
Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon is arguably the top defensive back in the 2023 NFL draft. Many expect either Witherspoon or Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez to be the first cornerback selected in the draft. And there’s a good chance one or both will land inside the top 10.
For as good as Witherspoon is, and he’s outstanding, the Fighting Illini have two other defensive backs to watch in the upcoming draft. Safeties Sydney Brown and Jartavius Martin are the two other Illinois defensive backs to know.