NFL combine measurements, 40-yard dash: Top prospects put up big testing numbers as DBs complete workouts

With quarterbacks passing for extra yards now than ever ahead of, NFL groups are hoping to search out defensive backs who could make a right away affect for his or her protection. There are a number of promising prospects at each protection and cornerback who’re participating within the 2023 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. 

Four cornerbacks are these days slated to be decided on within the first around of April’s draft. Alabama’s Brian Branch is slated to be the primary protection whose title is named all the way through the draft. 

Below is a have a look at all of the reliable measurements for the cornerbacks and safeties on the combine.

Defensive again measurements

Defensive again combine effects

*Did no longer take part in any drills
**Did no longer run 40-yard sprint

Defensive again winners

• Maryland CB Deonte Banks: Banks has been a riser during the draft procedure, and his inventory will most effective proceed to fortify after he had arguably the most efficient testing numbers of any defensive again. He led the location with a 42-inch vertical leap and completed moment with an 11-foot, 4-inch wide leap — the latter of which ranks 3rd all-time amongst combine cornerbacks, per Underdog Fantasy. And if that wasn’t spectacular sufficient, he ran a blazing 4.35-second 40-yard sprint, tied for 3rd amongst cornerbacks. CBS Sports’ Thirty third-ranked prospect has a cast likelihood to listen to his title referred to as within the first around on draft evening.
• Maryland CB Jakorian Bennett: Bennett is not rather as heralded of a prospect as Banks, however he will without a doubt obtain some early-round attention after rating fourth amongst cornerbacks within the vertical leap (40.5″) and broad jump (11’1″) and moment within the 40. And whilst Banks had the absolute best athleticism ranking, in keeping with NFL Next Gen Stats, Bennett was once proper in the back of him.

• Michigan CB DJ Turner: Banks and Bennett have been speedy, however no longer Turner speedy. Turner paced the cornerbacks by means of working a 4.26 40 — tied for the fourth-fastest time on the combine since 2003. He’ll be emerging up some draft forums after his blazing performances.
• Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez: Gonzalez is these days CBS Sports’ No. 4 cornerback prospect, however he might finish up emerging to No. 1 and being the primary participant taken at his place by means of draft evening. His measurements and combine effects have been spectacular as anticipated, and he has a relative athletic score of 9.95 out of 10. Combine the ones together with his ballhawking talents this previous season at Oregon, and he may move within the best 10.
• Kansas State CB Julius Brents: Brents measured as the tallest cornerback at 6-3, and he additionally separated himself within the jumps, rating first amongst all defensive prospects within the wide (11’6″) and fourth in the vertical (41.5″). Ranked 137th by means of CBS Sports, do not be stunned if Brents sneaks into Day 2.