2/11/23: Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up in 2022. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Cornerbacks Take Over the First Round A look at some of the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects as the 2022 college football season approaches Eli Nachmany May 27, 2022. In 2022, Smith recorded 27 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups. Oregon CB 0 Christian Gonzalez plays with confidence and trusts his length and athleticism. He is very physical and leans heavily on this aspect of his game. He is what he is at this point as a prospect. He doesnt panic while working back into phase. Through nine games, hes broken up nine passes and allowed only 13 catches and 123 yards across 28 targets. If theres a worry with THT besides his size, its that he can. Capable zone coverage athlete. Recognition is pretty good for the most part. Over the previous two seasons, Kelly totaled 55 tackles and six passes broken up. Decent, not great, hips. In 2019 and 2018, he put up modest production. 1. 2/11/23: Garner enjoyed a solid senior year to help his draft hopes even though he did not notch an interception. Could be better about passing assignments off, tends to pass off too early. However, his instincts and intelligence make him a much better fit in a cover-two scheme than anywhere else. Accelerates well. He played really well for Texas A&M, impressing team evaluators. He has one interception over his college career and could use more ball production. Excellent tackling ability. Clark Phillips III, Utah. Time for a new set of Round 1 predictions for the 2023 NFL draft. Works well through traffic when pursuing. Shows his burners off in man coverage against Zay Flowers, stayed in his hip pocket on the goes. Doesnt have much of a problem changing direction or rotating. HT: 5116WT: 1753-star (0.8100) Super Redshirt Junior from Menlo-Atherton (East Palo Alto, CA)A transfer from Colorado, Mekhi Blackmon entered USC with high hopes of helping to change the culture of the program. Could draw a lot of flags at the NFL level. Doesnt do well adjusting when the route breaks inside. Plays mostly in trail technique. Decent upper body strength and should be stronger than most of the players in the class at his position. Reacts well. Has a natural feel for the zone. 6/30/22: Brents is a tall cornerback who has very good length. Extremely fluid hips, changes direction with ease. 6/30/22: Trice was limited to four tackles in 2021 after a knee injury in practice cost him the season. 2/11/23: Blades recorded 11 tackles and a pass defended in 2022. In the shortened 2020 season, Moss played well and put up good production with 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Oh, and he didnt allow a single touchdown all season. Doesnt like to be physical, and prefers to maintain positioning utilizing his athletic ability. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder is a big cornerback who possesses a lot of upside. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Hes sound in every facet of the game and fills the ever-valuable slot role in Alabamas defense. Does well typically using the sideline as a second defender. Moss has quality size and technique, but speed limitations could hurt him. Defenses that specialize in soft zone coverage have to be intrigued by Hodges-Tomlinson's ability to make plays working downhill. Good tackler, great considering the position group. Nevertheless, there still seems to be a great amount of depth. Will help effectively in run defense. NFL draft season is nearly upon us. He might end up being drafted as a fit into a ROVER role. He's allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. That was all I knew about him. Has quick feet and excellent change-of-di Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is the kind of player who would be a high first-round prospect if he was a couple of inches taller. John Vogel October 10, 2022 in 2023 Rankings - 19 Minutes. Not a great tackler. 2/11/23: In 2022, Robinson totaled 99 tackles, an interception and five passes broken up. Porter is a high football IQ cornerback with the kind of size and physicality everyone is looking for. Very fluid hips. He may not be the best pure coverage safety, but he knows how to find ball carriers in space. College Junior Penn State. Solid recognition ability. Ricks was a bit of a surprise declaration considering he made all of four starts this season due to a nagging back problem. 2023 Senior Bowl Watchlist Scouting Notes: QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee, Blitzcast #235 - Polarizing Prospects ft/Eric Froton, Blitzcast #234 - Flowers & Mauch Can Do It All, Interview w/WR/RB Devin Young, Sacred Heart, Interview with S Isaiah McDaniels, South Dakota State, Interview with S Lawrence Asiedu, Grambling State, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Ivan Pace Jr, Cincinnati, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Noah Taylor, North Carolina, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Dorian Williams, Tulane, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: EDGE Andre Jones Jr, Louisiana, 2023 NFL Combine Soundbites: LB Micah Baskerville, LSU, 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Aidan OConnell, Purdue, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Vogels 1.0 (Pre-Combine), 2023 Dream Bowl Interview: CB Trey Elston, Samford, 2023 Tropical Bowl Interview: RB Joshua Samuel, Austin Peay, 2023 Senior Bowl Scouting Notes: H-B Brayden Willis, Oklahoma. Some team sources feel Gonzalez has the best skill set of any corner in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they wanted him to show more fight and competitiveness. Wright was okay at the Senior Bowl. Updated: Jul 28, 2022 10:39 AM EDT. He can react to ball carriers changing directions, which is why he missed only one tackle on 36 attempts this past season. Shows good, subtle hand usage throughout the rep. I love his coverage versatility. Hes one of the lankiest corners youll see in the draft and that length presents a ton of problems for receivers in press coverage. He may not ever be among the elite at the position due to his athletic profile, but hes a guy you want on your defense. Team sources feel Martin could be a riser during the draft process because he put together really good tape during the 2022 season. Has shown slight improvement in 2022 with his tackling, still not as consistent as Id like him to be. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, his makeup speed is nothing short of elite and not just elite for a bigger corner but for all corners. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Good zone ability. Wants to knock the ball carrier over. That was illustrated in the SEC Championship Game, when Ringo looked helpless covering Malik Nabers and Kayshon Boutte. I havent seen good tackling form from Moss, but hes willing to get involved in the play. 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 entered the 2023 NFL Draft after the season. If theres one thing you should know about Forbes, its that hes going to get his hands on some footballs. pic.twitter.com/p0g9IUIHke, Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) December 20, 2022. Diagnoses quickly and plays very fast. He collected 12 tackles, an interception and seven passes defended over the shortened season, but he played better than the numbers indicate. He does want to work downhill to make tackles on the perimeter. 2/11/23: Williams recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defended in 2022 before going down for the year with an ACL tear. Forty Time Secs 4.32. More about Ringo: Ringo is one of many members of that elite Georgia defense from 2021 who should be a first-round pick, joining five who went in the first round a year ago. 7/1/22: Robinson has been a steady contributor and run defender over the past three seasons. Didnt play much press coverage in the Clemson scheme. 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. He had 25 total tackles, one interception and one pass defended in his first season. 2/11/23: Moss was competitive and decent in 2022, but he had some issues against Iowa State. Struggled with jam technique in press coverage, but switched in 2022 to a mirror technique. Very solid overall athlete and could post a very strong RAS. Porter looks like a safe pick to turn into a good NFL starter, and he would fit best as a press-man corner. Porter has excellent size and the upside to become an impactful player. The rest is a work in progress. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in this year's draft class, per PFF's NFL Draft Guide. 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. He picked off 14 passes and broke up 17 more over three seasons as a starter for the Bulldogs. If he tests as expected at the combine, he could be as good an athlete as there is in this entire draft class. HT: 6010WT: 2055-star (0.9906) Super Sophomore from Steele (Cibolo, TX)Jaylon Jones did not miss a single start over his first two years in college football. Hes a lot of good things but doesnt seem to have a defining great trait. He will have to compete as a nickelback and be a star on special teams to win a roster spot. They feel he might have to be a nickelback in the NFL. * No. Joey Porter Jr Penn St - 6'2", 194 lbs. As a sophomore, Maryland only played five games because of COVID-19, and Banks had 11 tackles with a breakup. 2/11/23: Ringo totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes broken up in 2022. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Needs to shore up those pursuit angles. Reacts quickly to the ball and attacks the catch point. In 2021, Boykin notched 24 tackle, an interception and four passes broken up. 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 tackler. Good speed and burst. Quarterback-needy teams, youre in luck: This is one heck of a quarterback class, with five signal-callers making the top 50. He also plays with physicality and has great ball skills. The No. 2/11/23: Clark put up 51 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up in 2022. Plays the catch point very well. Joey Porter Jr, Penn State. Typically, Bleacher Report does not project trades as part of the site's mock drafts. 2022 stats: 37 solo tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed. THIS INT BY CAM SMITH ??????? He's got all-pro tools but just needs a little refinement to get there. Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith (9) celebrates an interception against the Charlotte 49ers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Forced the PBU!pic.twitter.com/rsJ6yEAL58, Full-Time Dame ???? After a top-heavy cornerback class that turned out to be excellent in 2021, the 2022 version is littered with talent throughout the class. He was benched for a time and seemed to be in the coaches' dog house. This season, Battle effectively shut down several outstanding receivers, including Trey Flowers at Boston College. Stays on top, even cuts it off and more aggressive at the catch point. Only really played man coverage in the red zone. He also possesses freakishly long arms to go along with quickness and athleticism. Someone is going to get a corner with technical skills well beyond what you normally see from a true junior. 2/11/23: Bennett was a steady corner for Maryland in 2022, recording 39 tackles, an interception and 10 pass breakups. Lacks strength and needs to better fill his frame. Doesnt work well off of blocks on the perimeter. This may limit him to being effective in a cover-two scheme, where he can play heavy zone defense and rely on his instincts and length to make big plays. I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. 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. % allowed in 2022 (1st for CBs) 28.6 QBR against (5th) 0.143 Points Saved/play (2nd) Smart, fluid and scrappy with NFL bloodline pic.twitter.com/ZLYsFWcBW4, Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) December 23, 2022. Johnson had a respectable week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Solid overall athlete. Not as physical in press as he is when playing other coverages. Hence, teams feel Banks needs some development. However, Ringo struggles moving laterally despite his great speed. 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. He has good height, strength, and speed to run. Forbes feels for the WR before locating the ball. And while most big corners are usually linear athletes on the outside, Banks has notable lateral agility for a corner his size. He doesnt have a great wrap-up form but effectively makes the tackle. Hips have gotten smoother every year at Illinois. Good in deep zone coverage. He notched two interceptions per year over the last two seasons. Gonzalez is a big corner who is fast, athletic, and is able to run the route to prevent separation. Has some decent upper-body strength. Wont be among the faster cornerbacks in the league. Smith is what we in the scouting world affectionately refer to as a football player. Hes not a high draft pick because of what hes going to do at the combine but rather due to the way he plays the game. 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 Fairly explosive athlete. 2. He prefers playing hips to the outside and trying to keep the receiver between him and the sideline. 1. 6/30/22: Ricks has transferred to Alabama and could be a breakout star for the Crimson Tide in 2022. Pairing Stingley . He positions himself very well to make a play on the football if the ball comes his way. Strong in off-coverage as well. On 136 career tackle attempts, Branch has missed only two. Fords strength will be in a zone-coverage scheme where he can use his athleticism to make plays on the ball and keep plays in front of him. He had 43 tackles with an interception and our breakups in 2021. Tends to be a little handsy in man coverage not overly impressed with his positioning. He is not a reliable tackler because of his lack of effort to wrap up. Forbes is fast, very physical, and has impressive ball skills. Ringo played well in 2021 as one of the replacements for Tyson Campbell. Illinois' Devon Witherspoon takes the top spot: The feisty cornerback earned a 92.0 grade and didn't surrender a single touchdown in 2022. He had two picks in 2020 and 2018. Changes direction beautifully. 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. 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. Love the response to stimulus and adaptability he shows here. He decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft rather than return to school. However, they are concerned about his size and ability to stay healthy in the NFL given how physical he is. He had 33 tackles in each of the prior two seasons and two passes broken up over that time. Teams are woefully desperate to get capable defenders on the outside and are unafraid to use coveted resources to ensure that. https://t.co/aZXZhQds0q pic.twitter.com/CuHgioEhlc, ryan wilson (@ryanwilsonCBS) January 13, 2023. Justin Ford has been on a journey across college football but finally found a place to settle down in Montana, where hes been an FCS All-American and emerged as an NFL Draft prospect. (@DP_NFL) August 21, 2022. Does a good job keeping in position and preventing the throw from coming his direction. At 6-foot-2 and 201 pounds, Gonzalez has the kind of size everyone is looking for in a boundary corner. Like many big cornerbacks, Garner is not overly sudden or explosive, but he could be an outside starter in the NFL and looks like a potential pick on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Williams has been starting ever since he was a true freshman for the Orange and has played nothing but quality football over that span. Struggles in press and surrenders far too much positioning. But the best scoring defense in 2022 actually belonged to Illinois. At only 5-foot-10, 183 pounds, his size will be his biggest concern coming out. I think he does, but want to see it confirmed. He covered