The 10 Best Cornerbacks In The 2023 NFL Draft
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CB Traits
Man Coverage (MCV): Ability to stick in a Receivers hip pocket from start to finish In Man Coverage or Zone-Match
Zone Coverage (ZCV): Combination of route recognition, proper risk assessment when in a zone assignment
Press Coverage (PRS): Self Explanatory
Press Style: Notation of whether the Corner prefers and/or is better in Jam or Bail from a Press allignment. Could be Either.
Route Squeeze (RSQ): The combination of physical and mental ability to react quickly at a route's breaking point once a receiver has begun seperating, to snap onto the route and not allow unnecessary seperation.
Ball Skills (BLS): Players composure with the ball in the air to get his head around, find the ball, and not grab when the ball is in the air. Higher grades are given to those who convert interceptions as opposed to swatting the ball.
Run Defense (RUN): The combination of a players' physical ability and willingness to shed blocks and defend the run.
Tackling (TKL): Self Explanatory
CB Scheme Fit
Man: Corners with good press ability, whether it be bail or jam, with good straight line speed and route squeeze to stick with receivers up to any level of the field.
Seattle 3: Throwback, jam-heavy corners who can stunt receivers from getting off the line quick and make their life hell for the first 2 to 3 seconds of the play with good ball skills to disrupt passes. These corners also must be able to shed blocks and defend the run with physicality. Corners in this group may or may not struggle staying in the receivers hip pocket laterally and/or deeper down the field.
Balanced: More scheme independent corners who can do either a lot, or a little bit of everything. They may or may not have elite traits but this grouping of Corner's flexibility to align from any position sets them apart from the more scheme specific corners. They key trait here is the lack of any defining weakness.
Off-Man: Corners more designed to operate in a Quarters Heavy, Split Safety, "Fangio" Style Defense. What these players lack in Press-Jam Coverage ability, they make up for in ability to diagnose route combinations, communicate assignments, and transition downhill quickly in space.
*Slot: Corners who project best into the nickel. These corners excel in lateral movement skills, ball skills, toughness against the run, among many other things in this complex position. Quickness is prioritized over length and long speed as many of the routes defended from the slot are sudden and not downfield.
*Not included in a player's designations as "Any" scheme fit.
(S) Candidate To Convert To Safety
Grading Scale
8.0 Perfect Prospect
7.5 Day 1 Perennial All-Pro
7.3 Day 1 High-End Starter And Likely All-Pro
7.0 Day 1 Quality Starter And Potential All-Pro
6.9 Day 1 Starter With All Pro Upside
6.7-6.8 Day 1 Starter With High-End Starter Upside
6.6 Day 1 Starter
6.5 Boom Or Bust
6.3-6.4 Likely Starter Within First Two Seasons
6.1-6.2 Day 1 Backup With Starter Upside / Likely Slot-Only Starter Within First Two Seasons
6.0 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Developmental Traits Based Prospect
5.9 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer / Role Player - High Floor, Limited Physical Upside
5.8 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer / Role Player - Low Floor, High Ceiling
5.7 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer / Role Player - Limited Physical Upside
5.5-5.6 Day 1 Roster Bubble or Practice Squader
5.4 Priority Free Agent
5.0 Chance To Be In An NFL Camp
Under 5.0 Needs Time In A Developmental League
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Getting a former nfl gm is crazy, you’ve came a long way, that’s absolutely sick
Vikings fans been waiting for this one 😂😭
@akiyahwilliams9521
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As a lions fan y'all need two
@mc4mula305
Жыл бұрын
Would you rather have Gonzalez in the first or the Jesus christ reincarnate into your general manager.
@marcusdow5356
Жыл бұрын
Any defense would help them.
@YourHotAnimeMom
Жыл бұрын
They can have all the CB's in this draft that they want but in the end, Kirk will still dump the pass off to a covered TE that's short of the first down.
@stormedits23
Жыл бұрын
As a Vikings fan I can confirm lol
Seahawks with Witherspoon added to Woolen is 🔥
Your use/invention/popularization of new terms like Route Squeeze is what makes you BY FAR the best football analyst out there. You understand the game so well and aren’t afraid to explain things that might confuse new people. You want your analysis to be as right as possible without worrying about being different, and you think so out of the box
@ThatFranchiseGuy
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Yeah I didn't invent it but thanks for the love!!!
