Top 10 DB Prospects In NFL Draft

SI Staff | Apr 23, 2009

Top 10 DB Prospects In NFL Draft

Malcolm Jenkins

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A terrific defensive back with top ball skills, Jenkins should quickly break into the starting lineup for the team that selects him.

Alphonso Smith

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One of the most polished cornerbacks in the draft, Smith's 5-foot-9 frame will push him into the late part of round one.

Vontae Davis

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He's a sensational athlete with a great amount of upside.

Darius Butler

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Big, strong and fast, Butler has the potential to develop into a starting cornerback in the NFL.

Louis Delmas

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He's an aggressive, run defending safety whose draft stock has been moving north since January.

Patrick Chung

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A consistent four-year starter at Oregon, Chung enters the draft as one of the event's most reliable defensive backs.

D.J. Moore

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Moore is not real big or fast, rather he's a terrific cornerback who consistently makes plays against the pass.

Rashad Johnson

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His football skills are on a par with any defensive back in this draft and he'll be highly productive for a team that uses him correctly.

William Moore

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Moore is a first-round talent but struggled with injuries the past eight months. He could surprise at the next level once he gets back to his prior playing form.

Sean Smith

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He's a terrific athlete, but needs a lot of work on his game.