Witherspoon may not have the size of others on this list, but none can hold a candle to his performance this past fall. Good in deep zone coverage. He will have to compete as a nickelback and be a star on special teams to win a roster spot. Im worried about his upper body strength. NFL Draft Buzz is on the lookout for new contributors who would like a chance showcase their perspectives on the NFL draft. 2/11/23: In 2022, Phillips totaled 24 tackles, six interceptions and six passes defended. Good press ability. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can be too feisty, as the TCU corner was flagged 14 times this past season. Excellent man coverage ability, especially while working downfield. Williams might fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. However, teams like that Garner is big and a pretty good mover for his size. Capable zone coverage athlete. Understands positioning well. He entered the 2023 NFL Draft after the season. Banks is the first of many big corners on this list. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. HT: 6002WT: 1904-star (0.8971) Super Redshirt Junior from Christian Brothers College (St. Louis, MO)Cam Brown was recruited to Ohio State as a wide receiver but made the switch to cornerback during his time in Columbus. Good tackler, great considering the position group. However, Stevenson had some uneven performances and had some issues playing off man coverage, which Miami had him doing often. Player Summary 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 level.. He plays with a physical edge despite being just 180 pounds. Excellent zone coverage ability. Teams thought he had a shot at being an early-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft before the injury. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. His frame is very slim. Doesnt interfere with other zones, trusts the players around him. Quick to react back to the ball. Your articles are very helpful to me. A strong upper body thats evident immediately. HT: 6016WT: 1924-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA)Joey Porter Jr is the son of NFL standout linebacker Joey Porter, and while he doesnt have his fathers size, he plays with his physicality and relentlessness. Very reactive athlete. He was targeted 63 times but allowed just 22 catches for 206 yards with three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings. Could draw a lot of flags at the NFL level. Good hips, changes direction is small and large increments very well. He positions himself very well to make a play on the football if the ball comes his way. Off-ball linebackers to watch for the 2023 NFL draft Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri Kris Abrams-Draine was one of the top wide receivers in the 2020 recruiting cycle, grading as a three-star. Last year's cornerback class might have spoiled evaluators. Pro quarterbacks and receivers will test his lack of discipline with double moves, and confusing bunches to see if Banks' lack of discipline comes back to bite him. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. In 2021, Boykin notched 24 tackle, an interception and four passes broken up. After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. Call 1-800-Gambler. One of the deepest CB classes in recent memory: Even with 10 prospects listed below, there is still top-100 cornerbacks on PFF's draft board that didn't make the list. Here are the class' top cornerbacks and safeties. In 2020, he had 32 tackles, and in 2019, he had 35 stops, three interceptions and a pass broken up. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. His strengths are mostly in zone coverage, where he can sit back and play ballhawk like he did over the last few years at Syracuse. Not a defender that I would want matched up in a 1v1 in space. In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. Rankings the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback prospects with all of their scouting reports linked to their draft profile. Super informed fan? 2/11/23: Wright was a solid cornerback for the Beavers over the past two seasons. He missed over a month with a knee injury. Can be a matchup negator. Not only does Gonzalez have the prototypical length teams are looking for to match up with taller receivers, but he also has elite speed. Very physical defender with some power behind his tackle. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. He missed only three of 61 tackle attempts this past fall. Solid recognition ability. Ringo is only a fit for press-man corner in the NFL. He struggles against faster receivers to get into position, still very strong in this regard. The play below does a good job of encapsulating what I mean: Brah I just started watching Cam Smiths film and this is the first play I see???????? Decent upper body strength and should be stronger than most of the players in the class at his position. College Junior Penn State. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-pounds. Banks has all the physical traits of an All-Pro cornerback. He also could be a candidate to gain weight and move to safety. On 136 career tackle attempts, Branch has missed only two. He is not the most physical, but he uses his hands and length very effectively. 2 corner for Northwestern, and he totaled 48 tackles and six passes defended. 