Monday, May 1, 2023

Brian Branch Rankings

Brian Branch:

Middlehurst-Schwartz NFL draft top 50 rankings: QBs Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud rank high – but not No. 1 overall (7. Brian Branch, S/CB, Alabama:  Whether in coverage or working downhill against the run, Branch tends to find the ball. The 6-0, 190-pounder is the kind of versatile slot defender that defensive coordinators covet. Branch won't wow anyone with his size, speed or strength, but there's no denying the value of his reliability and well-rounded game.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2023/04/13/nfl-draft-rankings-2023-bryce-young-cj-stroud/11640565002/

Cummings’ 2023 NFL Draft Rankings: C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Bryce Young Battle for QB1 (9. Brian Branch, S | Alabama) (4-26-23):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-cj-stroud-anthony-richardson-qb1/

Walter football (13. Brian Branch, CB/S, Alabama.Previously: 13 Avg. 20.2 per 23.  04/19/23: Branch recorded 90 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. He was utterly dominant against Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl with an interception, three tackles for a loss and 12 tackles.  Branch (6-0, 190) played well in 2021, showing size and cover skills while recording 55 tackles and nine passes broken up. In 2020, he had 27 tackles and two interceptions and seven breakups. Team sources think Branch could be a hybrid cornerback/safety similar to Minkah Fitzpatrick. Branch could be a slot corner and starting safety in the NFL. He has fantastic instincts, and some sources say Branch is one of the best tackling defensive backs they have seen in decades. While he ran slow times before the 2023 NFL Draft, Branch is a pure football player that plays faster.):  https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftbigboard

2023 NFL Draft: NFL comparisons for the top 50 prospects (13. Brian Branch, DB, Alabama: Minkah Fitzpatrick.  The Dolphins took Fitzpatrick out of Alabama with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 draft, and they played him similarly to the ways in which he was deployed at Alabama — all over the defense. When the Steelers traded for Fitzpatrick in 2019, they turned him into more of a pure free safety, and Fitzpatrick was able to make that transition. Branch has all the attributes to make that happen, though you probably don’t want to take too much away from his outstanding slot coverage. Nick Saban and his staff have had a knack for developing these multi-position stars, so it’s no surprise that Branch is the latest guy to shoot out of that pipeline.) (4-22-23):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-nfl-comparisons-jalen-carter-bryce-young-c-j-stroud/

Thor Nystrom’s 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 500 Prospect Rankings & Player Comps (13.  Brian Branch) (4-24-23):  https://www.fantasypros.com/2023/04/thor-nystroms-2023-nfl-draft-big-board-top-500-prospect-rankings-player-comps/

Rang's 2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings, board: 100 best available players (14. Brian Branch, S, Alabama, 6-0, 193, Junior:  Like Robinson a few spots earlier, Branch stars at a position few teams can justify spending a top-10 selection to address. He is the most reliable open-field tackler in this draft, however.) (4-23-23): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-top-100-best-available-players

2023 NFL Draft: Anthony Treash's top 100 prospects (14. Brian Branch) (4-27-23):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-anthony-treashs-top-100-prospects

PFF's Top 200 (15. S BRIAN BRANCH, ALABAMA:  Branch is the definition of a football player. He plays the game you wish every defensive back would. He's also the best tackling defensive back PFF has graded, missing only four tackles on 174 career attempts.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-board-big-board

2023 NFL draft big board: Top 150 prospects (15. Brian Branch) (4-20-23):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-big-board-top-150-prospects-rankings/

2023 Final NFL Draft Top 100 Rankings (16. Brian Branch) (4-25-23): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-final-nfl-draft-top-100-rankings


NFL Draft prospects 2023: Final big board of top 200 players overall, position rankings (17. Brian Branch, S, Alabama (6-0, 190 pounds):  Branch is a natural cover man with a nose for the ball. He's also getting more attention how he can finish physically in run support.) (4-24-23):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2023-players-rankings-big-board/jytfwnll9yhwuefs6ylshewe

2023 NFL Draft: Sikkema’s top 150 prospects (RANKS 6-25 (WOULD DRAFT IN ROUND 1) - 18. S Brian Branch, Alabama) (4-21-23):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-sikkema-top-150-prospects-big-board



FTW's 2023 NFL Draft Big Board: From Will Anderson Jr. to Blake Freeland (22.  S Brian Branch:  Who is he? Sticky defensive back capable of handling multiple positions in the secondary.) (4-7-23):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-big-board-will-anderson-cj-stroud-bryce-young

Trapasso Final NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board: Richardson at No. 1 (22. Brian Branch, S, Alabama - Comparison: Julian Love.  Branch is the best tackling defensive back I've ever scouted. He was placed in a complex yet opportunistic role in Alabama's defense, and he made the most of it. His instincts are better than his athletic profile. A rock-solid slot defender is becoming increasingly valuable in today's NFL. That's what Branch is.) (4-24-23):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-draft-top-100-big-board-anthony-richardson-no-1-four-cbs-in-top-16-darnell-washington-as-te1/

Jalen Carter slides; Bijan Robinson rises in Joel Klatt's Top 50 NFL Draft prospects (23. Brian Branch, CB, Alabama (Previous rank: 23):  "He was a hybrid player for Alabama. He played that star position that Minkah Fitzpatrick played. He was their smartest defensive back. He was their best defensive back. He was their most versatile defensive back. That's not easy. Remember, this guy played as a true freshman. He reminds me a lot of Jordan Fuller from Ohio State that wasn't the best player on his defense but you thought 'Of course he's a starter in the NFL.'") (4-19-23):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/jalen-carter-slides-bijan-robinson-rises-in-joel-klatts-top-50-nfl-draft-prospects

Tankathon (25. Brian Branch):  https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/big_board


Tony Pauline’s Final Big Board of Top Players for the 2023 NFL Draft (27. Brian Branch) (4-25-23):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/paulines-big-board-top-players-2023-nfl-draft/

Athlon Sports (27. Brian Branch | DB | Alabama): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-top-300-prospects

ESPN (30. Brian Branch):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds

DJ's top 150 rankings: 2 QBs fall; WR1 gap narrows (31.  Brian Branch:  Branch was a playmaking slot cornerback for the Tide. He is outstanding against the run, quick to key and fill for tackles. He can use his quickness to slip blocks and make plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage, as well. He is also an outstanding blitzer, showing timing and burst to generate pressure. He is fluid in coverage and consistently stays in phase with his man. There are times when he gets out-muscled at the catch point, but he's rarely out of position. He has taken some reps on the outside, but doesn't look as comfortable there. He's just better in the middle of the action. He is excellent on special teams, collecting tackles on kick coverage and possessing the ability to return punts if needed (see: his return TD vs. Louisiana-Monroe). Overall, Branch is an immediate starter at nickel and provides value on all four downs.) (4-24-23):  https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-150-prospects-in-the-2023-nfl-draft-class

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2023 NFL Draft Industry Consensus Big Board: Anthony Richardson, Marvin Mims, Stetson Bennett All Rise Heading Into NFL Draft (16. Brian Branch) (4-27-23):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-industry-consensus-big-board/

Average Rankings (426/24):  18

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