WebWelcome to NFL combine -- and new mock draft-- week, which means I need to update my rankings for the 2023 NFL draft. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Weight Lbs 337lbs. 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. Texas scores first as Bijan Robinson rushes in from 36 yards out. Jones is a smart and sturdy pass protector who can blossom by learning to use his footwork and quickness better. Standout trait: Levis has an easy throwing motion that enables him to get plenty of velocity behind his throws. 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 posted 8.5 sacks in a breakout season for the Wildcats. He put up very impressive final season numbers for the Mustangs with 96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs. Young has wild creative skills. (0:29). Bainivalu is develop great appeal as a swing backup because of his size inside and blocking versatility. C.J. He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. There are other players to know not on this list as well, most notably the No. Battle is a well-rounded cover safety with the speed and quickness needed to stay with inside receivers. Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. 2022 stats: Young has thrown for 3,007 yards and 27 touchdown passes with 5 interceptions, while posting an 83.6 Total QBR. HIs arm and athleticism don't wow as individual elements, but he is very accurate and adept at sidestepping pressure to deliver downfield. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota (72)3. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. He has declared for the draft and will bypass the Longhorns' Valero Alamo Bowl against Washington. Despite not hauling in an interception, he contested 75.9% of the passes thrown in his direction -- the fourth-best mark in the country. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Although, Siaki Ika and Jaxon Player have a chance to encroach on their dominance in their first season together in Waco. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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). Jones is a big, physical corner who can be most effective covering ground with his explosive burst in a zone scheme. There's some sneaky speed in both of those backs too., 1. What's next? He is relentless in his pursuit against the run and finishes with pop as a tackler. 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. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. That rightful claim to be the 2023 NFL Drafts top player also has an argument from Jalen Carter. Quentin Johnston, TCU (9)T2. Harrison is a physically impressive prospect with a great frame and wingspan to hold up well. If he can put together all of his raw talent, he can quickly blossoming into something special. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Cedric Tillman and Jermaine Burton look to have the most to gain in 2022. Tucker is a strong, compact sometimes explosive runner who needs to get better with blocking and receiving. 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 opted out of Kentucky's TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Iowa, though, which means he will turn his attention immediately toward the draft. 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. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. Austin has great size and uses it best in single coverage downfield. But his true breakout year came in 2022, when he started at outside corner in 10 games. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama (6-4, 235 pounds) Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. 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. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 20 | Career starts: 28 The 2023 NFL draft is getting closer, and our analysts are building their draft boards. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. He provides everything teams want out of an alpha receiver in today's NFL. 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. Phillips has also jumped into the first-round conversation with his strong ballhawking skills and six interceptions for the Utes. Darnell Washington, Georgia (32), Kincaid has two high-level traits/skills -- he has impossibly good hands and is electric after the catch. Welcome to the 2022 NFL Draft prospects universe. His 7.1% off-target rate is fifth best in the FBS. He gets around everywhere well and is also reliable in run support. 2022 stats: Porter had 25 tackles and 11 pass breakups this season. Jarrett is a route-running and hands technician who can settle into a strong slot receiving role in the NFL. Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. How do their evaluations differ, and which players are the unanimous No. 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. 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. 2 overall (DT1). Robinson leaves Texas ranked No. 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. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Levis showed immense growth and extreme arm talent a season ago and looks poised to bring Kentucky to new heights this fall. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. 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. Robinson created 90 missed tackles this season, tops in the country. 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. Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Story originally appeared on College Football News. Once the playoffs are over, Johnson will begin preparation for the scouting combine. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. Who is Young? Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? -- Miller, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 11 Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 200 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. 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. What Kancey lacks in ideal size for the interior he makes for with his sometimes devastating inside pass rush pop. You'd think he's already been coached by Dante Scarnecchia by watching him deploy his hands and reset in pass protection. What's next? Clark Phillips III was dominant in the Rose Bowl in his last outing last year and has top-tier speed at the position. Phil Jurkovec, Grayson McCall, Jake Haener, and Kedon Slovis all have a chance to crash these rankings with great seasons. He gets around everywhere well and is also reliable in run support. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. For this, edge rushers are a catch-all for outside linebackers, defensive ends, and hybrids of the two positions. Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. For more: Top 10 WRs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Kayshon Boutte fending off tense competition at WR1, 1) Michael Mayer, Notre Dame2) Cameron Latu, Alabama3) Jaheim Bell, South Carolina4) Dalton Kincaid, Utah5) Sam LaPorta, Iowa6) Zack Kuntz, Old Dominion7) Darnell Washington, Georgia8) Benjamin Yurosek, Stanford9) Will Mallory, Miami (FL)10) Brant Kuithe, Utah. Tippmann is a savvy, well-rounded blocker who could get better by improving his agility and footwork in relation to his strength. Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. He's not heavy-footed, which separates him from many blockers from the Sooners program. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 100 players. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. 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. Stroud and Bryce Young. 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. Kincaid is a versatile pass-catcher with great athleticism, hands and route-running skills for the position but needs some significant work on blocking skills. He also can be an explosive return man. 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. How do the top players at every position stack up? Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position: Quarterback. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. 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, QB, Ohio State Cast aside your Ohio State objections. Hall has the suddenness, quickness and explosiveness to excel in the NFL and can raise his stock with a smooth pre-draft season. Kelee Ringo remains the top cornerback, but South Carolinas Cam Smith has the ball skills to challenge the throne. Tillman is the classic size-speed perimeter vertical threat who also finishes well in the end zone. As a true junior, Anderson is not eligible for all-star games and will begin his draft process by preparing for the scouting combine. 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 reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. The younger Porter was a three-star recruit after spending time at both wide receiver and defensive back in high school, and he stayed in state to suit up for the Nittany Lions. How do the top players at every position stack up? -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 25 His arm strength stands out right away on tape, and scouts love the physical traits in his game. Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. What's next? 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. His ability to drop the ball into space and give receivers room to operate is the best in the draft class. Stroud is a sturdy and cerebral pocket passer. Johnson moved to left tackle in 2022 and excelled, earning consensus first-team All-American honors while being named a Lombardi Award semifinalist. Ojulari uses his smarts, instincts, array of moves and classic finishing burst to win as a pass rusher. 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. What's next? Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. He's not perfect. The best player in the draft could very well be a defensive lineman, and Will Anderson Jr. has the right stuff to challenge that for that title. But first, Anderson will join Young at the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Kansas State on Dec. 31. A new No. 2023 NFL Draft rankings are here. Ranked based on how good from the college perspective we think all the top prospects look before the 2023 NFL Combine. Bigsby is a well-rounded power runner who also incorporates some gamebreaking qualities with good toughness between the tackles. Morris uses his high-effort approach to be very productive but he could further expand the explosive part of his game. Thirteen landed in the top 150 in 2023, including a hefty seven with a grade of a 7.0 to 7.9 and two with marks above an 8.0. 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. 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