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 | After months of film study and advanced research, here are Pro Football Networks consensus top players at each respective position. Hooker has ideal size and backs that up with a zippy arm, quick release and good overall accuracy. 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. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. For more: Top 10 DTs in the 2023 NFL Draft include Bryan Bresee and Jalen Carter Linebackers 1) Noah Sewell, Oregon 2) Trenton Simpson, Clemson 3) Ahead of all the action, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah released his latest ranking of the top 50 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. QB Hot Board | First-round grades 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. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. Sign up 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. For more: Top 10 LB in the 2023 NFL Draft: Noah Sewell and Trenton Simpson battle at the top, 1) Kelee Ringo, Georgia2) Cam Smith, South Carolina3) Clark Phillips III, Utah4) Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State5) Garrett Williams, Syracuse6) Eli Ricks, Alabama7) Tyrique Stevenson, Miami (FL)8) Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M9) Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri10) Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 28 Who is Stroud? 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 7.1% off-target rate is fifth best in the FBS. 1 wideout challenges. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. Who is Johnston? A new home for Michael Thomas? Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. Wypler is a reliable athletic pass protector who needs to get stronger to hold up better as an NFL run blocker. This board is subject to change once the 2022 season unfolds. Tuipulotu has intriguing speed, power and agility that made him so productive in college. 1) C.J. All Rights Reserved. He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. 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Johnson finishes well with his athleticism and footwork in pass protection. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? He could get better by becoming stronger vs. the run. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror for the draft process, too. He went for 185 yards and three touchdowns against Oklahoma that year. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 125 players overall, position rankings, SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. Wilson is a versatile pass rusher with a massive frame. 1 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. How does another solid wide receiver class fill out, and which schools dominate the front seven positions? His 16.0% pressure percentage is the fourth-best rate among all defenders in the country. WebGet the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. MORE: Is Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. the draft's best defensive player? Horton will draw more buzz because of his off-charts athleticism and relentless that can be harnessed into better production in the NFL. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 70 players Getty Images 1. He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. He has forced 23 missed tackles on receptions, fourth best in the FBS. Jordan Addison, USC (12)T2. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. 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. How do the analysts view C.J. Web90.0. Smith-Njigba is following in the massive playmaking footsteps of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson as a complete go-to receiver for Stroud. 7 overall (OT1). 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'll prepare for the scouting combine and pro day workouts following the playoffs. Those facts will be hindrances to his time at the NFL. Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 23 | Career starts: 26 He needs to get more well-rounded with his movement to remain effective in the NFL. Smith is a physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. Early Entrants QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs Edge | DEs/DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties Top 100 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College. 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. Smith-Njigba follows in the massive playmaking footsteps of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson as a complete former go-to receiver for Stroud. Who is Porter? Young is getting more attention as a straight-up strong and powerful run defender. He's really found his groove with Caleb Williams as his QB. Bryce Young, the 2021 Heisman trophy winner is our top-ranked player. Despite not hauling in an interception, he contested 75.9% of the passes thrown in his direction -- the fourth-best mark in the country. What's next? Gray is the classic quick running back who thrives in the open field and is also an exceptional receiver. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. 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. We'll see how Robinson runs -- if he does at all -- this week in Indy. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl, but after suffering a season-ending foot injury against Kansas, he opted to have surgery. Stevenson has appeal has an attacking cover man with great physicality, which also helps him vs. the run. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. McKee is getting more attention for being a classic, strong, big pocket passer with system-versatile sensibility. A consensus five-star recruit out of Cincinnati, Johnson was the No. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. He allowed only 3.7 yards per passing attempt as the primary defender, the fifth-best mark in the country. Tomlinson is a smooth and fluid cover man, from short area to downfield. Adebawore is an unique inside pass rusher because of quickness and versatility to play bigger than his size. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Brown is a tough, productive safety with some big-play qualities but he could get better with his reading and reacting to make plays vs. the run. Avila is well-rounded for blocking with his power and agility for the inside. Quentin Johnston goes airborne for the big catch at the 1-yard line. He's not perfect. Fans can also find updated mock drafts each week at our mock draft landing page; only on CBSSports.com! 3-ranked defensive tackle in the country). There's some sneaky speed in both of those backs too., 1. Rice is a strong receiver with great hands with savvy and versatile route-running skills. Sanders has some intriguing hybrid potential with his size, tackling and coverage ability to go along with great pass-rush skills. Throw out your feelings on Justin Fields or any Buckeyes quarterback who has come before. