A big part of that equation will be next year's NFL draft, set to start April 27 in Kansas City. WebNFL Draft Player Rankings - 2023. For more: Top 10 DTs in the 2023 NFL Draft include Bryan Bresee and Jalen Carter, 1) Noah Sewell, Oregon2) Trenton Simpson, Clemson3) Henry TooToo, Alabama4) Jalen Graham, Purdue5) Ivan Pace Jr., Miami (OH)6) Kam Arnold, Boston College7) Demarvion Overshown, Texas8) Justin Flowe, Oregon9) Owen Pappoe, Auburn10) Jack Campbell, Iowa. Weight Lbs 337lbs. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror for the draft process, too. He is a big corner who goes after big plays in the Trevon Diggs mold but could benefit from more consistent coverage. 2 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. 2023 NFL Draft Quarterback Elimination Chamber: Bryce Young vs. C.J. From the college perspective, here are all the top position players. Harrison is a physically impressive prospect with a great frame and wingspan to hold up well. He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. Ringo is an extremely athletic and physical corner, using every bit of size and frame well in aggressive coverage. McGuire can expand on winning on the pass rush with his physicality and relentless, assets that also make him strong vs. the run. Those facts will be hindrances to his time at the NFL. He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. QB Hot Board | First-round grades Tucker is a strong, compact sometimes explosive runner who needs to get better with blocking and receiving. He's really found his groove with Caleb Williams as his QB. He'll need to work on his route-running and consistency in the NFL. It allows him to beat offensive tackles off their spot and hurry the quarterback through their reads before hitting their drop. He can work within an explosive passing game with accuracy but also offers some dazzling improv. Bainivalu is develop great appeal as a swing backup because of his size inside and blocking versatility. What's next? Behind Carter, ClemsonsBryan Bresee and Tyler Davis could form the countrys top duo at any position if theyre both healthy in 2022. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins and Jets try to run. Here are the top 10 draft-eligible prospects at every position in college football. Standout trait: Accuracy to all levels of the field is Stroud's signature trait. How do the top players at every position stack up? Will Levis also closed the gap on the rest and surpassed all but 1A and 1B in C.J. Levis was ranked as the second-best recruit overall in Connecticut in 2018 (three-star player). He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. 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 can still become a little refined in his technique all-around. He battles with his hands like a heavyweight boxer and has length for days. For more: Top 10 RBs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs reign supreme, 1) Kayshon Boutte, LSU2) Quentin Johnston, TCU3) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State4) Jordan Addison, USC5) Josh Downs, North Carolina6) Parker Washington, Penn State7) A.T. Perry, Wake Forest8) Cedric Tillman, Tennessee9) Zay Flowers, Boston College10) Jermaine Burton, Alabama. 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. 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. 3 signal-caller in our college QB rankings: Clayton Tune. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 70 players overall, position rankings. 7 overall (OT1). Bryce Young, the 2021 Heisman trophy winner is our top-ranked player. Meet top names | Most polarizing Hyatt has great speed as a dynamic field-stretching big-play threat. He has refined his game well in a more dynamic offense. Johnston made an impact early on, averaging 22.1 yards per catch as a freshman. He'll be 26 during the playoffs next year though, and there's not anything special about his game from a traits perspective., Robinson is every bit as special as Saquon Barkley except for pure speed. 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. In conjunction with the release of our consensus Top 300 Big Board, here are the top 10 players at every He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. As the college football season has arrived, the 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer. Young | Stroud | Levis | Anderson Kincaid is a versatile pass-catcher with great athleticism, hands and route-running skills for the position but needs some good work on blocking skills. He's light on his feet for his size, a quick cutter who can shoot through holes. He can take over games with his speed, quickness and route-running. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. Who is Levis? He is not all-star-eligible and will prepare for the scouting combine, up first in his pre-draft schedule. 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 2021. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Cast aside your Ohio State objections. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. Plus, we took each analyst's overall rankings, averaged them out and came up with a consensus top-10 ranking for the 2023 class. 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. Tillman is the classic size-speed perimeter vertical threat who also finishes well in the end zone. 1-rated tackle in the 2020 class after receiving the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year Award. Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. Who is Porter? The best player in the draft could very well be a defensive lineman, and Will Anderson Jr. has the right stuff to challenge that for that title. 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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. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 25.8. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 310 pounds) The Bulldogs' repeat national championship front had a clear Washington is getting buzz for his strong, physical frame for blocking plus receiving upside. He just put up impressive regular-season numbers for the Mustangs (96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs). Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. White has some off-charts athleticism for his size at the position with key being a lot more all-around refinement for his game. Once again, its important to note that this is a very early list. What's next? Hall has the suddenness, quickness and explosiveness to excel in the NFL and can raise his stock with a smooth pre-draft season. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Standout trait: He has a natural ability to penetrate the first level and cause instant disruption. Starting all 13 games, he led the Wildcats to a 10-win season and became only the seventh player in program history to surpass 3,000 yards of total offense. Paris Johnson, Ohio State (21)3. Max Duggan would run in the short touchdown a couple of plays later. Robinson exceeds the expected value for a running back, and Gibbs comes equipped with game-changing elusiveness. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 40 Eli Ricks drops a bit because rumor has it he hasnt grasped the starting nod at Alabama and may get jumped by underclassmen for reps in his first season in Tuscaloosa. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis and the rest of the quarterback class? His 16.0% pressure percentage is the fourth-best rate among all defenders in the country. He still has room to grow his game while in coverage. Flowers was a bright spot in a rough season for the Eagles with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs. WebCORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid first-rounder for the position. The 2023 NFL draft class is loaded with talent, from three exceptional quarterback prospects to potential generational defensive players to immediate impact game-breakers on offense. 2023 NFL Draft Top Prospects First Look: Quarterbacks 1 CJ Stroud, Ohio State 6-3, 218 2 Bryce Young, Alabama 6-0, 194 3 DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson 6-4, 250 4 His impact goes far beyond just normal pass-rushing talent, as hes an incredibly gifted and well-rounded athlete off the edge with elite versatility. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. Remember, Barkley ran 4.40 at 230 pounds in 2018., Gibbs is underrated. Jarrett is a route-running and hands technician who can settle into a strong slot receiving role in the NFL. Welcome to the 2022 NFL Draft prospects universe. A new name at the top here as well as Ohio State guard Paris Johnson Jr. is kicking out to left tackle in 2022. He moved on to Kentucky as a graduate transfer prior to the 2021 season and made an instant impact. Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. Stevenson has appeal has an attacking cover man with great physicality, which also helps him vs. the run. -- Miller, Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 28 He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. 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. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. He is solid against the run and will try to follow Kyle Hamilton well into the NFL. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid 28d Mel Kiper Jr., +3 More Sources: Lakers to reassess 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. 2022 stats: Porter had 25 tackles and 11 pass breakups this season. Forty Time Secs 5.40. Jump to: Charbonnet is your classic old-school between-the-tackles back with some juice, and Miller's contact balance make him a fun watch on film. Rice is a strong receiver with great hands with savvy and versatile route-running skills. He also can get to the quarterback inside and is relentless in working his blocker. Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, and many eyes will be on him against Ohio State in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Palmer is a speedy field-stretching deep threat who could learn how to use his body better to run tighter routes. McDonald is a long and athletic pass rusher with relentless in getting after the quarterback and has untapped potential if he can stronger vs. the run and improve his moves. He is a willing, strong run blocker with the mentality for it but he needs some refinement to be more effective in that area. A new home for Michael Thomas? Jordan and Matt dove in on each prospect's background, standout traits and draft stock. Harrison has the ideal frame and athleticism to become a dominant pro pass rusher with better usage of footwork, technique and leverage. Rice is a strong receiver with great hands plus savvy and versatile route-running skills. Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. 2 overall (DT1). 