@boosty458
Жыл бұрын
I’m weak
@stephanmiquel5923
Жыл бұрын
Clark Phillips III ?
While describing Tyrique Stevenson: “He’s got the length and strength and hand placement to be a good jam corner.” Sir Mix-A-Lot: “Long and strong and down to get the friction on.” 😂
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Dude, yes!
Ur vids genuinely make my day better and thanks for clearing up route squeeze was a little confused with it on the Patreon but it sounds like one of the most important traits to me💯
I been waiting for this one keep up the amazing work Marcus
Very deep CB/DB draft. Super excited to see this classes future and progression.
@5552515
Жыл бұрын
When Kelee Ringo is DB 10 lol
@AdderallAscension
Жыл бұрын
Just cb. Kinda weak safeties
@j.r.3945
Жыл бұрын
@@AdderallAscension well honestly there are a number of guys who play corner rn who probably will move to safety in the league and be pretty good
@t4d0W
Жыл бұрын
@@AdderallAscension Even Brian Branch is an interesting prospect in the right system that run 'big' nickel/dime personnel.
@cowgirlqueen2636
Жыл бұрын
Corner is strong. Safety is abhorrent
Lets go can't wait for both of those Collabs. Love the draft stock exchange
Everything you said about Witherspoon regarding instincts/mentality Pete Carroll just echoed in his press conference. Super fucking hyped.
Youve lowkey become my favorite creator on youtube. You’re literally the only person that when i see a new upload i instantly click. Love these videos. Always straight to the point and no bullshit videos that are fillers. Just always the best football stuff. Good shit
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that more than you know! ❤️
As always thanks for the spicy content! 🙏🏻
This has become my favorite nfl channel. Just consistent, realistic takes with no crappy, click-bait trolling. Manages to balance highlighting guys skills while being realistic about their limitations. Well done!!
Dang bro it’s so cool seeing you make the moves, getting a former GM and some PFF guys on.. I remember the old team reviews when it was done on madden lol love the channel
Great work 👍🏼
Love the position group break downs!
Love your videos man! even though we don't always agree on rankings and my favorite team is the Bears. Always makes my day to see a new video put out!!
Marcus out here getting former NFL GM’s. This channel has come so far🥲
Would love to hear you go in depth on even guys outside of the top 10. Feels like we have a lot of names that can be really good. I got my eyes on Darius Rush
LETS GO!!! I literally have nothing to watch until u post lmao
Really excited for this as a panthers fan we really need to target some of those later guys
Wonderful video (as per usual). Keep it up, Marcus. Forbes is a draft crush of ours. Those ball skills... Surprised if ultimately he doesn't outperform your CB6 ranking and have a better career than some guys ahead of him. However, you essentially acknowledge this is a possibility if he finds his way into a Fangio scheme like the Chargers' ;-)
Love your stuff, keep it up! What would you think if the Texans took will Anderson at 2 and traded back up for a qb?
You got my boy Thomas! That's sick!
@johnnyapplesauce2998
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I mean he probably just paid him a bunch of $$$ to make an appearance lol
If TFG ranked toothpaste brands. I'd watch.
@drewwilson6639
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He's good but not that good
@hj-mr5gg
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If tfg made tfg branded toothpaste I’d buy it
Great list. I had the same top 10 guys on my personal big board. A few others are I really like as potential steals is Darius Rush, Cory Trice, Jaylon Jones and Garrett Williams. Clark Phillips I also am impressed with, Just wish he was 2-3 inches taller.
I really like CB Moss of Iowa...RAS 9.98 n decent size! Iowa produces lots of dependable D-guys!
Totally agree on CB being such a fun position. I’m glad I’m not an NFL GM, because I’d seriously just draft DBs every year lol. I just love the position
@zackhurwitz9441
Жыл бұрын
Full disclosure, I'm a 49er fan (obviously, we have no stake in the 1st round this year) but I'm trying to understand the full picture around the league, through talking to other fans of different franchises. Interested to hear your thoughts. What would you say to taking one of the top CBs at pick 6 (given Carter's recent concerns, though he will be tempting) and taking an edge at 18 like Myles Murphy, who also has the size to play inside in passing situations, so James Houston can still get his? Or potentially another local to help Alim McNeil (who I think needs more opportunities as a pass rusher) and take Mazi Smith at 18, or in a trade down?
