Jordan Addison, USC (12)T2. 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 | Johnson uses his wide range to make a lot of plays on the ball in coverage. 3 signal-caller in our college QB rankings: Clayton Tune. He's a quick-setting master and plays with quality balance. 2022 stats: Young has thrown for 3,007 yards and 27 touchdown passes with 5 interceptions, while posting an 83.6 Total QBR. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Standout trait: Anderson's first-step quickness is a sight to see. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support. He has terrific athleticism and speed with which to stretch the field. Phil Jurkovec, Grayson McCall, Jake Haener, and Kedon Slovis all have a chance to crash these rankings with great seasons. Anudike-Uzomah is a long, strong pass rusher who uses his smarts, instincts and variety of moves to the quarterback while works on becoming a little more explosive. Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4). Vorhees is the traditional strong and powerful interior run blocker. 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. Forty Time Secs 5.40. He would fit well in a 49ers-like scheme such as the Dolphins and Jets try to run. I'm a little concerned about his size and lack of a monster arm., Richardson is big and twitchy and explosive with a bazooka connected to his shoulder. Horton will draw more buzz because of his off-charts athleticism and relentless that can be harnessed into better production in the NFL. 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As such, we take the last preseason look at the top 10 players at every position for the 2023 NFL Draft. Wilson | Johnson, Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 26 Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid 28d Mel Kiper Jr., +3 More Sources: Lakers to reassess 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 also can be an explosive return man. Scott is a intriguing middle-round speedy vertical threat with some quickness for the slot, too. Michael Mayer, Notre Dame (10)3. OT | G | C | DE | OLB WebGet the latest NFL Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. 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's rising quickly on a lot of teams' boards. These are the top 100 prospects who will be Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. He's a power player with a wide base and stellar anchoring ability.. In conjunction with the release of our consensus Top 300 Big Board, here are the top 10 players at every 2023 NFL Draft rankings are here. Standout trait: Young's overall poise really stands out. Standout trait: Levis has an easy throwing motion that enables him to get plenty of velocity behind his throws. Smith joined Carter in leading the latest iteration of Kirby Smart's defense with his pure explosiveness and pass-rushing speed. If he can get a little stronger, he can turn into a reliable all-around blocker for a long time. 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. Quentin Johnston goes airborne for the big catch at the 1-yard line. As a true junior, Anderson is not eligible for all-star games and will begin his draft process by preparing for the scouting combine. He also can get to the quarterback inside and is relentless in working his blocker. Because of his size, he projects as a long-time nickel. 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. Then pro day and combine workouts await. 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. Tank Bigsby and Sean Tucker are valuable additions to any roster with their combination of receiving prowess and open-field breakaway speed. Standout trait: He has a natural ability to penetrate the first level and cause instant disruption. Hall shows good zip on his passes and uses his athleticism well while throwing, but he's also an older prospect (25) who needs to use his experience to his advantage to quickly develop all-around. He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. Below are updated rankings of the top 25 prospects overall, along with the top 10 prospects at every position. Addison is a less-lanky DeVonta Smith. 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. What's next? 16 defensive end in the state coming out of high school, and his college career began at Texas A&M. He reads the field and leads his team with superior intangibles. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 70 players Getty Images 1. 4 overall (RB1). What's next? 2023 NFL Draft Prospects Led by C.J. White has some off-charts athleticism for his size at the position with key being a lot more all-around refinement for his game. He allowed only 3.7 yards per passing attempt as the primary defender, the fifth-best mark in the country. 2022 stats: Johnson started all 12 games at left tackle, allowing one sack and seven pressures over the course of the season. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid-first-rounder for the position. Watch out for Purdues Jalen Graham, who makes plays in coverage and against the run all the same. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Jayden Reed, Michigan State (175)T4. Adebawore is an unique inside pass rusher because of quickness and versatility to play bigger than his size. 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. He produced 9.5 sacks in his final season for the Razorbacks. Darnell Wright, Tennessee (136)2. 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. 2022 stats: Anderson has 10 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and 53 pressures, and he returned an interception for a TD. 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings, Pre-Combine: Quarterbacks 1 Bryce Young Alabama 2 CJ Stroud Ohio State 3 Anthony Richardson Florida 4 Will Levis Overshown lives up to his frame with great speed and quickness, which are assets against the pass, but he could get better cleaning up vs. the run. Carter is not eligible for any postseason all-star contests, but Georgia is the No. 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. Throw out your feelings on Justin Fields or any Buckeyes quarterback who has come before. Although, Siaki Ika and Jaxon Player have a chance to encroach on their dominance in their first season together in Waco. His 7.1% off-target rate is fifth best in the FBS. Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama (6-4, 235 pounds) Anderson is a freakish combination of strength, power, quickness and explosiveness. Gibbs is a game-breaking runner with the required elements of pure speed, quickness and explosiveness. Bodes well in today's NFL. I trust him the most as a passer. Carter | Robinson | Porter | Johnston Stroud, Ohio State (CBS Sports overall rank: 4) Bryce All Rights Reserved. We pulled together top-five rankings at every single position from our four NFL draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Jordan Reid and Matt Miller. Standout trait: Wilson has a unique frame with a good blend of power and buildup speed -- and he plays with a powerful base. 2022 stats: Carter has 3 sacks, 6 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Smith is a physically intriguing corner who uses his size and explosiveness well in coverage. 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. Impossible to move and you'll never see him on the ground. He is a solid pocket passer who excels at getting the ball out of his hands quickly. All Rights Reserved. Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. He has rare speed and quickness for his size and is a smooth and smart pass protector. Steve Avila, TCU (76), Oluwatimi doesn't have a first-round athletic profile. While none of these prospects earned A consensus four-star recruit from Hampton, Georgia, Anderson signed with Alabama over in-state favorites and immediately hit the field as a key starter in his true freshman season. He used his return to school to become a more reliable run supporter and better tackler. He came out of Mater Dei High School in Pasadena, California, as the top-ranked dual-threat passer in the 2020 class. 1 overall (OLB1). Young has wild creative skills. 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. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. 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. Scouting reports | Order | More . 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. Latu is a relentless and high-energy pass rusher with the potential to remain highly productive should he shake off injury issues and expand his repertoire. 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