1 overall pick for the 2023 NFL is for sale. Hes allowed 72 receptions from 184 targets (39.1%) for 975 yards (5.2 yards per target) with five interceptions and 29 pass breakups. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates a win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. Hence, teams feel Banks needs some development. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. A potential knock on Porter is the lack of big plays and interceptions, but part of that is attributed to teams not throwing his direction very much. Id like to see him play with better discipline. And Witherspoon did it all while playing man coverage more often than any other cornerback in the draft class 560 of the 738 defensive snaps Witherspoon played this past fall came with a man coverage call. Brents had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Hes a sticky & twitchy corner. Ricks is just a touch on the thin side for the position and lacks the long speed to be a top-of-the-draft cornerback. He had a lot of missed tackles in 2022 and teams were disappointed in his tape compared to his 2021 performance. H Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. 3 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL draft. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he has ideal size for the position in the NFL. 2/11/23: Banks is a natural cover corner with speed, height, strength, quick feet, and agility. He could help himself with strong combine and pro day workouts. Struggles to recognize play concepts quickly. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Thats the biggest thing that could keep him out of the first round if indeed he slides out of the top 31. His ability to thrive despite his small stature is especially impressive. 6/30/22: Trice was limited to four tackles in 2021 after a knee injury in practice cost him the season. Solid use of his length and arms to press. HT: 5111WT: 1903-star (0.8276) Super Redshirt Sophomore from Hickory Ridge (Harrisburg, NC)Garrett Williams has been on the radar over the last couple of years. He positions himself well. Ringo had a bit of a slow start to the season but has rebounded nicely enough. Has the athleticism to run with fast receivers. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. Reacts quickly to the ball and attacks the catch point. He also recorded eight passes broken up alongside 43 tackles. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. This some excellent mirror and matching from Deonte Banks. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. Lets receivers go in the open field when he needs to come up with big tackles. Its a good year to be in need of coverage help. Wrights damning weakness is his lack of speed, which is noticeable in almost every facet of his game. Ricks is talented, but maybe he should have returned for his senior year to improve before going pro. Changes direction beautifully. Team sources love Witherspoon's cover skills in that he can run the route and prevent separation. CB1 Joey Porter Jr vs Ohio State pic.twitter.com/bo6hkz4zxQ, James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 25, 2022. He recorded 52 tackles, one interception, seven passes broken up, one forced fumble and one sack on the year. He has good height, strength, and speed to run. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. Oftentimes very much underpursues the play. Looks like a strong man-coverage cornerback. (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. A redshirt freshman on Georgia's dominant National Championship defense, Ringo sealed the Bulldogs title win with a pick-six late in the fourth quarter. He's a stud. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. Offers no upside. 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings includes a prospect ranking, a breakdown of scouting for the position, key questions about the position, and a link to learn more.. 2023 NFL Mock Draft Cornerback Rankings: Joey Porter Jr., Penn State; Devon Witherspoon, Illinois; Christian Gonzalez, Oregon; Kelee Ringo, Georgia 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings - NFL Draft Blitz NFL Draft Blitz 2023 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes 1. He also could have sufficient versatility to play safety as well as cornerback at the next level. 2023 NFL Draft Top Pro Prospects By Position: Pre-2022 NFL Draft. CLEVELAND, Ohio When you think of the best defenses in college football last season, the first names that pop into your head may be teams like Georgia. 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings: Round 1 targets 5. While Blackmon has not gotten a lot of media attention, he definitely made himself some money in Mobile. Not as physical in press as he is when playing other coverages. Porter has excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. Stevenson is a high-floor corner who has the kind of man coverage traits that should translate sooner rather than later. Flashes some solid press coverage ability. 6/30/22: Blades was unimpressive in the 2021 the season. 2022 stats: 23 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 5 passes defensed. CB. He flashed in 2021, when he recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended. Porter plays physically, has good size, is very good in coverage, and has NFL/Football pedigree. Quick reaction to plays. Makes a play at the catch point, too. Lacks control when attempting to make a tackle. pic.twitter.com/tmZromjz0r, Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 16, 2022. Teams are woefully desperate to get capable defenders on the outside and are unafraid to use coveted resources to ensure that. Here is the 2023 NFL Draft prospect watchlist: Cornerbacks. 