@beanie3427
Жыл бұрын
@@zackhurwitz9441 For the Lions Im totally on board with the idea of taking Richardson if he’s available at 6 (less on board with trading up). Otherwise, I think CB or trade down is the best option. I’d be happy if they got Spoon or if they traded down 5-10 spots and got Banks plus future draft capital (which could be useful if they need a QB in the future). But if not QB, CB seems like the clear answer. At 18, im with you on getting a D-lineman. I also like the idea of getting someone versatile. I was big on Edge for a while, but I’ve kinda moved off that idea after studying the depth chart more. I’d go versatile IDL and I don’t think Mazi would be my target. I think they need a guy like Kancey who can play 3tech, 5tech, or even go to the edge in certain packages. But 18 could go a lot of different ways. I could also see WR or TE being in play there. If they did that, maybe they could grab a guy like Adeboware in the 2nd for the D-line.
@zackhurwitz9441
Жыл бұрын
@@beanie3427 I think y'all are the best landing spot for Richardson. Given that y'all are picking 6th, I don't think to trade up with Arizona would be too much of a haul, at least relatively speaking. Mazi Smith has some untapped potential as a pass rusher, I think he just didn't get a lot of opportunities in Michigan's scheme as their NT. If I'm Arizona, I'd move back for pick 48, Deandre Swift, and a second next year, I'd still get either one of the top CBs, or possibly Tyree Wilson, maybe Carter, but as said before he's a risk at this point. I don't think Richardson makes it past Indi, so might have to pull the trigger.
Respect for not putting Victis and Ultimid all A/S like a lot of people. Also a very interesting reason for Marlton at S. Keep up the good work!
Love the rubber band analogy, made a lot of sense to me!
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Yay!
@aaronchapman3
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
All that said though you do incredible player analysis
Just as a note: Devon Witherspoon ran a 4.42 today, so that should ease a lot of people's minds over his top end speed. He'll be fast enough. Hoping to see him go to Las Vegas, god knows we need a lockdown corner after the catastrophe that was last year.
@ThatFranchiseGuy
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Which is right on par with what I projected so we good 👍.
@hoanpham4545
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@@ThatFranchiseGuy Nice! I know it's nip picky but his name is pronounced as Devin. It's confusing as heck because it's spelled Devon. It just drives me insane like nails on a chalk board.
@kevinmyers440
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@@hoanpham4545 🤡
@briancrawford69
Жыл бұрын
So as fast as Justin Fields
“They used to call me DB Joe”
You talking about route squeezing is why I wake up in the morning
TFG🔥
I am really high personally on Brents but I see a lot of charvarius ward in Brents. Really good video tho as someone who works in college FB and does their own draft rankings and film study you can tell you do a lot of work on these guys
Don't think Kelee Ringo's going to crack my top 10 haha, great video as always!
hey, i love the draft content and appreciate the time and effort you put into the content. I was wondering, do you had any opinions on Bryce Ford Wheaton the WVU WR?
@theninjaofmusic
Жыл бұрын
I've heard that he isnt worth drafting. Massive red flags of the field.
You're on the money about Ringo fitting in on the Seahawks system. They met with him at the combine and are scheduled to meet with him again in Seattle this week. Wouldn't be at all surprised if they draft him in the 2nd if he's still there
Can we see some examples of the player errors you discuss? You’ve taught me so much over the years and your top 10 videos are legendary events in my year. Great work 🎉
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@CHP.Spinna
Жыл бұрын
@@ThatFranchiseGuy showing reps where the player loses or clips on their weaknesses
When you do a safety video, I’d love if you’d note where you’d place Ringo.
Have you looked at Starling from UAB? Kinda curious your thoughts on him as to where he ranks on your CB list
Love your channel but idk what you saw in ringo that made you think he was that bad lol. I’m really high on him due to the fact that he played the best of the best in his college career and from everything I saw he was holding his own. But I love your videos bro💯
Love to hear your thoughts on Eli ricks
My favorite position finally hope the weather is good over in Minnesota
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the only good coverage in Minnesota right now is the clouds over our heads.
