For more: Top 10 TE in the 2023 NFL Draft: Cameron Latu, Jaheim Bell lead the chase behind Michael Mayer, 1) Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State2) Darnell Wright, Tennessee3) Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse4) Peter Skoronski, Northwestern5) Carter Warren, Pittsburgh6) Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland7) Anton Harrison, Oklahoma8) Blake Freeland, BYU9) Connor Galvin, Baylor10) Broderick Jones, Georgia. He was the 2022 Doak Walker Award winner, a unanimous All-American and a two-time first-team All-Big 12 performer (2021, 2022). Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. Despite the nickname, Dell is more of a diminutive dasher for the position his big-play juice and versatility to become an open-field rushing hybrid. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. Who is Carter? NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 125 players overall, position rankings, SN's latest first-round projections for 2023. Jones is very appealing because of his agility and natural footwork in pass protection. Then pro day and combine workouts await. He put up very impressive final season numbers for the Mustangs with 96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs. Skinner has a quiet reserve about him but brings the lumber with calculated shots. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. Story originally appeared on College Football News. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid-first-rounder for the position. 1 overall (OLB1). 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. Kelly has great pedigree, a big frame and natural skills but to be more than a subpackage player who's trusted in man, he must improve his recognition and technique. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. 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. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. 2 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. 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 can be a solid run-stopping starter in a 4-3. Smith is a productive and disruptive nose tackle made for reliable run-stuffing and also making some big plays in the backfield. 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. For more: Top 10 iOL in the 2023 NFL Draft: Layden Robinson, OCyrus Torrence lead a wide-open class, 1) Will Anderson Jr., Alabama2) Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame3) Myles Murphy, Clemson4) Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State5) Nolan Smith, Georgia6) BJ Ojulari, LSU7) Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech8) Andre Carter II, Army9) Derick Hall, Auburn10) Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington. Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. 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. Watch out for him rounding out his footwork and technique to become a more valued asset in pass protection. 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. Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. 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. White has some off-charts athleticism for his size at the position with key being a lot more all-around refinement for his game. Log in here. Turner is a smart and athletic cover man giving him plenty of outside-inside versatility for the NFL. Sam LaPorta, Iowa (145)4. Here are my top five 2023 NFL Draft prospects at each offensive position: Quarterback. He can be a speedy slot or outside option in the NFL with great quickness in open field and toughness after the catch. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. 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. 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 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. Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. 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. Wilson | Johnson, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 26 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. Peter Skoronski, Northwestern (8)5. Sanders has some intriguing hybrid potential with his size, tackling and coverage ability to go along with great pass-rush skills. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 215 pounds, Miller's current ranking: No. Year: Redshirt senior | Age: 23 | Career starts: 26 Much like former Northwestern star turned Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, Skoronski has a great athletic profile. He can be a solid run-stopping starter in a 4-3. 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. Young has special athleticism and intangible qualities beyond his age. Darnell Washington, Georgia (32), Kincaid has two high-level traits/skills -- he has impossibly good hands and is electric after the catch. Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. Behind Carter, ClemsonsBryan Bresee and Tyler Davis could form the countrys top duo at any position if theyre both healthy in 2022. But his true breakout year came in 2022, when he started at outside corner in 10 games. Insane poise. Bigsby is a well-rounded power runner who also incorporates some gamebreaking qualities with good toughness between the tackles. Like some recent previous Trojans, his best role in the NFL at first might be as a dynamic slot. 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. Ranks: Kiper | McShay | Positional He has the smarts and instincts to start well in man or zone coverage. But the Wildcats lost Coen to the Los Angeles Rams, and Levis battled lingering turf toe and shoulder ailments in 2022. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. What's next? DT | ILB | CB | S | K Just ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, it's time to break down my top 5 rankings for all the offensive positions. Jones is a smart and sturdy pass protector who can blossom by learning to use his footwork and quickness better. He's sudden, wins routeinly after the catch and plays bigger than his size in traffic downfield., Reed was significantly held back by his quarterback play and the offensive line at Michigan State. Who is Porter? He went for 185 yards and three touchdowns against Oklahoma that year. McGuire can expand on winning on the pass rush with his physicality and relentless, assets that also make him strong vs. the run. Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. Who is Robinson? His 21 run stops are tied for ninth in the FBS. Patterson uses his strength well as a blocker but could work on being more nimble for the next level of speed and quickness he will face. He has refined his game well in a more dynamic offense. Banks has appealing size and playmaking skills but needs to put it all together in coverage. 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. Ahead of the playoffs, here's an updated and expanded look at the 70 prospects NFL teams should have highest on their watchlist for now: MOCK DRAFT: Latest first-round projections for 2023. How do the analysts view C.J. Of course, the board will shift 1. 