2023 NFL Draft Detroit Lions Preview Defensive Backs

 

Cornerbacks

Strong CB class. You can a starters on the first two days.

Deonte Banks Maryland

6002 197 4.35 42" 1104 

Junior 83 t 2 int

Tough and speedy man CB. Has the size and recovery ability to be a really good CB in the NFL.

Christian Gonzalez Oregon

6013 197 4.38 14 41 1101

Junior 128 t 4 int

Smooth mover, good size and can play in any scheme. My # 1 CB.

Kaleb Hayes BYU

5115 196 4.33 17 40" 1008 6.88 4.27

NFLPA Bowl 113 t

Good size and speed. Could be a sleeper early on day 3

Riley Moss Iowa

6003 193 4.45 39" 1007 6.9 4.15

Senior Bowl 43 games 158 tackles 11 int 3 td

Good size and speed. Loads of experience. Better athlete than given credit for.

Darius Rush South Carolina

6015 198 4.36 35" 1001

Senior Bowl 75 tackles 3int

Big time performance at the Senior Bowl. Backed it up a the combine. Has starter written all over him.

Terrell Smith Minnesota

6004 204 4.41 14 34" 1001 7 4.3

East West Shrine game

Size and speed. Game fast. Underrated.

Cody Trice Purdue

6026 206 4.47 17 35.5" 1100 6.7 4.06

Tremendous size and good feet. Sleeper who can start in the NFL.

Carrington Valentine Kentucky

6001 192 4.44 9 39" 1008 4.15

Sticky and competitive in coverage. Good defending the 50/50 ball. Wrap up tackler not a hitter. Needs to get stronger.

Safety

Safety

Nico Bolden Kent State

6032 209 4.44 1141" 1007 7.04 4.33

NFLPA Bowl

Workout warrior he brings the lumber. Floor is a top flight special teams player.

Sydney Brown Illinois

5100 211 4.47 23 40.5" 1010

Senior Bowl

Nickel backer who can cover just enough to be on the field. Great against the run and on special teams. 

Chamarri Conner Va Tech

6000 202 4.51 20 40.5" 1005 6.91 4.3

Senior Bowl

Versatile player. Physical player. Fits the Lions scheme

Art Green Houston

6010 198 4.36 36" 1002 7.01 4.26

Hula Bowl East West Shrine Game

Versatile player. Showed range at the Shrine Game. Comp L'Jarius Sneed.

Daniel Scott Cal

6004 208 4.45 22 39.5 1008 6.75 4.17

Senior Bowl

Caught my eye at the Senior Bowl. Hung in there on the one on ones. Moves well for a guy his size.