He'll need to work on his route-running and consistency in the NFL. How do the top players at every position stack up? He hails from Apopka, Florida -- the same hometown as former NFL defensive tackle Warren Sapp -- and was a consensus four-star prospect (the No. His 16.0% pressure percentage is the fourth-best rate among all defenders in the country. Those facts will be hindrances to his time at the NFL. After redshirting during his first season on campus (2019), he became a key starter the following year. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. Height: 6-foot | Weight: 194 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. Plus, they took a closer look at what's next for all 10, from bowl game appearances to pre-draft events. Johnston will suit up for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Michigan (Vrbo Fiesta Bowl), but he is not eligible for any all-star games as a junior non-graduate. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? Much like former Northwestern star turned Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, Skoronski has a great athletic profile. To'oToo is the typical athletic and rangy 3-4 linebacker for NIck Saban. 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. Quentin Johnston goes airborne for the big catch at the 1-yard line. 1 pick. 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. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins and Jets try to run. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. 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. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 70 players Getty Images 1. Who is Levis? Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin (161)5. What Bresee doesn't have in pure quickness and explosiveness, he makes up for with strong technique and footwork to get into position to stuff the run. With Combine Week underway, Daniel Jeremiah updates his prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. In doing so, both can raise their draft stock a ton come the end of the year. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look 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. Young is getting more attention as a straight-up strong and powerful run defender. 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 covers a lot of ground and is technically sound. He'll need to work on his route-running and consistency in the NFL. Who is Young? Witherspoon has gotten some early 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 has the smarts and instincts to start well in man or zone coverage. He has forced 23 missed tackles on receptions, fourth best in the FBS. 1 in the NFL. 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. 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. 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. 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. Johnson finishes well with his athleticism and footwork in pass protection. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. Flowers is dynamite, and he's short not small at 5-9 and 182 pounds. He could get better by becoming stronger vs. the run. 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. Jump to: He can take over games with his speed, quickness and route-running. Hyatt has great speed as a dynamic field-stretching big-play threat. 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 | Can the Lions fix their defense? Watch out for him rounding out his footwork and technique to become a more valued asset in pass protection. Robinson has unique burst with the big-play ability to take any run the distance with enough speed, vision and determination. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. Teams are working on getting more clarity for their big boards or how everyone in the current class of prospects stacks up against each other, overall and across positions. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. Once again, its important to note that this is a very early list. A new home for Michael Thomas? QB | RB | FB | WR | TE Washington is getting buzz for his strong, physical frame for blocking plus receiving upside. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. And Harrison is more of the classic Oklahoma offensive tackle who's large and wants to physically overwhelm is opponent on every snap. 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. Can the Lions fix their defense? Dalton Kincaid, Utah (27)2. 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) He posted 8.5 sacks in a breakout season for the Wildcats. Johnson finishes well with his athleticism and footwork in pass protection. All Scouts Average Position Rank 6. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Meet top names | Most polarizing Mustipher, Penn State. Who is Carter? Insane poise. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. Abanikanda has natural talent, great size, and a visible second gear, according to PFN Draft Analyst Ian Cummings. 6 overall (QB2). Who is Porter? That means his status for participating in the contest is uncertain. Some prospects are leaps and bounds ahead of others in their evaluations, while others weve just begun to study. 1 on the interior of the offensive line as Texas A&M G Layden Robinson takes top honors. Hutchinson is a strong, productive good-hands route-runner who can work the big slot well in the NFL. He provides everything teams want out of an alpha receiver in today's NFL. Height Feet 6-5. 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. 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. 21 overall (QB4). Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. He gets around everywhere well and is also reliable in run support. A consensus five-star recruit out of Cincinnati, Johnson was the No. 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. 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. But first, Anderson will join Young at the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Kansas State on Dec. 31. He just needs to work on his decision-making and mechanics to become more consistent and accurate in the NFL. 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. What's next? He still has room to grow his game while in coverage. After months of film study and advanced research, here are Pro Football Networks consensus top players at each respective position. Evans has great speed, quickness and burst. He also set a Rose Bowl record following the 2021 season, throwing for 573 yards and six touchdowns. Become an Insider to access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis. He is relentless in his pursuit against the run and finishes with pop as a tackler. Before I begin, remember, these are my individual rankings, not the full CBS Sports prospect rankings, which is an aggregate of the rankings of Ryan Wilson, Josh Edwards and myself. He has refined his game well in a more dynamic offense. Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. 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. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. Jayden Reed, Michigan State (175)T4. Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama (6-4, 235 pounds) Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid first-rounder for the position. Who is Johnson? What's next? 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. Carter has an explosive first step and complements it with strong hands at the point of attack to puncture and finish plays behind the line of scrimmage. 3-ranked defensive tackle in the country). He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. Sanders has some intriguing hybrid potential with his size, tackling and coverage ability to go along with great pass-rush skills. Robinson is headed to be a reliable zone cover man with the strength, effort and tackling to be helpful vs. the run, too. The son of 13-year NFL veteran linebacker Joey Porter, he was a multisport athlete in Pennsylvania. Brents has some intriguing physical coverage upside because of his size and sometimes explosive play. He came into 2022 with a lot of hype and lived up to it as a first-team all-conference selection. JL Skinner rises to the top of the safety class ahead of the season after the 64, 220-pound monster has dominated out west for Boise State. Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. For more: Top 10 OTs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Paris Johnson Jr. supersedes all others, 1) Layden Robinson, G, Texas A&M2) OCyrus Torrence, G, Florida3) Sedrick Van Pran, C, Georgia4) Joe Tippman, C, Wisconsin5) Steve Avila, C, TCU6) Ricky Stromberg, C, Arkansas7) Emil Ekiyor Jr., G, Alabama8) Sataoa Laumea, G, Utah9) Jarrett Patterson, C, Notre Dame10) Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College. Jump to: Noah is the younger brother of former Oregon offensive tackle Penei, who was a first-round draft pick of the Lions two years ago. That rightful claim to be the 2023 NFL Drafts top player also has an argument from Jalen Carter. John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota (72)3. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 232 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida (15)4. Levis was ranked as the second-best recruit overall in Connecticut in 2018 (three-star player). 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. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. Achane is cruising at an altitude well under the radar until this week. Sanders has some intriguing hybrid potential with his size, tackling and coverage ability to go along with great pass-rush skills. For more: Top 10 EDGEs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Will Anderson Jr. sits atop a talented podium, 1) Jalen Carter, Georgia2) Bryan Bresee, Clemson3) Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh4) Gervon Dexter, Florida5) Siaki Ika, Baylor6) Tyler Davis, Clemson7) Jaxon Player, Baylor8) Jaquelin Roy, LSU9) Akheem Mesidor, Miami (FL)10) P.J. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think 100 top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. He's light on his feet for his size, a quick cutter who can shoot through holes. He allowed only 3.7 yards per passing attempt as the primary defender, the fifth-best mark in the country. He has All-Pro upside. Austin has great size and uses it best in single coverage downfield. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. 1 begin. 2023 NFL Draft rankings are here. He put up very impressive final season numbers for the Mustangs with 96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs. 2023 NFL Draft Quarterback Elimination Chamber: Bryce Young vs. C.J. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. He needs a little more work on technique and run support. Van Ness is a strong, relentless pass rusher who also has exceptional burst in finishing. McKee is getting more attention for being a classic, strong, big pocket passer with system-versatile sensibility. Sam LaPorta, Iowa (145)4. Hall has the suddenness, quickness and explosiveness to excel in the NFL and can raise his stock with a smooth pre-draft season. What's next? He has the smarts and instincts to start well in man or zone coverage. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. Yeah, that good. He'll prepare for the scouting combine and pro day workouts following the playoffs. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. Robinson topped the 100-yard mark 18 times in his college career, including in nine of his final 10 collegiate games. 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. 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. Wilson | Johnson, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 26 Because of his size, he projects as a long-time nickel. As the college football season has arrived, the 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer. 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. 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. Is Jalen Carter or Will Anderson Jr. the draft's best defensive player. Here are the top 10 draft-eligible prospects at every position in college football. He can excel as a receiving-dedicated back in the NFL. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. He used his return to school to become a more reliable run supporter and better tackler. Reminds me a lot of Alvin Kamara or Austin Ekeler. Brown has show good physicality, coverage savvy and versatility to say he can play either nickel corner or safety well in the NFL. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. Gray is the classic quick running back who thrives in the open field and is also an exceptional receiver. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. 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. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. Stevenson has appeal has an attacking cover man with great physicality, which also helps him vs. the run. 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. Jarrett is a route-running and hands technician who can settle into a strong slot receiving role in the NFL. He also reads his blocks well with good vision. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 125 players overall, position rankings, SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. There are other players to know not on this list as well, most notably the No. 1 wideout challenges. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. A big shakeup from the last time we took a stab at quarterbacks way back in May. -- Miller, Year: Redshirt junior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 31 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. Henry is a smart read-and-react player who thrives vs. the run but can get much better rushing the passer. Clark Phillips III was dominant in the Rose Bowl in his last outing last year and has top-tier speed at the position. Smith is a productive and disruptive nose tackle made for reliable run stuffing and also making some big plays in the backfield. Wilson declared for the draft and will not play in Texas Tech's TaxAct Texas Bowl game against Ole Miss. Johnston made an impact early on, averaging 22.1 yards per catch as a freshman. Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. Find out where your favorite Edge stacks up against the 2023 class and view expert mock drafts. Standout trait: Anderson's first-step quickness is a sight to see. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. Suppositions about supporting cast are superfluous to the scouting process. Welcome to the 2022 NFL Draft prospects universe. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror for the draft process, too. Johnson moved to left tackle in 2022 and excelled, earning consensus first-team All-American honors while being named a Lombardi Award semifinalist. OG. All Scouts Average Overall Rank 25.8. He has 68 tackles for loss and 34.5 sacks over three seasons, and his best campaign came in 2021 when he registered 34.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks and 79 pressures. 2023 NFL Combine:February 28-March 6 Draft Date:April 27-April 29 Where:Indianapolis, IN, CFN 2023 NFL Draft Top Prospects QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG/Cs Edge | DTs | LBs | CBs | Safeties Top 100 2023 NFL Prospects, Pre-Combine 2023 NFL Combine Participants 2023 NFL Draft Early Entrants By College Contact/Follow @ColFootballnews. 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. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks 1 Bryce Young Alabama 2 CJ Stroud Ohio State 3 Anthony Richardson Florida 4 Will Levis Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Smith is another physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. Impossible to move and you'll never see him on the ground. Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. There's awesome power and balance to his game too. 7 overall (OT1). Wypler is a reliable athletic pass protector who needs to get stronger to hold up better as an NFL run blocker. He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. 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. 11 overall (CB1). Get a side-by-side look at all four experts' positional breakdowns. 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. 1 Overall 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Worst Case: Top Ten Overall, 2023 NFL Draft Pre-Combine Projection Best Case: No. Tank Bigsby and Sean Tucker are valuable additions to any roster with their combination of receiving prowess and open-field breakaway speed. He just needs to work more on his agility and technique in pass protection.. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. 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. He still needs to work on getting stronger and more physical against the run. He's a boulder on the field. That makes it a good time for another updated and expanded look at Sporting News' player rankings, diving deeper into Day 3 talent for April: MOCK DRAFT: SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. DT | ILB | CB | S | K Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. 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. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror come draft time, too. But the Wildcats lost Coen to the Los Angeles Rams, and Levis battled lingering turf toe and shoulder ailments in 2022. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Flowers was a bright spot in a rough season for the Eagles with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. 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. He is a big corner who goes after big plays in the Trevon Diggs mold but could benefit from more consistent coverage. He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. He's humongous at 6-5 and 342 pounds with arms over 34 inches. With the annual NFL Scouting Combine here in February and individual pro day workouts looming in March, it's officially the heart of 2023 NFL Draft season. Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, 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 -- Miller. Web90.0. His ability to drop the ball into space and give receivers room to operate is the best in the draft class. We picked 10 players who are ranked high on most boards and are likely to be drafted early in the first round come April. 4 overall (RB1). 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. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. He just needs to work on his decision-making and mechanics to become more consistent and accurate in the NFL. We'll see how Robinson runs -- if he does at all -- this week in Indy. He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. 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. Remember, Barkley ran 4.40 at 230 pounds in 2018., Gibbs is underrated. 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. His arm and athleticism don't wow as individual elements, but he is very accurate and adept at sidestepping pressure to deliver downfield. He's light on his feet for his size, a quick cutter who can shoot through holes. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. Vorhees is a savvy run blocker who gets by on smarts and experience but he could benefit from greater footwork and hand execution. 1-rated tackle in the 2020 class after receiving the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year Award. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl, but after suffering a season-ending foot injury against Kansas, he opted to have surgery. 2022 stats: Wilson finished his year with 72 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 7 sacks. Log in here. Wright is pretty close to the total package. How does another solid wide receiver class fill out, and which schools dominate the front seven positions? Standout trait: Accuracy to all levels of the field is Stroud's signature trait. 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. Ojulari uses his smarts, instincts, array of moves and classic finishing burst to win as a pass rusher. 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