As a Ravens fan i’m interested in the corners for sure. Would love Banks/JPJ round 1 or a Stevenson as a trade back option
Great vid! I have like two dis agreements and that Stevenson isn’t really that good, he’s number 9 on my cb board. He just doesn’t have a high ceiling and is floor is good but he’s an average press corner the league. Solid cb2 in his prime, but anyways I respect you analysis. And outside of that amazing list
Broncos need this guy!!
What are your thoughts on Starling Thomas V? His scouting report seems promising enough to make me wonder why he's so low on so many people's big boards.
Tyrique Stevenson is gonna be a beast. Trust.
Having Forbes that high and no Clark Phillips is absolutely craaaaaazy to me man like I can’t even comprehend how one can think Forbes is better and will be better at the next level. But great video keep it up man love the videos
@33_milly93
Жыл бұрын
Forbes has more size and better production.
@robe2504
Жыл бұрын
I like Phillips too, but he had a very ordinary 40 at the Combine.
@BaronVonBielski
Жыл бұрын
@@33_milly93 he’s 165 pounds dude. He has no size.
@BaronVonBielski
Жыл бұрын
@@robe2504 okay?? 40 times are not that important dude. Hence why davante adams and hopkins both ran 4.57 which is like tight end/LB range lmao
@robe2504
Жыл бұрын
@@BaronVonBielski That's one of the factors that caused him to drop, especially after coming in at 5'9" and 29" arms.
Babe wake up, Marcus dropped another positional ranking
Darnay Holmes still ain't learn how to turn his head around in man coverage smh, dude is wild he almost cost us on the last play of our 2nd game vs the commanders. I would love to get his replacement in this draft.
If the patriots get a receiver in the first and stevenson falls to them in the 2nd il be so excited about how we can look next year (as long as mac returns to rookie form)
I love corners wide receiver battles
Dimitroff (sumer) AND the NFL.S.E guys? you are getting all the guys I like to watch on! Bengal is basically the only other one!
Wish u showed Devon’s first coverage snap of the entire season 😭 rip indiana rb
What’s your opinion on Clark Phillips?
Hope the Bengals are looking into Banks. Not sure who's going to be there at pick 28.
Curious if on guys like Forbes and Turner if you factor in that a pro team is likely to try and pack weight on them.
Darrelle Revis was so good at route squeeze amongst all the other things he was so good at.
Would love Ringo in the second for my Bengals as a high potential backup behind Chido, Hilton and Britt
Babe wake up new TFG positional breakdown just dropped
Great Video (per usual). Was wondering what team you ordinarily root for in the NFL?
@Fau1ted
Жыл бұрын
He's a Packers fan I believe. Hence why he was so critical of the Quay Walker pick.
@lucaswilliams1769
Жыл бұрын
@@Fau1ted Let's Go!!! I am too!! I was just confused by the 49ers and Seahawks memorabilia behind him (although I've seen a rodgers jersey back there too)
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
I like to consider myself a general NFL fan but yeah I was raised a Packers fan
I'm curious where you have Phillips III, Jaylon Jones, Darius Rush
Thoughts on Eli Ricks from Alabama?
5:22 had me 🤣🤣🤣 idk y
only commenting to help out the algorithm
just curious what do you think the diffence between DJ turner and devon witherspoon is since they are such a similar weight?
I have Ringo as corner 3-5 and back end first rounder. I really like him, I draft him in madden every time in the early second
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Oh he'll be a God in Madden haha
CP3 is a my guy this year so it sucked not to see him on here. Great analysis and video as always!
I love Emmanuel Forbes. He is very underrated!
Stevenson can also play in the slot that’s what he played at UGA and he was really solid
Bout to go rewatch your stingley video as a Texans fan 😲💯
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
I've got faith in Stingley with Ryans 🔥
@brandonsimpson2696
Жыл бұрын
@@ThatFranchiseGuy do you think we would still go corner? Steven Nelson only has 1 year left and Desmond King I think is the same! Banks and Stingley would be 🔥🔥🔥
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Yep I could see it!
@brandonsimpson2696
Жыл бұрын
@@ThatFranchiseGuy Young,JSN, Adetomiwa/Bj and then banks? What you think?
