinson is a smooth and fluid cover man, from short area to downfield. Carter | Robinson | Porter | Johnston Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. 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Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. Ringo is an extremely athletic and physical corner, using every bit of size and frame well in aggressive coverage. You'd think he's already been coached by Dante Scarnecchia by watching him deploy his hands and reset in pass protection. He battles with his hands like a heavyweight boxer and has length for days. Impossible to move and you'll never see him on the ground. He won the Big Ten's Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year Award, the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year Award and the Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year Award. He gets around everywhere well and is also reliable in run support. Who is Wilson? Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. Wright is pretty close to the total package. The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFFs draft board. As such, we take the last preseason look at the top 10 players at every position for the 2023 NFL Draft. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. Pro Football Network, LLC. How do the top players at every position stack up? He put up very impressive final season numbers for the Mustangs with 96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs. He can be a speedy slot or outside option in the NFL with great quickness in open field and toughness after the catch. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Darnell Wright, Tennessee (136)2. -- Miller. He used his return to school to become a more reliable run supporter and better tackler. Quentin Johnston goes airborne for the big catch at the 1-yard line. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. HIs arm and athleticism don't wow as individual elements, but he is very accurate and adept at sidestepping pressure to deliver downfield. -- Miller, Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 28 He finished the year with 37 pressures (tied for 13th) and was a big riser on a lot of draft boards. A big shakeup from the last time we took a stab at quarterbacks way back in May. But his arm talent, arm strength, accuracy, and anticipation blend together awesomely on the field, and I love how one bad throw or series doesn't define him in a specific game. Much like former Northwestern star turned Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, Skoronski has a great athletic profile. 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. He opted out of Kentucky's TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Iowa, though, which means he will turn his attention immediately toward the draft. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror come draft time, too. 1) Bijan Robinson, Texas2) Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama3) Tank Bigsby, Auburn4) Sean Tucker, Syracuse5) Zach Charbonnet, UCLA6) Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh7) Zach Evans, Ole Miss8) Blake Corum, Michigan9) Camerun Peoples, Appalachian State10) Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins run. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. Clark Phillips III was dominant in the Rose Bowl in his last outing last year and has top-tier speed at the position. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 20 | Career starts: 28 He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin (161)5. After sitting behind Mac Jones in his freshman year at Alabama, Young took over during the 2021 season -- and his sophomore campaign was one of the most prolific in program history. Jones is very appealing because of his agility and natural footwork in pass protection. But let's dive in to see where things stand at the moment. 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. Israel Abanikanda makes the top 10 on this list as the Pittsburgh zone-rushing scheme should see him break free on more than a few occasions in 2022. He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins and Jets try to run. Utah sports two in the top 10 as Brant Kuithe and Dalton Kincaid are truly weapons in the Utes offense. What's next? 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