reasonably well, but seemed to be protecting himself from injury with his tackling noticeably reduced. pic.twitter.com/cq2vAVTjYi, Coach Hagler (@JonHaglerCR) July 10, 2022. He showed the speed and loose hips to run the route to prevent separation against the all-star receivers. Jan 20, 2023 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. Player Summary Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. The Houston Texans have a dominant cornerback for the foreseeable future in Derek Stingley. In 2022 with the Ducks, he had 50 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up. However, Stevenson had some uneven performances and had some issues playing off man coverage, which Miami had him doing often. pic.twitter.com/WqZkvdLCGm, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) January 17, 2023. Very, very twitchy and reactive. Trice's past tape was good enough to land him a spot on NFL teams' preseason watch list. Height Feet 6-2. Entering 2022, the junior did not have an interception, so NFL evaluators wanted to see him show more ball skills, and he showed improvement there over the season. Catch up with our positional rankings here. All rights reserved (About Us). * - denotes 2024 prospect. 6/30/22: Moss recorded 39 tackles, four interceptions and five passes defended in 2021. In 2020, he had 32 tackles, and in 2019, he had 35 stops, three interceptions and a pass broken up. Plays his tech well. Promising press coverage ability. College Junior Oregon. Hes already had a career year in terms of ball production, with three picks and six pass breakups. That goes triple for trying to figure out what's coming the following year. Doesnt interfere with other zones, trusts the players around him. Doesnt let head fakes or fancy releases throw him off. Hes allowed only nine catches on 22 targets for 137 yards in eight games. Stays in the hip pocket well, positioned to make a play on the football. Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. He will need to pick his battles better in the pros because he committed too many penalties on college. Thanks for excellent info I was looking for this info for my mission. And among the nine Michigan players who will be in attendance is standout Michigan cornerback DJ Turner II. He skipped Purdue's bowl game to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL scouting is always an inexact science that relies on guesswork more than the community wants you to believe. Phillips always seems to be around the football and already has five picks on 49 targets this season. In fact, Ringo allowed the most deep receptions this past season among cornerbacks in this top-10 (seven). Changes direction very well. Here's a full listing of the cornerbacks eligible to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, including several who could be in contention to go within the top 16. Along with a good skill set, Jones displays solid instincts and is a willing tackler. He needs to become more consistent on a down-by-down basis and be less of a feast-or-famine player. In 2021, Clark totaled 40 tackles, three interceptions and nine passes defended. Doesnt show much willingness or ability as a tackler. He recovers well when he loses a step to a fake. 1. Hes so smooth and graceful for a 6-foot-2, 201-pound corner that you almost forget just how big he is at times. Times up contesting the catch perfectly. This cornerback class is insanely deep. Syracuse DB Garrett Williams (@garrettismynam3) is the type of player who I could see working inside-out at the next level. 2/11/23: The 6-foot, 195-pound Martin is a versatile defensive back who is a weapon in the secondary. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. 1 cover-corner potential for the NFL. TCU CB TreVius Hodges-Tomlinson is a top 10 CB in the 2023 draft. Williams would likely land much higher on this list were it not for a torn ACL against Notre Dame that ended his season prematurely. Stevenson might end up being more of a zone corner who flexes between the boundary and the slot. Shows some solid stop-and-go ability to change direction and adjust to the new threat. Illinois DB Devon Witherspoon (31) prior to a college football game between the Chattanooga Mocs and Illinois . Doesnt appear to have much effective upper body strength. 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). (hes number 9) pic.twitter.com/mSOOxzcWCt, Matt LeFleur Burner (@mlfburner) January 11, 2023. Typically in a position to make a play. Zay Flowers, Boston College Eagles Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Zay Flowers height: 5-foot-10 Zay Flowers stats: 1,077 yards, 12. 4-star Cornerback in high school, the #33 ranked CB in the class of 2019. In each of those seasons, he notched an interception and four passes defended. Hes racked up 14 career pass breakups and four picks in two and a half seasons. Excellent when covering the deep ball, and stays in the hip pocket. Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Lions may be looking to add a top prospect to help add stability at the position. If he does well against speed receivers in the SEC, he could be a high riser for the 2023 NFL Draft. Needs to wrap up better. 