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 earlier than, NFL groups are hoping to search out defensive backs who could make an instantaneous impression for his or her protection. There are a number of promising prospects at each security and cornerback who’re collaborating within the 2023 NFL Mix in Indianapolis. 

4 cornerbacks are presently slated to be chosen within the first spherical of April’s draft. Alabama’s Brian Department is slated to be the primary security whose title is named in the course of the draft. 

Beneath is a take a look at all of the official measurements for the cornerbacks and safeties on the mix.

Defensive again measurements

Defensive again mix outcomes

*Didn’t take part in any drills
**Didn’t run 40-yard sprint

Defensive again winners

• Maryland CB Deonte Banks: Banks has been a riser all through the draft course of, and his inventory will solely proceed to enhance after he had arguably the perfect testing numbers of any defensive again. He led the place with a 42-inch vertical leap and completed second with an 11-foot, 4-inch broad leap — the latter of which ranks third all-time amongst mix cornerbacks, per Underdog Fantasy. And if that wasn’t spectacular sufficient, he ran a blazing 4.35-second 40-yard sprint, tied for third amongst cornerbacks. CBS Sports activities’ Thirty third-ranked prospect has a stable likelihood to listen to his title referred to as within the first spherical on draft night time.
• Maryland CB Jakorian Bennett: Bennett is not fairly as heralded of a prospect as Banks, however he’ll positively obtain some early-round consideration after rating fourth amongst cornerbacks within the vertical leap (40.5″) and broad leap (11’1″) and second within the 40. And whereas Banks had the very best athleticism rating, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Bennett was proper behind him.

• Michigan CB DJ Turner: Banks and Bennett had been quick, however not Turner quick. Turner paced the cornerbacks by operating a 4.26 40 — tied for the fourth-fastest time on the mix since 2003. He’ll be rising up some draft boards after his blazing performances.
• Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez: Gonzalez is presently CBS Sports activities’ No. 4 cornerback prospect, however he might find yourself rising to No. 1 and being the primary participant taken at his place by draft night time. His measurements and mix outcomes had been spectacular as anticipated, and he has a relative athletic score of 9.95 out of 10. Mix these together with his ballhawking talents this previous season at Oregon, and he might go within the prime 10.
• Kansas State CB Julius Brents: Brents measured because the tallest cornerback at 6-3, and he additionally separated himself within the jumps, rating first amongst all defensive prospects within the broad (11’6″) and fourth within the vertical (41.5″). Ranked 137th by CBS Sports activities, do not be stunned if Brents sneaks into Day 2.