@t4d0W
Жыл бұрын
@@brandonsimpson2696 Knowing Ryans if he's confident with his ability to coach up talents with ideal traits, he'll try look in late rounds or potential FAs for DB depth.
Can I ask what kind of Mic that is?
Banks reminds me off Quentin Jammer who once played for the Chargers. Similar measurable and physical characteristics, and Jammer never was a big interception guy. Jammer also played the run like a small LB at corner.
@zackhurwitz9441
Жыл бұрын
Man used to catch bodies on the perimeter. Those LT chargers were crazy.
Witherspoon is also my cb1 & ran a 4.42 today
Just saw that Forbes met with patriots. Could see him as a potential kick to FS on some other teams because the ball skills and athletic profile.
The Bengals are very interested in CB Emmanuel Forbes. I know he wasn’t a team you mentioned but he’s absolutely a guy on their list
@t4d0W
Жыл бұрын
I agree on this. Big Lou Anarumo isn't a Fangio disciple but his understanding of utilizing his personnel in zone situations will get the most out Forbe's skillset.
Thoughts on Darius Rush?
my texans dream draft is bryce at 2 and then corner run starts late and witherspoon falls to 12!!! plz he is just sooo good him and stingley would be insane
Bro how do you have a niners jersey next to seattle
I’m a uga fan and having to watch ringo defend deep passes the last couple years was hard to watch
TFG wake up new babe vid dropped
He’s going to one of the best teams on development of the cornerback position.
I like these rankings, though I am much higher on Cam Smith. I think he’s the 3rd best corner in the class behind Gonzalez and Witherspoon. To me Gonzalez, Witherspoon, Smith, Porter, & Banks are the clear top 5.
Do you think Emmanuel Forbes could be a single-high free safety?
Babe wake up, we’re a little late but that franchise guy posted
I am praying my lions draft Banks with their second first round pick if we don’t go Witherspoon at 6 and take Anderson or Carter instead if either falls. Even if they feel like they have to trade up a little bit from 18 to get him. Banks and Witherspoon are my favorite fits for my Lions.
Doing a mock draft with TD is insane congrats
Should DJ Turner be further down the list? Would he be given the task of covering big recievers? I believe he's worth taking if you have a dominant no 1 already on the roster meaning he could be a solid and flashy CB 2
Hopefully Forbes works out in Washington with Gonzalez right there
1. Devon Witherspoon 2. Christian Gonzales 3. Joey Porter 4. Deonte Banks 5. Emmanuel Forbes 6. Cam Smith 7. Tyrique Stevenson 8. Tre’Vius Hodges Tomlinson 9. Garrett Williams 10. Julius Brents Honarble mentions 11. DJ Turner 12. Kelee Ringo 13. Clark Phillips 14. Cory Trice
one thing i think you could do to improve your videos is diversify speed ratings. seems like almost every corner has a speed within 3 or 4 digits so its hard to understand how fast exactly you think they are. love the content
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
The margins aren't that wide but they do make a difference! The color coding is consistent with the letter grades if that helps
@purklepanda5574
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@@ThatFranchiseGuy right there’s a difference but it just feels like 89 speed is pretty good and that seemed to be about the lowest it got most of the time.
@ThatFranchiseGuy
Жыл бұрын
Well you aren't a top 10 corner without a baseline of good speed, I'll say that There's a much larger range at other positions but these guys are playing corner cause they are fast. "87 speed" isn't playing in the NFL
You got forbes right with Washington
I want Gonzalez in ATL
Lets gooooo
Route squeeze? Funny growing up everyone just called it closing speed
I love your videos, but, man, dropping Forbes to sixth is so egregious. The tape, stats, and production is all there against elite competition yet teams and scouts nippick weight, height, handsize, etc. Same thing was said about Devonte Smith and he's tured out just fine. I look forward to your DT rankings but I already know you're gonna have Kansey at 4 or 5. It's crazy, man.
@t4d0W
Жыл бұрын
Outlier metrics for WR is different and DeVonta Smith is the only skinniest outlier whose playing WR at a high level. For corners the metrics for size is much different as outlined by TFG since they can be easily mismatched against bigger WRs. The only thing saving Forbes is that his ball skills and instincts on coverage along with his arm length make him terrific in zone/quarters if that is all he's asked to do.
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