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. Witherspoon brought it every single week for the Fighting Illini in a way we, quite frankly, have never seen before in our nine years of college grading. HT: 6012WT: 190Not Rated Super Redshirt Senior from Cox Mills (Concord, NC)A transfer from Louisville. He may never be a pure man-match corner, but those schemes are the minority in todays NFL. Very solid speed, especially for the position. Acceleration is very smooth and quick. Kelee Ringo, Georgia Big board rank: 15 PBU. 6/30/22: Clark is not the biggest defensive back, but he is a smooth cover corner who can run the route and prevent separation. I could be wrong - we've seen Asante Samuel Jr play well for the Chargers on the . Over the first few days, players will get medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and. Does a good job reading and diagnosing in zone coverage. 6/30/22: Kelly put together a solid 2021 season with 58 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes defended. Looks very comfortable in his zone, positions very well. He also could have sufficient versatility to play safety as well as cornerback at the next level. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. Good hips, flips them around well. Has the ability to play in the box as needed. H Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions. The Texans added the former LSU Tiger No. 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. Bracy could stand to get stronger for the NFL. Struggles to recognize play concepts quickly. Thats the biggest thing that could keep him out of the first round if indeed he slides out of the top 31. There are cornerbacks who ranked inside the top 100 on, Its why his career statistics are pretty insane. 21+ and present in Ohio. Physical enough to contain receivers through timing routes. However, teams like that Garner is big and a pretty good mover for his size. 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. Witherspoon is an outstanding pro corner, he's super aggressive without being particularly handsy, has the speed that allows him t Christian Gonzalez has elite speed and quickness showcased by his almost Olympic track time. He has really impressive movement skills, including speed and athleticism. Gets the proper depth but doesnt drift too far back, and stays in good position to make a play. More about Witherspoon: You would be hard pressed to find a better man coverage corner in this class than Witherspoon. He just needs to be more consistent with his technique. Upper body strength is not ideal for the NFL. pic.twitter.com/kt2hozbJ5L, Rayane M (@RayaneScout) January 19, 2023. He's a stud. HT: 6016. Hes still more of a reactive cornerback and will have to go to a static coverage defense to take advantage of his skillset. Witherspoon notched zero interceptions in 2021 after recording two in 2020 and zero in 2019. WT: 192. Mississippi State CB Emmanuel Forbes6000, 190-pounds. May I request more information? Smith plays the game in a way that every defensive coordinator would love to have in their defense. 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. Rankings the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback prospects with all of their scouting reports linked to their draft profile. He recorded 52 tackles, one interception, seven passes broken up, one forced fumble and one sack on the year. In 2021, he recorded 44 tackles, three interceptions and five breakups. The PFFdraft boardwas due for a refresh at the midway point of the2022 college football season. Has very good speed and is a very reactive defender. Probably the most important cog in that Illinois defense was cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Pro team sources say Smith is fast and moves well to run the route and prevent separation. He is a versatile cornerback prospect who looks as though he could test very well and slide up into the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft if he declares. Those numbers were good for a 25.0 passer rating worse than spiking the ball every play. Struggles to control the tackle and doesnt consistently show a lot of upper-body strength. Good speed. CORNERBACKS 1. 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 My first mock draft, back in January, was before the final four picks were set -- this one has the complete 1-31 order. Just overall a lanky prospect who will need to bulk up before the Combine. Good athlete. Techie with an interesting slant on player evaluation? Doesnt work off of blocks well. A strong upper body thats evident immediately. Theres little reason to think he wont be an elite corner, although he will need to continue to refine his game. Rush could be better now that he has a year of starting experience. He has good size to go along some quickness and athleticism. Ricks started out his collegiate career at LSU and had an excellent debut in 2020 with four interceptions, five passes broken up and 20 tackles. 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 is not the most physical, but he uses his hands and length very effectively. Good speed. He prefers to play trail technique, so naturally, he has good recovery. Ballhawk in zone coverage. Gets up to speed quickly. Why not treat it as such? Brings the hit power. He recorded 11 pass breakups, 24 tackles and three interceptions in 2021. Click on the "DRAFT PROFILE" link to view the scouting report of your favorite 2023 NFL Draft prospect. 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