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. He used his return to school to become a more reliable run supporter and better tackler. 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. All Rights Reserved. Actually, the SEC takes the top three spots as Christian Mahogany would rank above all but Robinson and OCyrus Torrence if he were healthy enough to play this fall. 1 wideout challenges. 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. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 25.8. Zay Flowers, Boston College (42)T4. Who is Young? 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Schmitz is a classic power-grading run blocker who could be a great long-term starter by developing his feet and technique better for inside pass protection. Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. His 21 run stops are tied for ninth in the FBS. Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. Can the Lions fix their defense? Both SEC receivers have incredible athletic profiles and the offenses to do a lot of damage. 1 in the NFL. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4). As the college football season has arrived, the 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer. 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). Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 200 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. 3 overall (QB1). 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. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. 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. There are other players to know not on this list as well, most notably the No. 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. His 9.4 yards per attempt ranks third in the country. And talk about playing bigger than his size -- Reed tracks the ball magnificantly and has the route-running savvy and pure athletic gifts to get open in the NFL. He has the smarts and instincts to start well in man or zone coverage. He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst 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. Torrence has an NFL guard frame and while there are some pass-pro hiccups on film, he's a mostly steady player in all phases., Tippmann is a tall, twitched up center who has to add more power to his game and Avila is the opposite. Stroud 1) C.J. Jump to: Battle is a well-rounded cover safety with the speed and quickness needed to stay with inside receivers. Perry's size gives him intrigue as an outside big plamaker and red zone finishes but to contribute in the NFL he must nail down the nuances of running routes to get open. Vorhees is a savvy run blocker who gets by on smarts and experience but he could benefit from greater footwork and hand execution. 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Palmer is a speedy field-stretching deep threat who could learn how to use his body better to run tighter routes. (0:29). He covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. 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. Brooks is getting more attention as a productive and disruptive inside pass rusher after his good work at the Senior Bowl. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. The son of 13-year NFL veteran linebacker Joey Porter, he was a multisport athlete in Pennsylvania. Who is Johnson? Michael Mayer, Notre Dame (10)3. Here are the top 10 draft-eligible prospects at every position in college football. How do their evaluations differ, and which players are the unanimous No. 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. Young already officially graduated but will play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Kansas State on Saturday. Who makes it onto the list? 15 overall (WR3). He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. A four-star recruit from Temple, Texas, Johnston was the second-highest-rated recruit to sign at TCU during Gary Patterson's 20-year tenure. What's next? He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 100 players. Although, Siaki Ika and Jaxon Player have a chance to encroach on their dominance in their first season together in Waco. 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. Standout trait: Young's overall poise really stands out. 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. WebWelcome to NFL combine -- and new mock draft-- week, which means I need to update my rankings for the 2023 NFL draft. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. We will keep this updated right through the 2023 draft in April, so bookmark this page. He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. Turner is a smart and athletic cover man giving him plenty of outside-inside versatility for the NFL. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! He still needs to work on getting stronger and more physical against the run. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins and Jets try to run. 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. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. Tippmann is a savvy, well-rounded blocker who could get better by improving his agility and footwork in relation to his strength. He finished his college career with 17 pass breakups and an interception. He will be hard to pass up at No. Levis showed immense growth and extreme arm talent a season ago and looks poised to bring Kentucky to new heights this fall. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 232 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. This season, Johnston has three games with more than 130 receiving yards and scored in five of his final eight contests, despite dealing with an ankle injury. Henley covers a lot of ground with his speed but is best suited as a two-down run defender. Ringo is an extremely athletic and physical corner, using every bit of size and frame well in aggressive coverage. -- Miller. Robinson topped the 100-yard mark 18 times in his college career, including in nine of his final 10 collegiate games. Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. Cedric Tillman and Jermaine Burton look to have the most to gain in 2022. Hall shows good zip on his passes and uses his athleticism well while throwing, but he's also an older prospect (25) who needs to use his experience to his advantage to quickly develop all-around. Smith is another physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. Standout trait: Johnston plays like a power forward when attacking the ball down the field, displaying excellent body control to out-position smaller defensive backs for jump balls and on vertical routes. OG. 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