He just needs to work more on his agility and technique as a pass protector. He's humongous at 6-5 and 342 pounds with arms over 34 inches. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks. But he still played in 11 games (seven starts), and it was obvious that the Bulldogs' defense is on another level when he is up the middle. He still has room to grow his game while in coverage. Brooks is getting more attention as a productive and disruptive inside pass rusher after his good work at the Senior Bowl. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 125 players 1. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Despite the nickname, Dell is more of a diminutive dasher for the position his big-play juice and versatility to become an open-field rushing hybrid. He's not heavy-footed, which separates him from many blockers from the Sooners program. Ranks: Kiper | McShay | Positional Some prospects are leaps and bounds ahead of others in their evaluations, while others weve just begun to study. Young has wild creative skills. Roy has a nice blend of power and athleticism for his size but could use to grow a lot as an inside pass rusher. Latu is a smart versatile blocking tight end who has a chunk of untapped upside as a receiver. 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. Story originally appeared on College Football News. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. Skinner has a quiet reserve about him but brings the lumber with calculated shots. Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. Become an Insider to access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis. Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. Rice is a strong receiver with great hands with savvy and versatile route-running skills. 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. Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 194 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. He paces the class that features a ton of elite talent on the backend, including Notre Dames Brandon Joseph, who has a chance to make an even bigger name for himself with the Fighting Irish in 2022. 2023 NFL Draft rankings are here. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Meet top names | Most polarizing Throw out your feelings on Justin Fields or any Buckeyes quarterback who has come before. He can be a speedy slot or outside option in the NFL with great quickness in open field and toughness after the catch. Utah sports two in the top 10 as Brant Kuithe and Dalton Kincaid are truly weapons in the Utes offense. The top of the tight end class remains the same as Michael Mayer is a do-it-all monster. -- Miller, Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 28 Evans has great speed, quickness and burst. Dalton Kincaid, Utah (27)2. Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 23 | Career starts: 26 NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Clark Phillips III was dominant in the Rose Bowl in his last outing last year and has top-tier speed at the position. Much like former Northwestern star turned Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, Skoronski has a great athletic profile. 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. Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. Doesn't have an imposing frame -- which is fine in today's NFL. Smith is a smart cover man who makes a lot of plays on the ball with the capacity to play inside, outside or safety. 2022 stats: Wilson finished his year with 72 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 7 sacks. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. A new home for Michael Thomas? The race to be the top linebacker will be a fun one to watch as Noah Sewell and Trenton Simpson each have elite traits and incredible athleticism. 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. Dude flies, is sneaky elusive, and catches the rock comfortably. Carter is not eligible for any postseason all-star contests, but Georgia is the No. In two seasons of starts, he has eclipsed the six-touchdown mark three times and has six games of five touchdowns thrown. He has refined his game well in a more dynamic offense. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. Ojulari uses his smarts, instincts, array of moves and classic finishing burst to win as a pass rusher. Robinson topped the 100-yard mark 18 times in his college career, including in nine of his final 10 collegiate games. 3-ranked defensive tackle in the country). He used his return to school to become a more reliable run supporter and better tackler. He allowed only 3.7 yards per passing attempt as the primary defender, the fifth-best mark in the country. Henley covers a lot of ground with his speed but is best suited as a two-down run defender. 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Moore/Deebo Samuel WR in a RB's body., 1. I trust him the most as a passer. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (6-0, 194 pounds) Young has special athleticism and 1-rated tackle in the 2020 class after receiving the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year Award. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, F1 season preview: Who's hot and who's not, Breaking down the latest in 2024 football recruiting, from top commits to March visits, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011, LIVE Transfer Talk: Gvardiol, Bellingham named Real Madrid's top transfer targets, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. The 2023 NFL draft class is loaded with talent, from three exceptional quarterback prospects to potential generational defensive players to immediate impact 2022 stats: Johnston has caught 53 passes for 903 yards and five touchdowns, while averaging 17 yards per catch. John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota (72)3. He was the 2022 Doak Walker Award winner, a unanimous All-American and a two-time first-team All-Big 12 performer (2021, 2022). I'm a little concerned about his size and lack of a monster arm., Richardson is big and twitchy and explosive with a bazooka connected to his shoulder. He'll need to work on his route-running and consistency in the NFL. He came out of Mater Dei High School in Pasadena, California, as the top-ranked dual-threat passer in the 2020 class. He could get better by becoming stronger vs. the run. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. Standout trait: His suffocating length allows him to attack wideouts at the line of scrimmage, but Porter also does a good job using it to squeeze and close throwing windows. Who is Johnson? 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. Reed could be a steal as a classic inside reliable possession man. He is not all-star-eligible and will prepare for the scouting combine, up first in his pre-draft schedule. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. Horton will draw more buzz because of his off-charts athleticism and relentless that can be harnessed into better production in the NFL. Who is Robinson? Hooker has ideal size and backs that up with a zippy arm, quick release and good overall accuracy. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. He covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. WebGet the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. But first, Anderson will join Young at the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Kansas State on Dec. 31. From his size to his field-stretching speed, Johnston profiles well as a potential perimeter No. Anderson amassed 10 starts at Alabama with double-digit sacks, including a four-sack performance against Mississippi State in 2021. 1 wideout challenges. Ahead of all the action, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah released his latest ranking of the top 50 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. Battle is a well-rounded cover safety with the speed and quickness needed to stay with inside receivers. He can still become a little refined in his technique all-around. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 222 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. He is solid against the run and will try to follow Kyle Hamilton well into the NFL. Levis, a transfer from Penn State, is a well-rounded prospect who has shown the arm, accuracy and athleticism to be an NFL starter soon. He still has room to grow his game while in coverage. Wilson broke out in 2021 with seven sacks and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's defensive MVP. Who is Johnston? MORE: Is Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. the draft's best defensive player? Turner is a smart and athletic cover man giving him plenty of outside-inside versatility for the NFL. Texas scores first as Bijan Robinson rushes in from 36 yards out. He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. Downs has the athleticism and quickness to make a ton of big plays when working the open field on short-to-intermediate routes, especially after the catch. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 24 He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. How does another solid wide receiver class fill out, and which schools dominate the front seven positions? After months of film study and advanced research, here are Pro Football Networks consensus top players at each respective position. 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 Class. Darnell Washington, Georgia (32), Kincaid has two high-level traits/skills -- he has impossibly good hands and is electric after the catch. The Bulldogs' post-national championship front has had a clear new anchor with Travon Walker, Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt and Quay Walker all finding NFL homes. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He can work within an explosive passing game with accuracy but also offers some dazzling improv. For more: Top 10 iOL in the 2023 NFL Draft: Layden Robinson, OCyrus Torrence lead a wide-open class, 1) Will Anderson Jr., Alabama2) Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame3) Myles Murphy, Clemson4) Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State5) Nolan Smith, Georgia6) BJ Ojulari, LSU7) Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech8) Andre Carter II, Army9) Derick Hall, Auburn10) Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington. 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall, 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. Tillman is the classic size-speed perimeter vertical threat who also finishes well in the end zone. at As the college football season has arrived, the 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer. Remember, Barkley ran 4.40 at 230 pounds in 2018., Gibbs is underrated. 1 wideout challenges. Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. First up in the CFP is Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. 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. 1 begin. He battles with his hands like a heavyweight boxer and has length for days. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. Campbell is a very perceptive inside linebacker prospect who just needs some refinement in his pursuit to remain effective cleaning up in the NFL. 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. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. 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. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4) Bryce Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid-first-rounder for the position. 1 pick. He's rising quickly on a lot of teams' boards. McGuire can expand on winning on the pass rush with his physicality and relentless, assets that also make him strong vs. the run. Scott is a intriguing middle-round speedy vertical threat with some quickness for the slot, too. 6 overall (QB2). And Harrison is more of the classic Oklahoma offensive tackle who's large and wants to physically overwhelm is opponent on every snap. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 243 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. Max Duggan would run in the short touchdown a couple of plays later. He is a willing, strong run blocker with the mentality for it but he needs some refinement to be more effective in that area. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. Young is getting more attention as a straight-up strong and powerful run defender. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. You'd think he's already been coached by Dante Scarnecchia by watching him deploy his hands and reset in pass protection. 