2022 stats: Johnston has caught 53 passes for 903 yards and five touchdowns, while averaging 17 yards per catch. Jones is very appealing because of his agility and natural footwork in pass protection. Ranks: Kiper | McShay | Positional Insane poise. O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida (15)4. 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. Although, Siaki Ika and Jaxon Player have a chance to encroach on their dominance in their first season together in Waco. 2022 stats: Robinson rushed for a career-best 1,580 yards (6.1 per carry) and 18 touchdowns, and he added two receiving TDs on 19 catches. Henley covers a lot of ground with his speed but is best suited as a two-down run defender. Stroud and Bryce Young. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. From his size to his field-stretching speed, Johnston profiles well as a potential perimeter No. Stroud vs. Anthony Richardson and More, Top XFL Quarterbacks 2023: Jordan Taamu Looks To Hold Off Ben DiNucci for Top Spot, Final 2023 Senior Bowl QB Rankings: Jake Haener Rises Above the Rest. Top 10 RBs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs reign supreme, Top 10 WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Kayshon Boutte fending off tense competition at WR1, Top 10 TE in the 2023 NFL Draft: Cameron Latu, Jaheim Bell lead the chase behind Michael Mayer, Top 10 OTs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Paris Johnson Jr. supersedes all others, Top 10 iOL in the 2023 NFL Draft: Layden Robinson, OCyrus Torrence lead a wide-open class, Top 10 EDGEs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Will Anderson Jr. sits atop a talented podium, Top 10 DTs in the 2023 NFL Draft include Bryan Bresee and Jalen Carter, Top 10 LB in the 2023 NFL Draft: Noah Sewell and Trenton Simpson battle at the top, Top 10 CBs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Kelee Ringos ceiling gives him the edge, Top 10 S in the 2023 NFL Draft: JL Skinner starts the season as the superior safety prospect, Top 10 K/P in the 2023 NFL Draft: Harrison Mevis, Michael Turk kick-start the season as favorites. 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. 2022 stats: Stroud has thrown for 3,340 yards and 37 touchdowns with 6 interceptions, while posting an 87.7 Total QBR. He uses both his hands and feet to win his battles. Log in here. He covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. We pulled together top-five rankings at every single position from our four NFL draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller. Charbonnet can be helpful in an NFL committee as as strong power runner who takes good advantage of good blocking and also can get some tough yards after contact. Standout trait: Young's overall poise really stands out. To'oToo is the typical athletic and rangy 3-4 linebacker for NIck Saban. 1 on the interior of the offensive line as Texas A&M G Layden Robinson takes top honors. 1 begin. He just needs to work on his decision-making and mechanics to become more consistent and accurate in the NFL. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. Jump to: Hooker has ideal size and backs that up with a zippy arm, quick release and good overall accuracy. Smith is a productive and disruptive nose tackle made for reliable run stuffing and also making some big plays in the backfield. He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. Brown has show good physicality, coverage savvy and versatility to say he can play either nickel corner or safety well in the NFL. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | A new No. 2022 stats: Levis threw for 2,406 yards and 19 touchdowns with 10 interceptions, while posting a 60.2 Total QBR. Make Your Picks. He just needs more experience to become a more well-rounded sack artist. Tippmann is a savvy, well-rounded blocker who could get better by improving his agility and footwork in relation to his strength. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Wilson is a versatile pass rusher with a massive frame. Copyright 2019-2023. Anderson led the nation in tackles for loss and sacks last season as he was a clear 10.5 tackles for loss ahead of the next closest. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. 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. Doesn't have an imposing frame -- which is fine in today's NFL. 15 overall (WR3). 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. Despite missing time last season, Boutte still impressed with lackluster quarterback play. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks 1 Bryce Young Alabama 2 CJ Stroud Ohio State 3 Anthony Richardson Florida 4 Will Levis He also can get to the quarterback inside and is relentless in working his blocker. Theres a new No. 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. You'd think he's already been coached by Dante Scarnecchia by watching him deploy his hands and reset in pass protection. He's ready to startm and thrive as a rookie on the edge., Johnson feels like a super high floor blockers because of his athleticism and power combination. Smith-Njigba is following in the massive playmaking footsteps of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson as a complete go-to receiver for Stroud. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. C.J. Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 310 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. He has posted 7.5 sacks in a breakout season for the Wildcats. A five-star prospect coming out of Rancho Cucamonga (California), Stroud went on to be a two-year starter and two-time Heisman finalist at Ohio State. Phillips has also jumped into the first-round conversation with his strong ballhawking skills and six interceptions for the Utes. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. He was the 2022 Doak Walker Award winner, a unanimous All-American and a two-time first-team All-Big 12 performer (2021, 2022). 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 earlier first-round consideration. 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). Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. On film I saw not just a vertical weapon but a gazelle in the open field not exactly easy to corral and bring to the turf. His 21 run stops are tied for ninth in the FBS. 11 overall (CB1). He covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. How do their evaluations differ, and which players are the unanimous No. Standout trait: Levis has an easy throwing motion that enables him to get plenty of velocity behind his throws. 1 pick. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. Over the past three seasons, he has taken over the SEC record book and compiled numerous awards, earning SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors (twice), the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (twice), the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lott Trophy and unanimous All-American honors (twice). A first-team All-Big Ten selection this season, Porter is likely to be the first Penn State defensive back to ever be chosen in the first round of the NFL draft. Wypler is a reliable athletic pass protector who needs to get stronger to hold up better as an NFL run blocker. Standout trait: Robinson's contact balance is a rare trait, allowing him to bounce off tacklers and evade would-be tacklers in space with awesome balance, body control and power. Murphy has terrific smarts, instincts and moves to help maximize his production. Wilson is a versatile pass rusher with a massive frame. He can still become a little refined in his technique all-around. 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. Cedric Tillman and Jermaine Burton look to have the most to gain in 2022. Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position: Quarterback. 2022 stats: Young has thrown for 3,007 yards and 27 touchdown passes with 5 interceptions, while posting an 83.6 Total QBR. Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin (161)5. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. No matter the moment of the game, he plays with the same heartbeat. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. He's raw. Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. Richardson has off-the-charts athleticism and the arm to deliver all of the throws with zip and touch. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. 1. Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. He has declared for the draft and will bypass the Longhorns' Valero Alamo Bowl against Washington. He just needs a little more work on technique and run support. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. Anudike-Uzomah is a long, strong pass rusher who uses his smarts, instincts and variety of moves to get to the quarterback while working on becoming a little more explosive. Dude flies, is sneaky elusive, and catches the rock comfortably. Joseph is a flat-out playmaker on the ball with dynamic athleticism and speed to cover all over the field. He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. He will be hard to pass up at No. All Rights Reserved. Robinson is headed to be a reliable zone cover man with the strength, effort and tackling to be helpful vs. the run, too. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. 1 wideout challenges. We'll see how Robinson runs -- if he does at all -- this week in Indy. Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. He came into 2022 with a lot of hype and lived up to it as a first-team all-conference selection. Evans has great speed, quickness and burst. Mims makes big plays and does it both ways: Stretching the field deep and also showing the toughness and quickness to be a major force after the catch. Born in Henderson, Texas, he was a three-star recruit and the No. He's not perfect. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 125 players overall, position rankings, SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. Wright is pretty close to the total package. Sam LaPorta, Iowa (145)4. 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 Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4) Bryce QB | RB | FB | WR | TE These are the top 100 prospects who will be The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror come draft time, too. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 194 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. The center class has rounded into shape quite nicely as five of the top nine prospects on the inside project as a center in the NFL. Who is Johnson? As the calendar once again turns to mid January, more than half of the NFL teams need to think first how they can improve themselves in the 2023 offseason after not making the 2022 plaoffs. Robinson created 90 missed tackles this season, tops in the country. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. Position: quarterback behind his throws at each offensive position: quarterback Levis... 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