2/11/23: Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles and 11 passes broken up. Falling in love with the skillset of Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez. 2023 CB Draft Class These are the CBs for the 2023 NFL Draft, listed by last name in alphabetical order: Anthony Adams, Portland State Kiefer Askew, John Carroll Alex Austin, Oregon State Wright was okay at the Senior Bowl. Excellent when covering the deep ball, and stays in the hip pocket. 21+ and present in Ohio. Banks had a solid debut as a freshman in 2019, recording 28 tackles, an interception and two passes broken up. Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. 2/11/23: Blackmon had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, which really helped him. The big question with Phillips will be size because NFL teams' preseason measurements have him checking in at 5-foot-9, 184 pounds. The top 2023 Cornerback prospects available for the 2023 NFL Draft. You want him around the ball with how lights-out he is as a tackler. Original: 1. Looks very comfortable in his zone, positions very well. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State HT: 6016 WT: 192 4-star (0.8969) Super Redshirt Sophomore from North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) Wants to engage and get involved with contact. Bennett could fit best as a slot corner in the NFL. Phillips is a dynamic ball hawk with instincts in coverage, but teams view Phillips as a slot corner only, which pushes him down lower in the 2023 NFL Draft. Porter is a long, physical outside corner whos in the middle of a career year. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). His 19 targets resulted in only six catches for 77 yards, and he broke up five passes. Uses the sideline well. In 2019 and 2018, he put up modest production. Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. He recorded 11 pass breakups, 24 tackles and three interceptions in 2021. When he locates the ball, which he normally does, he is excellent. Will help effectively in run defense. CB. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. 6/30/22: Boykin is a big cornerback and could also get consideration to move to safety depending on how he runs and if pro teams think he can tackle. Hes a lot of good things but doesnt seem to have a defining great trait. Very handsy in coverage, concerning how many flags he drew. Does a good job keeping in position and preventing the throw from coming his direction. Does need to do a better job of locating the football in the air when in man coverage. Fairly explosive athlete. NFL scouting is always an inexact science that relies on guesswork more than the community wants you to believe. Like Gonzalez, Porter Jr. has imposing length for the corner position. Along with a good skill set, Jones displays solid instincts and is a willing tackler. Robinson put together his best season in 2021 with 84 tackles four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three passes defended. Cuts off the upfield well from the receiver. As a sophomore, Maryland only played five games because of COVID-19, and Banks had 11 tackles with a breakup. The Illini have not had a player go in the first round since defensive end Whitney Mercilus and wide receiver A.J. More about Smith: Smith posted back-to-back seasons where quarterbacks completed fewer than 50% of their passes thrown in his direction according to PFF. He notched 11 tackles and an interception for the Tigers in 2021. Ricks comes with injury concerns that will see him slip. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. Hes an incredible athlete with a track background from high school. Johnson went down with an injury against Alabama, and while he missed a good portion of the season, he played well in the final weeks of the year. HT: 6005WT: 1853-star (0.8668) Super Junior from Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)Kyu Blue Kelly was a very popular prospect entering the COVID year, but seems to have been forgotten as the PAC-12 initially canceled their season and Kelly wasnt eligible at the time until after the 2021 season. Height Feet 6-2. He missed three games with injury and missed more time over targeting penalties. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 1. pic.twitter.com/lNdNN6F2fp, Derrick (@Steelers_DB) January 13, 2023. One of the biggest risers this season, Jones has shown a very mature playstyle through 10 weeks. At 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds, Gonzalez has the kind of size everyone is looking for in a boundary corner. Struggles to tackle bigger receivers. Has some physicality to his game but its really not his strength. 