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. In conjunction with the release of our consensus Top 300 Big Board, here are the top 10 players at every A big part of that equation will be next year's NFL draft, set to start April 27 in Kansas City. Log in here. Phillips has also jumped into the first-round conversation with his strong ballhawking skills and six interceptions for the Utes. Who are the top cornerbacks, and which rusher leads our analysts' running back rankings? Steve Avila, TCU (76), Oluwatimi doesn't have a first-round athletic profile. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Wilson is a versatile pass rusher with a massive frame. 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 What's next? Flowers was a bright spot in a rough season for the Eagles with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. Can the Lions fix their defense? Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. 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. 1s at their positions? A consensus five-star recruit out of Cincinnati, Johnson was the No. Steen is a very athletic pass protector with a nice frame for it who needs to get more of a feel for more effective run blocking. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think 100 top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Austin has great size and uses it best in single coverage downfield. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. He just needs to work on his decision-making and mechanics to become more consistent and accurate in the NFL. He uses both his hands and feet to win his battles. Standout trait: Accuracy to all levels of the field is Stroud's signature trait. 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. Hyatt has great speed as a dynamic field-stretching big-play threat. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 300 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. Addison is a less-lanky DeVonta Smith. Tucker is a strong, compact sometimes explosive runner who needs to get better with blocking and receiving. 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. 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. But his true breakout year came in 2022, when he started at outside corner in 10 games. Jordan and Matt dove in on each prospect's background, standout traits and draft stock. 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. Ahead of all the action, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah released his latest ranking of the top 50 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. What's next? Who is Anderson? Get a side-by-side look at all four experts' positional breakdowns. Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. How do the top players at every position stack up? Wright is pretty close to the total package. Schmitz has the requisite power/athleticism combination to star at center early in his professional career and, vitally, plus recovery skill. Who is Porter? 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. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. What's next? 2022 stats: Porter had 25 tackles and 11 pass breakups this season. 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. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Robinson is headed to be a reliable zone cover man with the strength, effort and tackling to be helpful vs. the run, too. Smith is another physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. Levis does too, I just feel like he should be further ahead in his maturation by now. Believe or not, the annual selection of the best college prospects is just more than four months away. He finished his college career with 17 pass breakups and an interception. Will Levis also closed the gap on the rest and surpassed all but 1A and 1B in C.J. Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. Young already officially graduated but will play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Kansas State on Saturday. Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama (6-4, 235 pounds) Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Brown has show good physicality, coverage savvy and versatility to say he can play either nickel corner or safety well in the NFL. 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. 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. He needs to get more well-rounded with his movement to remain effective in the NFL. Jones is a smart and sturdy pass protector who can blossom by learning to use his footwork and quickness better. Ringo is an extremely athletic and physical corner, using every bit of size and frame well in aggressive coverage. Henry is a smart read-and-react player who thrives vs. the run but can get much better rushing the passer. Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the previous offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. 1. Who is Stroud? Hyatt has great speed as a dynamic field-stretching big-play threat. Tomlinson is a smooth and fluid cover man, from short area to downfield. Top 10 consensus rankings. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects Led by C.J. Robinson exceeds the expected value for a running back, and Gibbs comes equipped with game-changing elusiveness. Standout trait: Wilson has a unique frame with a good blend of power and buildup speed -- and he plays with a powerful base. Paris Johnson, Ohio State (21)3. He can excel as a receiving-dedicated back in the NFL. His arm and athleticism don't wow as individual elements, but he is very accurate and adept at sidestepping pressure to deliver downfield. Both SEC receivers have incredible athletic profiles and the offenses to do a lot of damage. We picked 10 players who are ranked high on most boards and are likely to be drafted early in the first round come April. He has posted 7.5 sacks in a breakout season for the Wildcats. His 10.6 yards per attempt off play-action ranks 12th in the FBS. He is solid against the run. 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. Wilson declared for the draft and will not play in Texas Tech's TaxAct Texas Bowl game against Ole Miss. Stroud, QB, Ohio State Cast aside your Ohio State objections. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. Van Ness is a strong, relentless pass rusher who also has exceptional burst in finishing. 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. His ability to drop the ball into space and give receivers room to operate is the best in the draft class. 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