1 in the NFL. Cameron Latu and Jaheim Bell round out the top three as both SEC players should be household names in 2022. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 70 players Getty Images 1. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4). Utah sports two in the top 10 as Brant Kuithe and Dalton Kincaid are truly weapons in the Utes offense. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. Bigsby is a well-rounded power runner who also incorporates some gamebreaking qualities with good toughness between the tackles. Campbell is a very perceptive inside linebacker prospect who just needs some refinement in his pursuit to remain effective cleaning up in the NFL. Anudike-Uzomah is a long, strong pass rusher who uses his smarts, instincts and variety of moves to the quarterback while works on becoming a little more explosive. Harrison has the ideal frame and athleticism to become a dominant pro pass rusher with better usage of footwork, technique and leverage. He's a boulder on the field. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Richard Gouraige, Florida (67), Surprise at the top here, I imagine. He can work within an explosive passing game with accuracy but also offers some dazzling improv. This season, Carter battled through a knee injury suffered during the team's fifth game, causing him to miss two contests. He allowed only 3.7 yards per passing attempt as the primary defender, the fifth-best mark in the country. Wilson is a versatile pass rusher with a massive frame. What's next? He played in 15 games for Penn State, but with only two starts for the Nittany Lions and already with his degree in hand, Levis sought a larger role. 3 overall (QB1). Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. 2022 stats: Porter had 25 tackles and 11 pass breakups this season. 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. His 10.6 yards per attempt off play-action ranks 12th in the FBS. If he can get a little stronger, he can turn into a reliable all-around blocker for a long time. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. He needs to get more well-rounded with his movement to remain effective in the NFL. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. 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. 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. Adebawore is an unique inside pass rusher because of quickness and versatility to play bigger than his size. There's awesome power and balance to his game too. Watch out for him rounding out his footwork and technique to become a more valued asset in pass protection. John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota (72)3. Bainivalu is develop great appeal as a swing backup because of his size inside and blocking versatility. Despite missing time last season, Boutte still impressed with lackluster quarterback play. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. QB | RB | FB | WR | TE 10:23 am ET. He's going to scorch the 40-yard dash track inside Lucas Oil Stadium and garner serious Day 2 buzz afterward. 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. He will be hard to pass up at No. 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. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 300 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. 1 overall (OLB1). Once again, its important to note that this is a very early list. Witherspoon has gotten some extra buzz and rising as a perimeter defensive prospect because of how well his uses his size to make plays ton the ball in man coverage. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins run. Who is Stroud? Included in this list are newcomers Devin Leary and Hendon Hooker, both mainstays on the college football landscape that are getting NFL draft buzz. Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. Kelee Ringo remains the top cornerback, but South Carolinas Cam Smith has the ball skills to challenge the throne. Anderson amassed 10 starts at Alabama with double-digit sacks, including a four-sack performance against Mississippi State in 2021. Yeah, that good. He has the smarts and instincts to start well in man or zone coverage. He can work within an explosive passing game with accuracy but also offers some dazzling improv. Brents has some intriguing physical coverage upside because of his size and sometimes explosive play. Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Schmitz has the requisite power/athleticism combination to star at center early in his professional career and, vitally, plus recovery skill. Height Feet 6-5. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. Zay Flowers, Boston College (42)T4. Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the previous offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. Jump to: WebCORNERBACK PROSPECT RANKING 2023 NFL DRAFT. Robinson created 90 missed tackles this season, tops in the country. McIntosh is much like former Bulldog James Cook: a quick receiving change of pace who can also handle higher rushing volume when needed. How do their evaluations differ, and which players are the unanimous No. LaPorta is a well-rounded tight end who can do everything as an intermediate receiver and also is a willing blocker whe needed. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. But the Wildcats lost Coen to the Los Angeles Rams, and Levis battled lingering turf toe and shoulder ailments in 2022. Suppositions about supporting cast are superfluous to the scouting process. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 200 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. Standout trait: Anderson's first-step quickness is a sight to see. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. 2023 NFL Draft Prospects Led by C.J. Welcome to the 2022 NFL Draft prospects universe. As a true junior, Anderson is not eligible for all-star games and will begin his draft process by preparing for the scouting combine. section: | slug: 2023-nfl-draft-breaking-down-the-top-5-prospects-at-each-offensive-position-heading-into-the-combine | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Scouting reports | Order | More . The 2023 NFL draft is getting closer, and our analysts are building their draft boards. Quentin Johnston is a name that fans will all learn to love, as is Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who set new Rose Bowl records in his last outing of 2021. Doesn't have an imposing frame -- which is fine in today's NFL. Ranks: Kiper | McShay | Positional Story originally appeared on College Football News. Texas scores first as Bijan Robinson rushes in from 36 yards out. 4 all time in rushing yards and total touchdowns (41) while also being named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team in 2021. 1) C.J. Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. What's next? 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. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. Stevenson has appeal has an attacking cover man with great physicality, which also helps him vs. the run. Get the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Gray is the classic quick running back who thrives in the open field and is also an exceptional receiver. From his size to his field-stretching speed, Johnston profiles well as a potential perimeter No. 16 defensive end in the state coming out of high school, and his college career began at Texas A&M. 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. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. Smith is a physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. 1 Bryce Young Alabama 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. To'oToo is the typical athletic and rangy 3-4 linebacker for NIck Saban. These are the top 100 prospects who will be The 2023 NFL draft is getting closer, and our analysts are building their draft boards. Sknner is a physical run-stopping safety who gets the most out of his big frame but he needs to operate in a zone scheme to handle coverage in the NFL. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 125 players 1. How do the top players at every position stack up? After sitting behind Justin Fields for a year, he beat out one of the highest-graded quarterbacks in recruiting history (Quinn Ewers) for the 2021 starting job as a sophomore and emerged as one of the nation's most efficient passers (4,435 yards, 44 TD throws). He covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. Levis showed immense growth and extreme arm talent a season ago and looks poised to bring Kentucky to new heights this fall. 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. A team captain in 2022, Stroud was once again a Heisman finalist and led the NCAA with 37 passing touchdowns. 4 overall (RB1). 1 wideout challenges. (0:29). 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks. Mauch has a good blend of athleticism and toughness but he could work to be a little stronger and more nimble in his overall play. 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. Quentin Johnston, TCU (9)T2. Jarrett is a route-running and hands technician who can settle into a strong slot receiving role in the NFL. 2022 stats: Anderson has 10 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and 53 pressures, and he returned an interception for a TD. 1 begin. For this, edge rushers are a catch-all for outside linebackers, defensive ends, and hybrids of the two positions. 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. Log in here. 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. He also set a Rose Bowl record following the 2021 season, throwing for 573 yards and six touchdowns. 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. Harrison has the ideal frame and athleticism to become a dominant pro pass rusher with better usage of footwork, technique and leverage. WebWelcome to NFL combine -- and new mock draft-- week, which means I need to update my rankings for the 2023 NFL draft. Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. Stroud 1) C.J. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Young went on to set program records in passing yards (4,872) and total touchdowns (47), helping him become only the fourth Alabama winner of the Heisman Trophy. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror come draft time, too. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. 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. Carter is not eligible for any postseason all-star contests, but Georgia is the No. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 20 | Career starts: 28 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. 2022 stats: Carter has 3 sacks, 6 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. If he can get a little stronger, he can turn into a reliable all-around blocker for a long time. 1 WR emerged this summer as the PFN consensus is extremely high on LSUs Kayshon Boutte. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. 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. 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. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Darnell Wright, Matthew Bergeron, and Jaelyn Duncan all move up significantly since our last update, as each has terrific tape from their respective careers. 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. Moore/Deebo Samuel WR in a RB's body., 1. Quentin Johnston goes airborne for the big catch at the 1-yard line. He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. 1. Watch out for him rounding out his footwork and technique to become a more valued asset in pass protection. He moved on to Kentucky as a graduate transfer prior to the 2021 season and made an instant impact. He used his return to school to become a more reliable run supporter and better tackler. Jones is a smart and sturdy pass protector who can blossom by learning to use his footwork and quickness better. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. 1 pick. Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. 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. Addison is a less-lanky DeVonta Smith. There's no question that Warren is a smooth and agile pass protector for the Panthers, but to get into the second round, he needs to show he can use his size and strength better in the running game. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. Vorhees is the traditional strong and powerful interior run blocker. Despite there being three first-round picks along that national champion defensive line, some still considered Carter to be the unit's best player. What's next? Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position: Quarterback. As the college football season has arrived, the 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer. Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 23 | Career starts: 26 Flowers is dynamite, and he's short not small at 5-9 and 182 pounds. Robinson exceeds the expected value for a running back, and Gibbs comes equipped with game-changing elusiveness. He just needs more experience to become a more well-rounded sack artist. These rankings are subject to change, of OT | G | C | DE | OLB Murphy has awesome explosive qualities and power for his size, too, to stand out as the second-best pass rusher in the class behind the incomparable Anderson. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. Tucker is a strong, compact sometimes explosive runner who needs to get better with blocking and receiving. Throw out your feelings on Justin Fields or any Buckeyes quarterback who has come before. 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. Battle is a well-rounded cover safety with the speed and quickness needed to stay with inside receivers. 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. 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