Michael Mayer, Notre Dame (10)3. Darnell Wright, Matthew Bergeron, and Jaelyn Duncan all move up significantly since our last update, as each has terrific tape from their respective careers. Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan (96)2. He just needs to work on his decision-making and mechanics to become more consistent and accurate in the NFL. Because of his size, he projects as a long-time nickel. Levis does too, I just feel like he should be further ahead in his maturation by now. Tomlinson is a smooth and fluid cover man, from short area to downfield. 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. 2 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. 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 | Robinson created 90 missed tackles this season, tops in the country. Anderson amassed 10 starts at Alabama with double-digit sacks, including a four-sack performance against Mississippi State in 2021. He came out of Mater Dei High School in Pasadena, California, as the top-ranked dual-threat passer in the 2020 class. Sanders has some intriguing hybrid potential with his size, tackling and coverage ability to go along with great pass-rush skills. Tippmann is a savvy, well-rounded blocker who could get better by improving his agility and footwork in relation to his strength. Gray is the classic quick running back who thrives in the open field and is also an exceptional receiver. Robinson has unique burst with the big-play ability to take any run the distance with enough speed, vision and determination. The top of the tight end class remains the same as Michael Mayer is a do-it-all monster. 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. Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 200 pounds, Reid's current ranking: No. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4) Bryce Bodes well in today's NFL. Story originally appeared on College Football News. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. College Junior Florida. A new home for Michael Thomas? Jump to: Brents has some intriguing physical coverage upside because of his size and sometimes explosive play. Mocks: Kiper | McShay | Miller | Reid He's light on his feet for his size, a quick cutter who can shoot through holes. He can excel as a receiving-dedicated back in the NFL. With Combine Week underway, Daniel Jeremiah updates his prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. His arm strength stands out right away on tape, and scouts love the physical traits in his game. Doesn't have an imposing frame -- which is fine in today's NFL. A big part of that equation will be next year's NFL draft, set to start April 27 in Kansas City. 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. 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. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. 2022 stats: Johnson started all 12 games at left tackle, allowing one sack and seven pressures over the course of the season. Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position: Quarterback. As such, we take the last preseason look at the top 10 players at every position for the 2023 NFL Draft. Smith-Njigba follows in the massive playmaking footsteps of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson as a complete former go-to receiver for Stroud. 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. Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 23 | Career starts: 26 Sam LaPorta, Iowa (145)4. 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Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Tomlinson is a smooth and fluid cover man, from short area to downfield. 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. That rightful claim to be the 2023 NFL Drafts top player also has an argument from Jalen Carter. 1) C.J. Standout trait: Wilson has a unique frame with a good blend of power and buildup speed -- and he plays with a powerful base. Sewell is a missile to the football, and Simpson is a valuable all-around defender with great versatility. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 25 Horton will draw more buzz because of his off-charts athleticism and relentless that can be harnessed into better production in the 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. Avila is well-rounded for blocking with his power and agility for the inside. Get a side-by-side look at all four experts' positional breakdowns. Cedric Tillman and Jermaine Burton look to have the most to gain in 2022. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. His 10.6 yards per attempt off play-action ranks 12th in the FBS. Benton is a stout and powerful prospect who can make for a strong rotational tackle in the NFL. He will anchor Ohio State's offensive line against Georgia in the College Football Playoff, starting with a Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl matchup with Georgia. C.J. 1s at their positions? The 2023 NFL draft is getting closer, and our analysts are building their draft boards. He just needs more experience to become a more well-rounded sack artist. O'Cyrus Torrence, Florida (15)4. Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia (6-3, 310 pounds) The Bulldogs' repeat national championship front had a clear He just put up impressive regular-season numbers for the Mustangs (96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs). Carter is not eligible for any postseason all-star contests, but Georgia is the No. Before I begin, remember, these are my individual rankings, notthe full CBS Sports prospect rankings, which is an aggregate of the rankings of Ryan Wilson, Josh Edwards and myself. 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. How do the analysts view C.J. You'd think he's already been coached by Dante Scarnecchia by watching him deploy his hands and reset in pass protection. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 125 players 1. 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. He just needs to work more on his agility and technique as a pass protector. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. LaPorta is a well-rounded tight end who can do everything as an intermediate receiver and also is a willing blocker whe needed. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. As the college football season has arrived, the 2023 NFL Draft continues to inch closer. As a junior non-graduate, Stroud will not be eligible for the Shrine Bowl or Senior Bowl, instead preparing for the scouting combine following Ohio State's run in the College Football Playoff. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 70 players overall, position rankings. We picked 10 players who are ranked high on most boards and are likely to be drafted early in the first round come April. 1-rated tackle in the 2020 class after receiving the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year Award. 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 declared for the draft and will bypass the Longhorns' Valero Alamo Bowl against Washington. Jump to: He'll need to work on his route-running and consistency in the NFL. 6 overall (DE1). Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. 3-ranked defensive tackle in the country). There are other players to know not on this list as well, most notably the No. A five-star recruit and Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020, Robinson hit the field immediately at Texas and produced as expected. Flowers was a bright spot in a rough season for the Eagles with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, and many eyes will be on him against Ohio State in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Impossible to move and you'll never see him on the ground. He's humongous at 6-5 and 342 pounds with arms over 34 inches. He also has gotten more buzz as a middle-round potential of late. Despite missing time last season, Boutte still impressed with lackluster quarterback play. Musgrave offers intriguing speed, quickness and route-running for the position but needs some work on getting more out of frame, especially in run blocking. What's next? Reed could be a steal as a classic inside reliable possession man. He has still room to grow to use his frame and physicality even better as a receiver and blocker. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Welcome to the 2022 NFL Draft prospects universe. He still needs to work on getting stronger and more physical against the run. WebGet the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. He opted out of Kentucky's TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Iowa, though, which means he will turn his attention immediately toward the draft. 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. He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Who is Anderson? QB | RB | FB | WR | TE 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. Tuipulotu has intriguing speed, power and agility that made him so productive in college. Phillips has also jumped into the first-round conversation with his strong ballhawking skills and six interceptions for the Utes. In doing so, both can raise their draft stock a ton come the end of the year. Freeland has great size and raw skills that can refined well for pass protection given his established high floor as an outside run blocker. Hooker can be a quality pocket passer. Achane is the classic change of pace with big-time speed and versatility but he's not a power runner and needs to work on blocking to be an asset on third downs. Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. Henley covers a lot of ground with his speed but is best suited as a two-down run defender. He always gives a high effort but could get better with his balance and strength taking on blockers. His running ability stood out this season, too, as he gained 195 yards and scored four times on the ground. Dude flies, is sneaky elusive, and catches the rock comfortably. 1 wideout challenges. He served primarily as a rotational defensive tackle in Year 1 in Lubbock before switching back to defensive end during the backstretch of the 2020 season. He will be hard to pass up at No. Young uses his strength and physicality well but projects more as a run-stopping complement. Tank Bigsby and Sean Tucker are valuable additions to any roster with their combination of receiving prowess and open-field breakaway speed. A consensus five-star recruit out of Cincinnati, Johnson was the No. He also can get to the quarterback inside and is relentless in working his blocker. Downs has the athleticism and quickness to make a ton of big plays when working the open field on short-to-intermediate routes, especially after the catch. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. Who makes it onto the list? Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Ahead of all the action, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah released his latest ranking of the top 50 prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. Young didn't have the same caliber supporting cast in 2022, but he still once again eclipsed 3,000 passing yards to become the first Crimson Tide signal-caller to hit that mark in back-to-back seasons. Despite not hauling in an interception, he contested 75.9% of the passes thrown in his direction -- the fourth-best mark in the country. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. His arm and athleticism don't wow as individual elements, but he is very accurate and adept at sidestepping pressure to deliver downfield. He can also outrun smaller wideouts and shows an extra gear in closing to make plays on the ball. The combine and his pro day workout will be Stroud's tentpole events in the pre-draft process. Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. Because of his size, he projects as a long-time nickel. He has put it all together for top-flight production and is both relentless and technically sound. Boutte is right there with Smith-Njigba in being a smooth well-rounded receiver with speed, quickness, hands and route-running. 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. Top 10 consensus rankings. He worked his way into the Ohio State lineup as a sophomore, starting at right guard, where he was a second-team All-Big Ten performer and Academic All-Big Ten. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid-first-rounder for the position. Robinson exceeds the expected value for a running back, and Gibbs comes equipped with game-changing elusiveness. 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. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. He can work within an explosive passing game with accuracy but also offers some dazzling improv. 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. No matter the moment of the game, he plays with the same heartbeat. All Rights Reserved. Dalton Kincaid, Utah (27)2. Ojulari uses his smarts, instincts, array of moves and classic finishing burst to win as a pass rusher. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. 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