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. Wilson broke out in 2021 with seven sacks and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's defensive MVP. Bigsby is a well-rounded power runner who also incorporates some gamebreaking qualities with good toughness between the tackles. We picked 10 players who are ranked high on most boards and are likely to be drafted early in the first round come April. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. His ability to drop the ball into space and give receivers room to operate is the best in the draft class. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 20 | Career starts: 28 QB Hot Board | First-round grades He can also outrun smaller wideouts and shows an extra gear in closing to make plays on the ball. He has declared for the draft and will bypass the Longhorns' Valero Alamo Bowl against Washington. Parker Washington, Penn State (215), Johnston has some awkward movements because of his height and long legs. 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. 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. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the previous offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. He has also added 20 pressures. He can excel as a receiving-dedicated back in the NFL. From the college perspective, here are all the top position players. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. The hamstring injury will be far in the rearview mirror come draft time, too. 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. And Harrison is more of the classic Oklahoma offensive tackle who's large and wants to physically overwhelm is opponent on every snap. He is relentless in his pursuit against the run and finishes with pop as a tackler. 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. 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. The deadline to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it only felt right to update PFFs draft board. 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. 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. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks. 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. Born in Henderson, Texas, he was a three-star recruit and the No. -- Reid, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 40 21 overall (QB4). He can make big plays but can also has reliable hands to help his consistency. Get a side-by-side look at all four experts' positional breakdowns. Ekiyor is a physical, relentless and experienced blocker who needs work with his hands and footwork to start in the NFL. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Noah is the younger brother of former Oregon offensive tackle Penei, who was a first-round draft pick of the Lions last year. 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. 7 overall (OT1). Once the playoffs are over, Johnson will begin preparation for the scouting combine. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. He will be hard to pass up at No. Stroud vs. Anthony Richardson and More, Top XFL Quarterbacks 2023: Jordan Taamu Looks To Hold Off Ben DiNucci for Top Spot, Final 2023 Senior Bowl QB Rankings: Jake Haener Rises Above the Rest. 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. His running ability stood out this season, too, as he gained 195 yards and scored four times on the ground. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis and the rest of the quarterback class? Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. Avila is well-rounded for blocking with his power and agility for the inside. He can still become a little refined in his technique all-around. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. Battle is a well-rounded cover safety with the speed and quickness needed to stay with inside receivers. Gray is the classic quick running back who thrives in the open field and is also an exceptional receiver. Kincaid is a versatile pass-catcher with great athleticism, hands and route-running skills for the position but needs some good work on blocking skills. He will be hard to pass up at No. Van Ness is a strong, relentless pass rusher who also has exceptional burst in finishing. He's ready to startm and thrive as a rookie on the edge., Johnson feels like a super high floor blockers because of his athleticism and power combination. He is not all-star-eligible and will prepare for the scouting combine, up first in his pre-draft schedule. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, and many eyes will be on him against Ohio State in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Throw out your feelings on Justin Fields or any Buckeyes quarterback who has come before. He is relentless in his pursuit against the run and finishes with pop as a tackler. 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. Tucker is a strong, compact sometimes explosive runner who needs to get better with blocking and receiving. 2022 stats: Anderson has 10 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and 53 pressures, and he returned an interception for a TD. He's light on his feet for his size, a quick cutter who can shoot through holes. Young | Stroud | Levis | Anderson 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. He's a quick-setting master and plays with quality balance. He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. Young is getting more attention as a straight-up strong and powerful run defender. Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Who is Johnson? Bainivalu is develop great appeal as a swing backup because of his size inside and blocking versatility. 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. Pro Football Network, LLC. The wideout caught 13 touchdowns and had over 2,000 yards receiving on 108 receptions during his three years, and he was a first-team All-Big 12 player in 2021. Ringo is an extremely athletic and physical corner, using every bit of size and frame well in aggressive coverage. Who is Johnston? Anudike-Uzomah is a long, strong pass rusher who uses his smarts, instincts and variety of moves to get to the quarterback while working on becoming a little more explosive. There's awesome power and balance to his game too. Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. Johnson finishes well with his athleticism and footwork in pass protection. Fans can also find updated mock drafts each week at our mock draft landing page; only on CBSSports.com! A big part of that equation will be next year's NFL draft, set to start April 27 in Kansas City. Wilson is a versatile pass rusher with a massive frame. 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. 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. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Become an Insider to access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis. 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