6/30/22: Phillips is a talented cover corner who can run the route and prevent separation. With Colorado in 2021, he collected 53 tackles and five passes broken up. Cam Smith, South Carolina Big board rank: 12 After producing three picks and nine pass breakups last season, Smith is simply being avoided by quarterbacks this season. Solid overall athlete. HT: 5115WT: 2144-star (0.9831) Super Junior from Miami Southridge (Homestead, FL)A transfer from Georgia. Struggles to control the tackle and doesnt consistently show a lot of upper-body strength. Rather than returning to Syracuse, Williams decided to enter the draft, and he will have a medical red flag with teams. Gonzalez notched 25 tackles and five breakups during the COVID-19-abbreviated season. Trice's past tape was good enough to land him a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list. Typically works into a mirror/trail out of press. Sources say Robinson is a good player, but undersized. Id like to see him shed blocks better. CORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT 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. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 18.2. Tends to under pursue slightly. Ringo could end up being a riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Browns reduce Pro Bowl returner Jakeem Grant Sr.s cap charge after Achilles tear to give him a chance in camp, Browns free agency targets: One player from each AFC North team, Questions for Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry at next weeks NFL combine: Orange and Brown Talk. He is a big corner with ball skills. Over the previous two seasons, Kelly totaled 55 tackles and six passes broken up. In his first season, he was a freshman All-American with four interceptions and four pass-breakups on only 28 targets. The previous season, he totaled 44 tackles, two picks and eight passes broken up. Updated: Jul 28, 2022 10:39 AM EDT. The 2023 NFL Combine is underway, with the first prospects arriving in their positional groups on Monday. He recorded 62 tackles in 2019 and followed that up with 74 of them in 2020. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. Late in the season, Jones saw only 19 targets all season, so there were not a lot of plays for teams to evaluate him on. PFF's Big Board for the 2023 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. He's got ideal size at 6-1 and 200 lbs and was 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 level. Aspiring college or profootball journalist? pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. 2/11/23: Johnson is a big cornerback who showed some ball skills as a senior, picking up 12 passes broken up and two interceptions. 1 corner in the draft. 2/11/23: The 6-foot, 195-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. Plays his tech well. 7/17/21: Moss has good size for the NFL, but faces speed concerns. Johnson is a unique safety at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Good overall ability, not particularly great at anything. Can throw people around when he needs to. 4-star Cornerback in high school, the #33 ranked CB in the class of 2019. ?pic.twitter.com/uEr98vuFUa, PFF College (@PFF_College) November 7, 2021. Porter fits best in a scheme where hes asked to play more zone coverage than man, although he is capable in both. Relies on his athleticism to make up for any mistakes that he has. In 2021, he collected 49 tackles, an interception and two passes defended. He led the Ducks in interceptions last season and established himself as the clear No. He looks like a walked-out linebacker at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, and he plays with that kind of physicality on the outside. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Find out where your favorite Cornerbacks stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder is a big cornerback who possesses a lot of upside. HT: 6021WT: 2003-star (0.8682) JUCO Super Senior from Laney College (Union City, CA)Rejzohn Wright wasnt recruited coming out of high school, taking only some light interest from San Jose State while not receiving a single offer. Plays the catch point very well. Promising press coverage ability. Very solid speed, especially for the position. Played more shell coverage than anything. 6/30/22: In 2021, Ringo had 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up. Abrams-Draine is a former wide receiver turned cornerback. Williams played 49-of-170 coverage snaps this past fall in man coverage only 20 of which were in press. Just doesnt have traits or tools that make him reliable in space. Rush could be better now that he has a year of starting experience. Turns and locates the football very well. Click on the "DRAFT PROFILE" link to view the scouting report of your favorite 2023 NFL Draft prospect. Handles fakes and double moves very well. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. Porter is a high football IQ cornerback with the kind of size and physicality everyone is looking for. The good news is that not only were those four starts stupendous but also, hes been a starter since his freshman year at, You dont need to watch too much more than the. Catch up with our positional rankings here. 2/11/23: Jones collected 33 tackles and two passes broken up in 2022. Led all NFL media in draft rumor accuracy in '15 , '16 , '17 , '18 , '20 , and '21 Led all NFL media in correct picks for the 2017 and 2019 NFL Drafts He could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and end up becoming a pro starter. Finds his assignment quickly and with ease. Does a good job with his jam technique, keeps solid positioning, and reacts to the receiver well. I, Hi! A very quick and very confident cover co Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Williams shows excellent ball skills w Changes directions with ease and has the frame to hold up at any spot in the secondary. Hes allowed only six catches on 11 targets for 72 yards. The junior is an instinctive corner who runs the route and prevents separation. 