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The 2023 NFL Draft is fast approaching and the cornerback class is loaded. @TheRealForno has his top 12 cornerbacks in this class
The 2023 NFL draft is approaching and there is one thing that’s clear.
This cornerback class is insanely deep.
In my initial study, I have written up full scouting reports on 12 cornerbacks and they all received grades of at least 79.0. That is a high third-round grade and 10 of those 12 got second-round grades.
Here is how I have the class currently graded before the NFL combine and athletic testing.
The Wildcat cornerback Brents stood out in a great way at the Senior Bowl. How does he stack up on film?
Welcome to SKOL Search!
This series will be your guide to the 2023 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.
The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at wide receiver, running back, cornerback and both interior and edge pass rusher.
The Vikings are slated to have four picks before compensatory selections are awarded and they need to make the most out of them.
Highlighting a few defensive players from the Senior Bowl who should have drawn the attention of the Chargers.
Now that the 2023 Senior Bowl, the premier all-star game for NFL draft prospects, is over, it is time to reflect on the meaning of the week.
Which players helped themselves the most throughout their time in Mobile and likely garnered the attention of the Chargers?
Let’s dive in with the defensive side of the ball.
Senior Bowl practice has concluded, we take a look at the top players from the American Team this week at each position.
The Senior Bowl practices wrapped up on Thursday afternoon, and the Senior Bowl itself will wrap up on Saturday after the game is played. While the game and practices will likely bring different stars, we should go back and highlight the top players at each position from this week’s practice.
As we break this down, the criteria will revolve around consistency, which was demonstrated day in and day out in Mobile, Alabama.
Here are the guys who helped their stock the most after a week of Senior Bowl practice.
Senior Bowl practices are officially in the books, and just like every other installment, this year’s week of festivities saw a handful of NFL draft prospects send their stock in the right direction with impressive performances.
Here are my picks for the biggest winners at every position from the 2023 Senior Bowl:
We’re looking at seven defensive backs for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch in the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday in Mobile #TheDraftStartsInMobile
The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Philadelphia has one of the NFL’s top secondary, but James Bradbery and Gardner-Johnson are free agents, while Darius Slay has one or two elite seasons left.
With 18+ Eagles set to hit unrestricted free agency, Howie Roseman could look to upgrade the secondary via the NFL Draft.
With kickoff from Mobile just 24 hours away, here are seven defensive backs to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Highlighting a handful of defensive players at the Senior Bowl who could be on the Chargers’ radar.
The pre-draft process leading up to the 2023 NFL draft is headed to Mobile, AL, for the Senior Bowl. This event is one of the biggest college football all-star games that will feature the most prolific prospects in the country.
This week will draw the attention of many Chargers’ scouts, coach Brandon Staley, and general manager Tom Telesco to do their homework on players that could potentially be suitors for Los Angeles come April.
L.A. has selected 13 players in the past three years that have participated in the Senior Bowl, including Justin Herbert and Zion Johnson.
It all starts with three days of practice and, finally, the game on Saturday.
That said, here are 11 potential targets to keep an eye out for on the defensive side of the ball.
The American team had a really explosive practice at the Senior Bowl. @MattAnderson_8 broke down the best and worst on Tuesday
Tuesday was the first day of practice for the Senior Bowl, meaning it was the first chance to see some of the best prospects in the nation take another step in preparation for the NFL Draft in April.
During Tuesday’s practice, there were plenty of players who stood out for good and bad reasons. Let’s take a look at ten American Team players from the senior bowl who either helped or hurt their draft stock.
Breaking down some first scouting impressions of 2023 NFL draft defensive prospects who could interest the Lions at the Senior Bowl
The 74th annual Senior Bowl is rapidly approaching. Practices for the all-star game begin in a week, with over 100 of the top eligible prospects looking to augment their 2023 NFL draft stock in the practice sessions, meeting rooms and interview studios.
I’ll be back in Mobile for my 14th Senior Bowl week. Much of this week is devoted to getting more familiar with the players I’ll see during the week and if they might hold some interest for the Detroit Lions in the coming NFL draft.
Here are some scouting first/early impressions of a few Senior Bowl defensive prospects
Lions defensive assistant Shaun Dion Hamilton will have some promising CBs to work with as the DBs coach of the American team in the Senior Bowl
Lions defensive assistant coach Shaun Dion Hamilton is getting a great opportunity to showcase himself at next week’s Senior Bowl. Hamilton, who joined the Lions coaching staff after retiring last summer, is in charge of the defensive backs on the American team roster in Mobile.
The Senior Bowl has now revealed which players Hamilton will have under his charge for the week of practices and the game itself.
Hamilton doesn’t have any top names, but there are some talents here who should definitely intrigue both Lions fans and the team itself.
The first name on the list, Kansas State’s Julius Brents, fits the profile the Lions like in outside CBs. He’s 6-foot-4 (listed) and showed good ball skills for the Wildcats, as well as a willingness to get heavily involved in run defense. Virginia’s Anthony Johnson earned first-team All-ACC honors over some more prominent names and also has the length and physicality the Lions like.
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