2/11/23: Witherspoon played well for Illinois in 2022, recording 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups. Below . Banks keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. Good hips, flips them around well. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Witherspoon may not have an elite physical skill set for the position, but his senior-year tape was as good as we've seen in our nine years of college grading. Hes a tremendous tackler who could excel in a zone scheme where hes asked to come up and make plays in the flats. Big Board | QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | OC | DT | DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S. Rankings the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback prospects with all of their scouting reports linked to their draft profile. I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. For a big cornerback, Banks has very nice hips to turn and run downfield with speed receivers. All Scouts Average Position Rank 3. Does well typically using the sideline as a second defender. However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. Tends to play trail technique and is effectively in doing so. Flashes some ability but struggles to position and tends to lay out to make stops. 2/11/23: Smith is the latest Gamecocks corner with potential No. Smith can be productive from any alignment and in any role. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. That was all I knew about him. Adequate speed for the position as a zone coverage defender. The only real concern with Witherspoon is that he doesnt have the elite speed teams might want out of an elite corner. Relentless. This is an absolutely loaded class with three potential top-10 talents, . Played more man coverage in the red zone and looked good. Doesnt let head fakes or fancy releases throw him off. Witherspoon is all but a guarantee to end that 11-year drought. ???? He really struggled in his matchup with USC's Jordan Addison, but Kelly had a decent week at the Senior Bowl. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerback. Quarterbacks only completed 35.5% of their passes to receivers covered by Witherspoon last season according to Pro Football Focus. Great job slipping through the rub/switch release. 2/11/23: Ringo totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes broken up in 2022. Typically in a position to make a play. All rights reserved (About Us). Recovers extremely well. Hes just not a fit for every team and will be best for a defense that plays plenty of man coverage. All Scouts Average Position Rank 1. 2/11/23: Banks didn't play until late September and only played in two games, recording five tackles. 5Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Jones has great length for a cornerback, standing 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. Tends to be a little handsy in man coverage not overly impressed with his positioning. For other positions: QB RB WR TE OT OG/C EDGE DL LB CB S Clark Phillips, Utah Utes After joining Utah as a four-star recruit, Phillips started right away. Not afraid to hit people. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. pic.twitter.com/yJwMzFQJuA. Team sources think Ringo is big, fast, and can play the ball. Good zone ability. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. * No. Typically likes to get hands-on and switches to a mirror technique. Brings the hit power. 6/30/22: Banks returned to the field in October 2021 and only saw limited playing time for Ohio State. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. NFL draft season is nearly upon us. Has some upper-body strength. Blackmon is probably the top man coverage cornerback prospect in this class. 6/30/22: Still broke into the starting lineup as a freshman in the COVID-19 shortened season, collecting 20 tackles and eight passes broken up. Lack of top-end speed could prevent him from making as much of an impact on the boundary. He had two picks in 2020 and 2018. He notched two interceptions per year over the last two seasons. Devon Witherspoon working in the slot, playing a little outside shade inch technique. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. Can get sucked away by big play threats and stars. HT: 5116WT: 180Not recruited Super Junior from Pine Forest (Pensacola, FL)Devon Witherspoon was not heavily recruited coming out of high school and was mostly overlooked by Power 5 schools. Changes direction seemingly at will and has the capability to make incredible plays with his change of direction ability. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 6/30/22: Williams has been a dependable corner for Syracuse over the past two seasons, He recorded 64 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2020. One of the best things he does is reading the route and then reacting when the ball comes his way. 2/11/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. Gets up to speed quickly. CORNERBACKS 1. With his coverage ability, Blackmon could be a second-day pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 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